Lunar New Year in Zhengzhou: A Guide to the Best Parks and Gardens!

👋🏻Lunar New Year is just around the corner! Are you ready to experience the festive atmosphere? 📍Jialu Water Town Carnival 🏮Dates: January 22 to February 16, 2025 🎊Highlights: Xuan Niao (mythical bird) blessing, lion dance, opera, NPCs, Hanfu experience, ancient-style photo ops, and intangible cultural heritage crafts! There are also plenty of rides, including a carousel, bumper cars, and a pirate ship! 📍Zhengzhou Green Expo Park 🌸Dates: January 28 to February 16, 2025 🌺Scenery: A 4,000-square-meter sea of flowers in full bloom! There are also performances of ancient magic, box lanterns, intangible cultural heritage dances, and Yu opera. The light show and musical fountain are also stunning! 📍Shuanghe Lake Temple Fair 🏮Dates: January 28 to February 14, 2025 🔥Performances: Dragon and lion dances, stilt walking, and dry boat rowing, as well as cockfighting competitions! The lantern show, space exhibition, and VR experience are also super fun! 📍Yellow River Nightless City Lantern Festival 🏮Dates: January 22 to February 16, 2025 🎆Features: Five themed lantern shows based on Yellow River culture, with 80 large lantern displays! 📍Gongyi Lunar New Year Cultural Activities 🕯️Dates: January 29 to February 4, 2025 🎭Activities: Exciting events at the Grotto Temple, Kang Baiwan's Manor, Changshou Mountain Temple Fair, Du Fu's Hometown, and more. 📍Food Recommendations 🍲Jiejia Henan Cuisine: Braised fish head with tender meat and no earthy taste, full of local Henan flavor! 🍜Yuyayuan Roast Duck and Hui Noodles: Roast duck with a red and bright color, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and flavorful hui noodles! 🍔Ayan Private Kitchen: Stir-fried beef in 18 seconds, fresh, tender, spicy, and delicious! Are you excited yet? Come and experience the unique festive atmosphere with me!