In this moring, the grand opening ceremony of Zhangjiajie Lantern Festival is holding in People's Square. Thousands of citizens and tourists witnessed grand occasion. This is the culture and tourism of integration, and it highlights the brand of cultural tourism in Zhangjiajie.Read More
There are many different beliefs about the origin of the Lantern Festival. But one thing for sure is that it had something to do with celebrating and cultivating positive relationship between people, families, nature and the higher beings they believed were responsible for bringing/returning the light each year.One legend tells us that it was a time to worship Taiyi（太乙真人）, the God of Heaven in ancient times. The belief was that...Read More
The Lantern Festival is one of the holiday activities that Zhangjiajie makes the most efforts to hold. It will be more wonderful than the former years. On that occasion, citizens and tourists will appreciate a wonderful festival culture feast. Good fortune in the New YearRead More
Until the Sui Dynasty in the sixth century, Emperor Yangdi invited envoys from other countries to China to see the colorful lighted lanterns and enjoy the gala（节日的，庆祝的）performances. By the beginning of the Tang Dynasty in the seventh century, the lantern displays would last three days. The emperor also lifted the curfew（宵禁令）, allowing the people to enjoy the festive lanterns day and night. It is not difficult to find Chinese poems...Read More
There are many different beliefs about the origin of the Lantern Festival. But one thing for sure is that it had something to do with religious worship. One legend tells us that it was a time to worship Taiyi, the God of Heaven in ancient times. The belief was that the God of Heaven controlled the destiny of the human world. He had sixteen dragons at his k and call...Read More
