With the Spring Festival holiday now past its midpoint, how will you arrange the remaining days if you are visiting or staying in Nanjing for the new year? In northern Nanjing, with its landscape as the scroll and the festive spirit as the brush, four major themes and over ten exciting activities invite you to experience a Spring Festival journey rich in culture and natural enjoyment.

Laoshan National Forest Park: A Trendy "Galloping Carnival" Party Enjoy immersive experiences including family fun, ancient-style role-playing, and NPC interactions to relive the glory of "achieving the top scholar title." The "Bear Kids Adventure Kingdom" presents an interactive "Instant Transformation" theater featuring joyful clown shows and magical science experiments. Five blessing collection points are set up where gathered fortune cards can be exchanged for surprise gift packs. Meet popular character troupes, explore the festive market, savor warm mountain feasts, embark on forest adventures, and enjoy off-road driving. Set off now to begin your Laoshan New Year adventure! Event Dates: February 15 - February 23, 2026 Location: Laoshan National Forest Park

Xiangshan Lake Park: Laoshan Lantern Festival Starting February 11th, Xiangshan Lake Park transforms into a world of light and shadow, where traditional lanterns blend with modern lighting art, helping you rediscover the nostalgic New Year atmosphere. Enjoy folk-custom lanterns, a "Hundred Family Surnames" lantern tunnel, a parent-child sports park, New Year camping, and lakeside strolls for a New Year's date with Xiangshan Lake. Event Dates: February 11 - March 3 (Lantern Festival) Location: Xiangshan Lake Park

Shuimo Da'nian: Snow Carnival Season Indulge in snow and winter joy! The Shuimo Da'nian Snow Carnival Season invites you to a magical snowy adventure in Jinling's winter. The "Jinling Manhua Manor" becomes the "Laoshan Snow Village," featuring a 15,000 sqm natural mountain snowfield and a 5,000 sqm snow play park. Activities include skiing, snow play, interactions with adorable pets, local food, markets, and amusement, making every snowy wish come true. Come to Shuimo Da'nian this winter to sing in the snow and enjoy the festivities! Event Dates: Now until the end of February Location: Shuimo Da'nian Tourist Area, Nanjing Ski Field

Laoshan Quanlü Outdoor: Hiking, Trekking, Soccer & Fishing Start the New Year by climbing the thousand-layer stone steps of Laoshan for an auspicious "rising step by step" omen. Embark on a countryside trek or a motorcycle tour in Xiangtang, chasing the wind and receiving blessings in the valley. Gather friends and family for a soccer match at Xiangshan Lake Park, igniting New Year's vitality with sweat. Enjoy leisurely fishing at Xigeng Lotus Village, quietly awaiting the harvest joy symbolizing "surplus year after year" by the lotus pond. Arrange for both the steaming festive spirit and leisurely relaxation—that's the true way to celebrate the New Year! Event Dates: Subject to the operating hours announced by each venue Location: Scenic areas including Nanjing Laoshan National Forest Park, Xiangshan Lake Park, Xiangtang, and Xigeng Lotus Village.

Chuyun Huaxiang: Hot Spring Relaxation Four distinctively styled hot spring homestays—Zizai Taoran Pavilion, minimalist Tingyu Pavilion, secluded luxury Wangfeng Studio, and family-friendly Heyan Residence—offer warm spring baths, authentic farmhouse cuisine, and serene countryside surroundings. You can also experience hands-on cultural activities like "Flowers Under the Lantern." Share a quiet and reunited Spring Festival time with your family amidst the steam of hot springs and the natural New Year atmosphere. Resort Location: Chuyun Huaxiang Hot Spring Homestay Village Booking Phone: 18014818670

Laoshan Shangongli: Seeking Comfort in the Mountains Laoshan·Shanggongli Homestay is a hidden paradise nestled in the landscapes of Pukou. Backed by nine peaks and facing the Chu River, it brings to life the idyllic poetic scene of "fine fields, beautiful ponds, mulberry, and bamboo." The homestay features 14 elegant guest rooms along with complete dining and reception spaces, suitable for both family reunions and gatherings with friends. Come to Shangongli to retreat into the countryside, rediscovering the pure New Year flavor and the warmth of reunion surrounded by mountains and waters. Resort Location: Nanjing Laoshan Shangongli Homestay Booking Phone: 18061209089

The Autograph Collection, Sifang Hotel: Artistic Dwelling Amidst Landscape The Autograph Collection, Sifang Hotel, invites you to a New Year's stay where nature and aesthetics merge. Located within the Laoshan scenery and by the Foshou Lake, this "open-air architectural museum" features works by over 20 world-renowned architects, blending architecture, nature, and art into one. Enjoy refined services amidst excellent scenery, stroll around the lake area, and feel the tranquil yet abundant New Year atmosphere within the dialogue between architecture and nature. Resort Location: Sifang Hotel, Nanjing Sifang Art Precinct Booking Phone: 025-5860 9999

Sifang Art Precinct: Art Sketch Exhibition Themed "Landscape Pukou, Beautiful New District," this exhibition is jointly organized by the Jiangsu Artists Association and other institutions. It brings together works by national artists who sketched and created in northern Nanjing, selecting 100 pieces from 1,344 submissions for display. The artworks integrate natural, historical, and urban landscapes, spanning various forms such as traditional Chinese painting, oil painting, and printmaking, artistically presenting the developmental spirit of this land. A hundred excellent works paint a new picture of the northern shore. Exhibition Dates: February 5 - April 6, 2026, daily from 10:00 to 17:00 (open during the Spring Festival) Location: Sifang Art Museum

Xiangtang: Exhibition of Selected Calligraphic Works by Yan Gongda for France This exhibition displays 14 exquisite calligraphy pieces by Mr. Yan Gongda, a leading figure in contemporary calligraphic art. The works are selected from the 33 pieces he exhibited in France during the cultural exchange event "Great Beauty China World Tour·Oriental Cloud Attire," celebrating the 60th anniversary of Sino-French diplomatic relations, representing the pinnacle of Chinese calligraphy on the global stage. The pieces cover nine script styles, including oracle bone script, bronze script, Chu seal script, Qin seal script, Han clerical script, Wei stele script, draft cursive, running script, and grand cursive—resembling a 3,000-year journey of ink, from the rustic simplicity of oracle bones to the solemn neatness of Qin seal script, and from the vigorous strength of Han clerical script to the dynamic spirit of running and cursive scripts. Exhibition Dates: January 10 - February 28, 2026, daily from 09:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 (open during the Spring Festival) Location: Baoyun Hall Art Space, Xiangtang Scenic Area (navigate to "Xiangtang Reservoir Viewing Platform," within walking distance)

Qiuyushan Cultural Celebrity Museum: Timeless Art Original Works Exhibition Travel through time and engage with original masterpieces. The exhibition highlights authentic calligraphic works by the "Four Masters of Jinling," conveying profound cultural heritage through classic ink art. It cleverly incorporates ornamental stones from Laoshan, using their natural forms and textures to reflect the calligraphic styles of the four masters—creating a unique artistic concept of "harmony between literature and stone." Additionally, a special micro-exhibition with a "Welcoming Spring and Receiving Blessings" theme incorporates festive elements, offering visitors an artistic experience filled with New Year atmosphere. Exhibition Dates: February 13 - February 28, 2026, daily from 09:00 to 17:00; extended hours from 08:30 to 17:30 on February 17-19 (open during the Spring Festival) Location: Qiuyushan Cultural Celebrity Memorial Hall

Shuimo Da'nian: Jiangsu Youth Folk Craft Series Exhibition This exhibition prominently features over 20 works by six renowned craft artists, covering various classic Jiangsu folk crafts such as Suzhou embroidery, Jinling jade carving, crystal carving, clay sculpture, Xuzhou sachets, and paper-cutting. The exhibits showcase the delicate elegance of Suzhou embroidery "using the needle as a brush and silk as ink," the exquisite warmth of Jinling jade carving, the folk ingenuity of Xuzhou sachets, and the intricate beauty of paper-cutting art, allowing visitors to engage in a profound dialogue with traditional techniques. Exhibition Dates: February 17 - April, 2026, daily from 10:00 to 17:00 (open during the Spring Festival) Location: Tourist Center, Shuimo Da'nian Tourist Area

Fenghuangshan Park: Spring Festival Couplets and Youth Calligraphy & Painting Exhibition The exhibition specially presents couplet works by five masters—Li Xiao, Qiu Gaochi, Bai He, Liu Chun, and Chen Wei—along with over 80 outstanding youth calligraphy and painting works. The calligraphy pieces encompass various scripts, including seal, clerical, regular, running, and cursive, each full of vitality. The art creations cover multiple forms such as traditional Chinese painting and watercolor, displaying vibrant colors and innocent conceptions that genuinely reflect the beautiful world as seen through young eyes and their pure blessings for the New Year. Celebrate the New Year with ink and welcome it with art—appreciate masterpieces and watch young talents create. Exhibition Dates: February 7 - February 22, 2026, daily from 09:30-11:30 and 13:30-16:30 (open during the Spring Festival) Location: Fenghuang Pavilion, Fenghuangshan Park