Yuyuan Garden in East China's Shanghai came alive with a dazzling display of lights on Feb 24.

The occasion was none other than the Lantern Festival and the garden was aglow with more than 1,000 lights, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.

The grand garden resonated with the excited chatter of both local and international visitors who flocked to witness the illuminating spectacle.

The lighting ceremony takes place. [Photo/eastday.com]

Beyond the joy of admiring intricately crafted lanterns, visitors enjoyed strolling through the garden, savoring traditional delicacies, donning dragon-shaped hats and carrying dragon-shaped lanterns, among other things.

Friends pose for a group photo at Gate 7 under colorful lights [Photo/eastday.com]

It's estimated that the 2024 Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival, spanning 40 days, drew in more than 4 million visitors, generating a huge boost in holiday sales.