According to the event's organizer Yuyuan Inc, 3,000 online tickets were snapped up in a day, with additional ones being sold in-person.
At the illuminated double dragon-shaped gate, long lines of visitors can be seen at the entrance.
Themed "Classic of Mountains and Seas", which shares the name of the ancient Chinese mythology Shan Hai Jing, the event comprises 60 large Chinese lantern sets and 2,000 traditional lanterns, allowing visitors to appreciate the spectacular art of Chinese lanterns and broader Chinese culture.
