From September 23 to October 6, the Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town Scenic Area hosts the fourth Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Carnival and the first Tongguan Tang-style Garden Party. With "appreciating lanterns" and "taking part in a garden party" as the main attractions, tourists can get an immersive experience of the culture of the Tang era (618-907). Three spectacular scenes, namely Phoenixes on the Moon, Mid-Autumn Festival Literati Gathering and Traditional Chinese Music Event, are recreated to create a strong festival atmosphere. (Photo provided by the Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town Scenic Area)

Tourists can also watch a spectacular show of "iron flower" spraying. The 1,000-year-old traditional performance, called "Datiehua" in Chinese, is part of the country's national intangible cultural heritage. They can also appreciate a stunning Tongguan water show. (Photo provided by the Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town Scenic Area)

A dazzling array of lanterns in the shape of koi fish, swans, lotus flowers, and other patterns are hung everywhere at the Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town. (Photo provided by the Tongguan Kiln Ancient Town Scenic Area)

Source: en.changsha.gov.cn