Lijiang Old Town hosts chrysanthemum displays until 30 October
Published on 10/18/2026 at 03:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Lijiang Old Town (Dayan) is hosting its autumn chrysanthemum exhibition from 21 September to 30 October 2026 in Lijiang, China. The programme combines floral displays in the historic streets with exhibitions in community courtyards, giving visitors a current cultural reason to explore the old town beyond its permanent heritage.
Chrysanthemum exhibition continues through 30 October
The Lijiang Old Town Scenic Area has scheduled the Mid-Autumn and National Day Chrysanthemum Festival for 21 September to 30 October 2026. The programme also includes an autumn chrysanthemum exhibition in community courtyards, alongside calligraphy and photography exhibitions. The dates and venue are listed in the official Lijiang activity programme.
The exhibition remains the main dated activity at the site during the current visit period. Its closing date, 30 October 2026, falls within the present travel window, so visitors arriving after the National Day holiday can still encounter the seasonal displays. The official programme does not describe the event as a separate ticketed show, and it places the activities within the scenic area rather than at a separate venue.
Lijiang Old Town links flowers with living heritage
The exhibition is spread through the same urban setting that defines the visitor experience: lanes, waterways, bridges and traditional buildings. The flowers therefore form part of a public-space programme rather than an isolated indoor exhibition. That connection matters because the cultural schedule also used named locations such as Sifang Street and Yuhe Square for performances during the holiday period.
From 1 to 7 October 2026, the programme listed intangible cultural heritage song, dance and music performances at Sifang Street. It also scheduled evening bonfire dancing there, folk music at Yinyuxiang Lane, and a Naxi ancient music performance at Maicao Field on 5 October. A separate official report described the old town as a World Heritage site and recorded the seasonal chrysanthemum displays during the holiday period. The visitor notice for the World Heritage site also identifies Sifang Street, Xinhua Street and other busy areas within the old town.
Visiting Lijiang Old Town: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The autumn chrysanthemum exhibition runs from 21 September to 30 October 2026 at Lijiang Old Town Scenic Area.
- The displays are placed through the historic streets and community courtyards, while the listed cultural performances took place at named squares and streets during 1 to 7 October 2026.
- The venue is in Lijiang, Yunnan, China. The programme names Sifang Street, Yuhe Square and Yinyuxiang Lane as locations within the old town area.
- The setting consists of lanes, waterways, bridges and traditional buildings, so visitors encounter the exhibition while walking through the historic urban fabric.
- The official language is Mandarin Chinese and the national currency is the renminbi.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Lijiang Old Town
When does the chrysanthemum exhibition take place at Lijiang Old Town?
The autumn chrysanthemum exhibition runs from 21 September to 30 October 2026.
What is Lijiang Old Town?
It is the historic urban area and World Heritage site in Lijiang, China, with lanes, waterways, traditional buildings and named cultural venues.
Where is Lijiang Old Town and how do you get there?
It is in Lijiang, Yunnan, China. The programme identifies Sifang Street, Yuhe Square and Yinyuxiang Lane as locations within the area.
