Celebrate Chinese New Year at Shanghai's Yingdong Resort

Nestled amidst stunning lakeside scenery, the Yingdong Resort, located on Chongming Island in Shanghai, offers a vibrant celebration of the Chinese New Year with a rich tapestry of tradition and festivity, promising to rekindle the spirit of a traditional Spring Festival.

Festive window decorations welcome the arrival of 2026. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

From exhilarating dragon and lion dances to hands-on cultural workshops, Yingdong Resort has curated a unique experience for every day of the holiday. Guests can enjoy traditional crafts like printing and cloth-making, or create sweet treats such as nougat and fragrant wax tablets. Write your own spring couplets to welcome the new year with personalized blessings.

The resort is decked out with red lanterns, creating a rich, immersive holiday atmosphere. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

The festivities extend to the Folk Experience Center, where nostalgic games like hoop rolling and top spinning await. Delight in street food classics like grilled sausages and sweet potatoes, while children can try their luck at the "Ring the Goose" game.

As night falls, gather around the bonfire for a warm evening of music and dance. On the second night of the Chinese New Year, join the community in a collective dance around the flames, savoring roasted sweet potatoes and hot drinks.

Visitors make wishes for the Year of the Horse by tying traditional prayer cards on the Yingyuan Bridge. [Photo/WeChat account: shchongming]

Throughout the resort, "Hongbao", or "Lucky Red Envelopes", will be distributed by "God of Fortune", adding an element of surprise and joy. On the fifth day of the Chinese New Year, participate in the lively fish-catching event at East Lake, where lucky guests might take home a prized koi.

With a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, Yingdong Resort invites you to celebrate a truly memorable Chinese New Year.