Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival Evening Adventure-With Ticket

5.0 (1 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration5h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Plan your Beijing winter tour? Don’t miss the Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival, an annual ice spectacle beloved by locals and tourists alike. Wander among 400+ intricately carved ice sculptures by Chinese and foreign artists — when illuminated at night, these frozen masterpieces turn the gorge into a glittering winter wonderland, with lit-up surrounding mountains as a stunning backdrop. Not ready for Harbin’s biting cold? This is your closer, cheaper, more comfortable alternative.

Choose from two flexible packages:
Driver + Entrance Fee Package: Round-trip private transport and festival entry — explore at your own relaxed pace.
Guided Package: Private transport, entrance fee, and a professional English-speaking guide who accompanies you inside the scenic area to share its rich history and lead you to the best photo spots.

Exclusive seasonal offer: January to late February — book now!

Options

Option 1: Transfer and Tickets

Option 1: Transfer and Tickets: Enjoy a private transfer service to Longqing Ice Festival, visit site on your own. Tickets included.
Pickup included

Option 2: Guide+Transfer

Option 2: Guide+Transfer: Choose this option to have an English speaking tour guide and private round trip transfer plus tickets
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private tour with your own English-speaking guide and private vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expense
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Longqing Gorge
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Plan your Beijing winter tour? We offer two flexible packages for the Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival — choose based on your needs:
    Option 1 includes round-trip private transport and entrance fee
    Option 2 adds a professional guide alongside transport and tickets

    Your journey starts with a pick-up from your downtown Beijing hotel, followed by a 2-hour comfortable ride to Longqing Gorge. Upon arrival, if you’ve chosen Package 1, the driver will handle your ticket arrangements and wait in the parking lot while you explore freely — once you’re done, just contact them for your return trip to the hotel. For Package 2, your guide will accompany you into the scenic area, sharing stories about the 40-year history of the ice lantern festival and leading you to hidden photo spots that capture the most stunning views of ice sculptures and mountain backdrops. They’ll also answer all your questions about the artworks and local culture, ensuring you don’t miss any highlights.
  2. Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival is a legendary winter spectacle celebrating its 40th anniversary this year . Over 400 exquisitely carved ice sculptures by Chinese and foreign artists fill the 500,000-square-meter venue , with themes ranging from classic "Journey to the West" scenes to towering 24-meter-long dragon installations . As night falls, the ice works light up in brilliant hues, paired with immersive laser shows and lit-up mountain ridges, creating a fairy-tale winter wonderland . It’s the perfect alternative to Harbin’s extreme cold — closer to Beijing, more convenient, and equally breathtaking.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel if your hotel is within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, if your hotel is out of the 4th ring road, you can travel to city to meet our guide or hotel pick up may have extra cost

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Evenings at Longqing Gorge are chilly. Wear warm layers and non-slip shoes.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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