Qianjiang New City Light Show
钱江新城灯光秀 · Qiánjiāng Xīnchéng Dēngguāng Xiù
A free light show projected across the skyscrapers of Hangzhou’s new business district, watched from the City Balcony on the Qiantang River.
No booking neededAbout 1 hour
Tip
Arrive 20–30 minutes early for a spot on the main balcony. Shows can be cancelled for rain, strong wind or special events.
- Opening hours
- Evenings only; about 15 minutes per show. September 2026: Fri–Sat 19:30 and 20:30, Sun–Thu 20:30. Times change with the season and for events; check the “杭州发布” account before going.
- Price
- Free
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- Metro Line 4 to Jiangjin Road (江锦路), then walk about 10 minutes to the riverside City Balcony. Leave by metro; taxis are hard to get right after the show. To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 浙江省杭州市上城区钱江新城城市阳台
Photo: MasaneMiyaPA · CC BY-SA 4.0
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