Qianjiang New City Light Show · City Balcony
A sound-and-light show at the CBD on the banks of the Qiantang River: the Civic Center building complex lights up in sync, putting the "Golden Ball" InterContinental Hotel and the "Sun and Moon Shining Together" skyline in one frame; City Balcony is the best viewing platform (river breeze with river views)
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Light show Tue/Fri/Sun, 19:00/20:00 sessions (subject to official announcements)
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A sound-and-light show at the CBD on the banks of the Qiantang River: the Civic Center building complex lights up in sync, putting the "Golden Ball" InterContinental Hotel and the "Sun and Moon Shining Together" skyline in one frame; City Balcony is the best viewing platform (river breeze with river views). The light show runs on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday evenings with 19:00 and 20:00 sessions (subject to official announcements); watching is free, and metro crowd controls after the show mean you should allow extra time for queuing.
Getting there: Metro Line 4, Civic Center Station
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