Wen Xian, Party secretary of Chaoyang district, says that the festival, leveraging artificial intelligence digital technologies, will serve as a big stage for artists from home and abroad, international sporting events, and corporate entities, inviting people to delve into the boundless realms where light intersects with technology, art and culture in the vibrant heart of Chaoyang.

More than 40 light installations, nine art projects and over a dozen light shows have been set up in important building groups in Chaoyang district, according to the local authorities.

One of the main attractions, the Liangma River, was transformed from an ordinary waterway into a vibrant leisure destination. Its 18 kilometers of scenic waterfront paths and a 6-kilometer-long cruise route connect popular spots, such as Solana, a fashionable shopping mall near the Chaoyang Park, and Sanlitun subdistrict, a shopping, dining and nightlife area.