53 Brilliant Light Installations Illuminate Nighttime Chaoyang
The Apatron Creativity Planet amusement facilities radiate vibrant energy under the illumination of lights.
On the central island of Chaoyang Park, children play on the beach adorned with colorful light decorations.
On Guanlan Bridge, the light art installations are exquisitely beautiful.
The 2025 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Consumption Season has begun. Fifty-three light installations have been set up at locations including Liangma River and Olympic Park, with approximately 500 consumption activities continuing until the end of October.
Strolling along the Liangma River, scattered crystal flowers, glowing cloud-shaped seats, and ginkgo-shaped light installations adorn the waterfront with shimmering colors. Under the Good Luck Bridge, light projections on the pathways and walls resemble flowing water waves. Beside the Glazed Bridge, a “flying horse” spreads its wings as if stepping across the water, surrounded by mist.
Further ahead, Chaoyang Park is even more lively. Light and shadow art installations such as the Mountain of Phantom Light, Rainbow Bouncing Clouds, and Garden of Collected Light are scattered throughout. The Shell Theater resembles a floating island of light, where the stage and the river merge into a soft canvas of light. A ten-meter-tall light shadow of a Kunpeng (mythical bird) rises from the lake, while LED horses gallop across the water… This is the scene presented by Beijing’s first cross-water aerial light show—”Flying Over the Blue Lake.”
The Light Consumption Season features collaborative creations by globally renowned directors, international lighting teams, and artists from various institutions. Geographically, the Liangma River Cultural Economic Belt and the Olympic Center Area serve as the “two cores,” radiating to six major districts including the Chaoyang section of the Third Ring Road (newly added southern and northern sections), Dawangjing Business District, Sanlitun Shopping Area, CBD Business District, Chaowai UIC Block, and Gaobeidian Area. These are interconnected with multiple commercial zones, presenting immersive art scenes across the entire region. The core areas feature 53 exclusive themed scenes, with light installations placed on water surfaces, riverbanks, ground levels, and building facades, creating a three-dimensional immersive nighttime experience matrix.
The main venue at the Liangma River Cultural Economic Belt, themed “Brilliant Galaxy,” debuts several major premieres along the Liangma River and Chaoyang Park. These include Beijing’s first floating water stage “Magic Cube,” the first waterfront sound and light social space “Lonely Planet,” and the first cross-water aerial light show “Flying Over the Blue Lake.” Visitors can enjoy international-standard performances such as “Swan Lake” and “Floating Diva,” as well as special performances like Kunqu opera, free of charge in public areas.
The Olympic Center Area, themed “Glory Resonance,” transforms the Olympic Tower into a 360-degree light carrier. It harmonizes with the “Mountain Show” at Olympic Forest Park, the “Water Show” at Olympic Lake, and the “Axis Show” at the South Gate Square of Olympic Forest Park along the central axis northern extension, offering visitors a stunning artistic experience.
The “Light+” concept permeates the Consumption Season, creating integrated scenes of art, music, cuisine, and sports throughout Chaoyang. Approximately 500 events will be held during the Consumption Season, including the 2025 Olympic Park International Carb Festival, the “Light-Seeking Concert” at Shell Theater, weekend boat concerts on Liangma River, the North Lake Art Season at Chaoyang Park, the Cheetos City Bread Festival, and coffee therapy parties.
