A carnival is underway at Zhangjiagang Pedestrian Street, running through Feb 16. With a vibrant lineup of activities, the event has drawn large crowds of residents and tourists, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
A carnival is underway at Zhangjiagang Pedestrian Street. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]
The event features food, performances, parades, intangible cultural heritage displays, and a lantern corridor. Local delicacies such as Luyuan beggar's chicken, plum blossom cakes, and Tuolu pastries fill the air with their tempting aromas, while traditional crafts like fish lanterns and sachets captivate visitors.
As night falls, the lantern corridor illuminates the entire street with colorful lanterns and thematic displays. The main stage remains a hub of excitement, with performances drawing rounds of applause.
The lantern corridor on Zhangjiagang Pedestrian Street. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]
Established in 1994, Zhangjiagang Pedestrian Street is known as the first commercial pedestrian street introduced in a county-level city in China. Its bustling shops and dazzling neon signs quickly made it famous. Today, steeped in nostalgia and tradition, the street continues to thrive, bringing generations of Zhangjiagang residents together in celebration.