The Lin-gang Special Area sub-venue of the second Shanghai International Light Festival is set to kick off on Sept 28 and run until Oct 8. Centered around Dishui Lake in Lin-gang, the event will blend cutting-edge technology with natural beauty, creating a dynamic urban art space.

Highlights include a 6-minute immersive light show on the iconic Ring of Glory, narrating the area's transformation from coastal wetlands to a modern hub. Nearby, the China Railway Construction Lin-gang buildings feature a playful LED display of emotive graphics.

An immersive light show is displayed on the iconic Ring of Glory. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

The exteriors of the China Railway Construction Lin-gang buildings showcase emotive graphics. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

The lakeside buildings will host themed light shows for National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival, alternating between patriotic red-gold waves and poetic blue-white moonscapes.

Themed light shows for National Day are displayed by the buildings by Dishui Lake. [Photo/WeChat ID: shlgguanweihui]

By merging tech, culture, and ecology, Lin-gang redefines nighttime experiences, offering global visitors a glimpse into China's vision for sustainable urban innovation.