Pudong shines with art and festive fun
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A plethora of festive activities delighted visitors from October 1-7 during the National Day holiday in the Pudong New Area. The holiday coincided with the annual Shanghai Tourism Festival and the inaugural Shanghai International Light and Shadow Festival, creating a 鈥渢riple festival鈥 that seamlessly integrated tourism into everyday life.
This fusion of culture, commerce, tourism and sports stimulated holiday consumption and offered a myriad of experiences. Highlights included the ancient Dunhuang art exhibition, stunning views from the newly opened Twin Hills, impressive light displays and elegant equestrian shows.
鈥淭he Great Art of Dunhuang鈥 exhibition at China Art Museum significantly boosted the city鈥檚 cultural and tourism market, drawing 50,000 visitors during the holiday and nearly 100,000 since its debut on September 20. The museum adorned its south square鈥檚 grand staircase to celebrate with a large 鈥淭hree Hares Sharing an Ear鈥 floor decal, providing numerous photo opportunities.
In collaboration with the Tate Gallery in the United Kingdom, the Pudong Art Museum presented the 鈥淒ialogue with Turner: Evoking the Sublime鈥 and 鈥淓l Anatsui: After the Red Moon鈥 exhibitions, highlighting art鈥檚 profound cross-cultural and historical connections.
The Pudong session of the Shanghai International Light and Shadow Festival began at Lujiazui Central Green Space, accompanied by six themed 鈥渘ight cycling and lodging鈥 routes and premier light viewing experiences, with local businesses participating.
Pudong Shangri-La Hotel treated guests to light art spectacles and 鈥淒ynamic Gathering 鈥 Holiday Joy Sports Camp鈥 activities, while the Oriental Riverside Bund View Hotel (Shanghai International Conference Center) offered a sophisticated experience as it partnered with Oriental Pearl TV Tower for the 鈥淐loud Wandering鈥 package. Shanghai Expo Culture Park showcased events like the 鈥淪hen Garden Full Court Fragrance鈥 light show.
The Shanghai International Equestrian Center hosted the inaugural Shanghai International Horse Culture Week, bringing numerous 鈥渇irsts鈥 to the Shanghai, Chinese, and even Asian equestrian communities. This included the Aloga Horse Auction, the second-largest horse auction in Europe.
The second World Expo Qiantan BETTER Life Festival added to the celebrations with five sections and 65 activities showcasing fashion, boutique and art. Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park enhanced the festive spirit with fireworks and light shows.
Shanghai Wild Animal Park launched the 鈥淣ight Safari in the Predator Zone鈥 to allow visitors to get closer to nature. The 26th Oktoberfest at Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong started on October 6 and created a joyful gathering moment for tourists from China and abroad to convey friendship.
Public cultural venues including Pudong Library and the Pudong New Area Cultural and Art Guidance Center, remained open, tallying 213,350 visits, 414 activities and 86,040 participants.
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