A 2024 New Year temple fair at Yutang Subdistrict on Jan. 1, 2024. File photo

The 2025 Guangming New Year temple fairs will take place simultaneously at four venues, namely Hongxing Culture Square, Hongyuan Square, Dayanshan Forest Park, and Hongqiao Park, on Jan. 1, 2025.

Delicacies are the soul of temple fairs, and visitors can indulge in over 20 snacks at Hongxing Culture Square, including milk tea, egg waffles, spicy mutton feet, osmanthus jelly, grilled kebabs, and Guangming roasted pigeons. Multiple fantastic folk performances will also be featured, including lion dances, parades, magic shows, and puppet shows.
Visitors will also be immersed in folk culture at the folk markets set up at Hongyuan Square.
Dayanshan Forest Park and Hongqiao Park will host hiking events. The trails at Dayanshan extend for 2.8 kilometers and take about one hour to hike, while the hike through Hongqiao Park, which extends for 4 kilometers, will take about one and a half hours. Visitors will receive gifts for their participation.