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Breathtaking Asian Luminous Art Installation

First-Ever Tianyu Lights Festival Comes to West Valley

Article by Alison Bailin Batz

Photography by Tianyu Lights Festival

Originally published in North Peoria Lifestyle

The Tianyu Lights Festival (TianyuCulture.us/phoenix), an enchanting nighttime walk-through experience for all ages that brings nature and art together through awe-inspiring visual, cultural, and light effects, is coming to the Valley for the first time from October 25, 2024, to January 5, 2025.

The festival will take place at Camelback Ranch every Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30 to 10:30 P.M., and it will feature more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern sculptures crafted by skilled artisans using metal, steel, fabric, and LED lights.

Four Captivating Themes 

  • Illuminated Forest: Guests entering the festival are welcomed by an illuminated forest showcasing critters and plants from wetlands, deserts, and rainforests.
  • Fairy Tale Wonderland: Next, guests are treated to a whimsical wonderland with unicorns, fairies, and fire-breathing dragons.
  • Panda Land:  Panda Land boasts a kid-friendly stretch of panda sculptures, many animated to encourage interaction and photos, connecting the event to its Asian roots.
  • Ocean World: End your visit with an ocean-themed odyssey with breathtaking displays of common and endangered sea animals, concluding with a 100-foot shark tunnel.

The Festival features a marketplace where guests can shop for souvenirs and handicrafts. A food court area offers various food and drinks for purchase.