Celebrate an Authentic Chinese New Year in Shanxi

春节期间，山西各地精心准备了庙会、灯展、非遗体验、冰雪娱乐、文艺演出等数百项精彩活动，好戏连台、年味不断……三晋大地处处洋溢着红火热闹的节日氛围。本文汇集山西11地市的特色节庆活动详情，带您提前规划行程，来山西过一个地道、热闹、令人回味无穷的中国年！

During the Spring Festival, various cities in Shanxi have meticulously prepared hundreds of exciting activities, including temple fairs, lantern exhibitions, intangible cultural heritage experiences, ice and snow entertainment, and artistic performances... The land of Shanxi is filled with a vibrant festive atmosphere. This article collects detailed information about the characteristic celebrations across Shanxi’s 11 cities, helping you plan your itinerary in advance and welcome you to Shanxi for an authentic, lively, and memorable Chinese New Year!

太原

Taiyuan

太原系列主题活动将于2月10日正式启幕，太原植物园的“非遗市集过大年”打头阵，时间为2月17日至23日，集结剪纸、面塑、皮影等手工艺现场展示与体验。随后，各区县及主要景区将陆续推出民俗社火、古县城灯会等活动，如太原古县城花灯会时间为3月1日至3日，小店区刘家堡村的非遗表演、主题灯组、年货市集时间为2月17日至3月4日，娄烦县南大街的非遗民俗展演活动时间为3月3日，让市民与游客在热闹中重温传统年俗。

Taiyuan’s series of themed activities will officially kick off on February 10th, led by the “Intangible Cultural Heritage Market for Chinese New Year” at Taiyuan Botanical Garden from February 17th to 23rd, featuring live demonstrations and experiences of handicrafts such as paper-cutting, dough figurine making, and shadow puppetry. Subsequently, various districts, counties, and major scenic spots will successively launch activities like folk Shehuo performances and Ancient County Town Lantern Festivals. Examples include the Taiyuan Ancient County Town Lantern Festival from March 1st to 3rd, the intangible cultural heritage performances, themed lantern sets, and New Year’s goods market at Liujiabu Village in Xiaodian District from February 17th to March 4th, and the intangible cultural heritage folk performance event on South Street in Loufan County on March 3rd, allowing citizens and tourists to relive traditional New Year customs amidst the bustle.

大同

Datong

大同推出“游八仙”“牛斗虎”等新春非遗活动，沉浸式文旅体验增添了节日烟火气。大同古城墙上的大同古都灯会时间为2月15日至3月8日，万龙滑雪场的大同冰雪季系列活动时间为2月10日至3月3日，大同钟楼2月17日至3月4日举办祈福活动，春节期间大同市博物馆推出“博物馆里过大年”活动。

Datong is launching New Year intangible cultural heritage activities like “Visiting the Eight Immortals” and “Ox and Tiger Fight,” adding to the festive atmosphere with immersive cultural tourism experiences. Events include the Datong Ancient City Lantern Festival on the Datong Ancient City Wall from February 15th to March 8th, the Datong Ice and Snow Season series activities at Wanlong Ski Resort from February 10th to March 3rd, blessing activities at the Datong Bell Tower from February 17th to March 4th, and the "Celebrating the New Year in the Museum" event at the Datong Museum during the Spring Festival period.

朔州

Shuozhou

朔州则延续地方特色，推出应县非遗民俗“跑船灯”等活动，光影流转间传递着塞上人家的新春喜悦。可以看塞上踢鼓舞，听古城秧歌戏，赏应县木塔金唢呐展演，在广武长城脚下的冰雪大世界，体验“朔风古韵·塞上绿洲”的边塞新春。朔城区文化馆在2月10日至12日为市民义务书写对联、福字，朔城区图书馆在3月3日举办猜灯谜活动。