Light shows ‘Glow Shenzhen’ “Glow Shenzhen,” running through Feb. 19, features 217 works of light art created by Chinese and international artists. Each district in the city spotlights different topics. Xiangmi Park (香蜜公園) in Futian District and Buji River (布吉河) and The MixC (萬象城) in Luohu are recommended spots. Zigong lantern show The annual Zigong lantern show (79.9 yuan) is back. In addition to traditional festive lights, giant lanterns inspired by Chinese mythological legends and dinosaurs are also featured at the 300,000-square-meter exhibition which runs until Feb. 5. Float parades and music shows will also be held. Venue: Splendid China ? China Folk Culture Villages, Nanshan District (錦繡中華民俗村) Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (華僑城站), Exit D GBA Super Light Show Covering 20,000 square meters, the 2023 Greater Bay Area Super Light Show (68 yuan) running through Feb. 26 makes you feel you are traveling back to the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties when you stroll along a 100-meter-long corridor decorated with countless lanterns. Other giant lights were created by artisans from Zigong, Sichuan Province. Be it a 5-meter-tall dragon, or a magnificent Flying Asparas, the lights are stunning and dreamy. Venue: OCT Harbor, Nanshan District (歡樂海岸) Metro: Line 9 to Shenzhen Bay Park Station (深圳灣公園站), Exit E Parks Flower fair Visitors can admire a sea of Enkianthus quinqueflorus Lour. (鈴兒花) at Enshang Wetland on Wutong Mountain. From Jan. 21 to 27, a Spring Festival fair will also be held, where you can have dessert and barbecue. Venue: Enshang Wetland, Wutong Mountain (梧桐山恩上濕地森林會客廳) Metro: Line 8 to Haishan Station (海山站), Exit B and then take a shuttle bus called “山海專線” (3-6 yuan) Cherry blossom festival Cherry blossoms in the Mission Hills Ecological Sports Park are in full bloom and the cherry blossom festival (30 yuan) runs through Feb. 5. Venue: Mission Hills Ecological Sports Park, Longhua District (觀瀾湖生態運動公社) Metro: Line 4 to Mission Hills Station (觀瀾湖站), Exit A Camping From Jan. 21 to 27, Lianhua Hill Park is holding a lakeside camping event where locals can enjoy music and a series of family-friendly activities. Venue: Lianhua Hill Park, Futian District (蓮花山公園) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宮站), Exit F Ticketed exhibitions ‘Celebrate More!’ Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, who has created playful urban installations like “Rubber Duck,” has brought new giant “toys” to the “Celebrate More!” exhibition (78 yuan) running through March 26. Venue: The MixC, Luohu District (深圳萬象城) Metro: Line 1 or 2 to Grand Theater Station (大劇院站), Exit C ‘Moi! Shenzhen’ Ten Finnish illustrators, including Minni Havas, Anja Reponen and Jenni Erkintalo, are exhibiting their works at the “Moi! Shenzhen” exhibition (30 yuan). Visitors can have a glimpse into Finnish culture, art and life philosophy at the exhibition which runs through March 12 (closed Jan. 21-22). Venue: ALILI ART, inside Nantou Ancient Town, Nanshan District (南頭古城內ALILI藝術館) Metro: Line 12 to Nantou Ancient City Station (南頭古城站), Exit D Immersive Cézanne show A stunning, digital immersive exhibition (78 yuan) of French artist and post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne (1839-1906) is being held until Aug. 31 (closed Jan. 21-24). Venue: Pingshan Exhibition Gallery (坪山展覽館) Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山廣場站), Exit D1 teamLab A permanent exhibition hall of teamLab (158 yuan) has opened at C Future City and visitors can indulge themselves in various multimedia installations. Venue: 3/F, C Future City, Futian District (中洲灣一期購物中心三層) Metro: Line 9 to Xiasha Station (下沙站), Exit B Free exhibitions He Xiangning Art Museum Overseas Chinese artists are exhibiting their paintings at an exhibition running until March 26. Another exhibition running until Feb. 12 offers a look into the seamless combination of He Xiangning’s paintings and Liu Yazi’s poetry. Booking: WeChat account “hxnartmuseum” Venue: He Xiangning Art Museum, Nanshan District (何香凝美術館) Metro: Line 1 to OCT Station (華僑城站), Exit C ‘Art & Design Tracks’ Visitors can check out cultural and creative products, especially those with rabbit elements, at “Art & Design Tracks” running through Feb. 15. Some items can also be purchased there and the earliest 30 visitors everyday during the Spring Festival holiday can claim gifts. Booking: WeChat account “gsyart” Venue: Guan Shanyue Art Museum, Futian District (關山月美術館) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宮站), Exit F ‘The Prehistoric Players’ Children should not miss the “The Prehistoric Players” exhibition displaying prehistoric animal models. Children will not only get to know their habits but also play sports and games at the exhibition which runs through April 30. Venue: Longhua Culture and Sports Center (龍華文體中心) Metro: Line 4 to Qinghu Station (清湖站), Exit D Glassware, zodiac An exhibition running through April 6 showcases ancient glassware from countries along the Silk Road. Another exhibition featuring the 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs is also being held until May 7. Booking: WeChat account “iszbwg” Venue: Shenzhen Museum (of History and Folk Culture), Futian District (深圳博物館歷史民俗館) Metro: Line 2 or 4 to Civic Center Station (市民中心站), Exit B Wealth god, elegant items “The Culture of God of Wealth,” running through Feb. 5, depicts Chinese conceptions of wealth in folk cultural relics. Two more exhibitions are showcasing traditional Chinese study room items and porcelains. Booking: WeChat account “nanshanmuseum” Venue: Nanshan Museum, Nanshan District (南山博物館) Metro: Line 1 or 12 to Taoyuan Station (桃園站), Exit B New media works Artists from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao are presenting their new media works at the 2022 Hong Kong-Macao Visual Art Biennale running until Feb. 19. Booking: WeChat account “深圳市當代藝術與城市規劃館” Venue: Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning, Futian District (深圳市當代藝術與城市規劃館) Metro: Line 3 or 4 to Children’s Palace Station (少年宮站), Exit A2 (Cao Zhen) | 