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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
"Shanghai Summer" Global Promotion Debuts in Bangkok, Inviting International Visitors to Experience the City's Summer Charm
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 August 2025 - On August 9 local time in Bangkok, the opening ceremony of the Spirit of Mountains and Seas – Yuyuan Lantern Festival and the 2025 China–Thailand Cultural Month: Charming Shanghai Week, along with the launch of the "Shanghai Summer" Bangkok edition, extended a warm invitation to Thai friends to join the 2025 Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season and experience the extraordinary appeal of this world-class shopping destination. Distinguished guests in attendance included Wang Xiaoyan, Director of the Bangkok Center of the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under China's Ministry of Education; Gu Yiyi from the Shanghai Information Office; Mr. Panthep Larpkesorn, representative of Thailand's Ministry of Education; Huang Weiwei, President of Strategic Development and Cooperation, CP Group China; Yi Zhaojun, General Manager of Shanghai Design Week; Zhang Liqiang, President of the Thai–Shanghai Chamber of Commerce; Yin Shujian, General Manager of China Eastern Airlines Bangkok Office; and Xu Weixin, Partner at Yuyuan Inc. Together, they officiated the lighting ceremony of the lantern festival. A Signature Event Capturing Global Attention The 2025 Shanghai Summer International Consumption Season is a flagship annual event, showcasing Shanghai's commitment to building itself into a leading international consumption hub. Held each year from the first weekend of July to the second weekend of October, the event welcomes global visitors with openness, diversity, immersive experiences, and a constant stream of surprises. In the first half of 2025, Shanghai recorded over 4.15 million inbound visitors, a year-on-year increase of nearly 38%. Among them, approximately 254,000 visitors were from Thailand—an impressive 140% growth compared with the previous year. From January to July, the city's total sales of tax-refunded goods reached RMB 2 billion, up 80% year-on-year. These figures vividly reflect the energy and appeal of Shanghai Summer. A Summer Full of Highlights — Convenience Meets Great Value The 2025 Shanghai Summer will debut with 14 new themed service packages and 2 major upgrades. Leveraging the city's convenient 240-hour visa-free transit policy, the event aims to deliver tangible convenience and attractive benefits for global visitors across every aspect of travel—dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. Seamless Travel Planning: China Eastern Airlines will release one million discounted air tickets, significantly lowering the cost of starting the journey. Through the dedicated HiChina app developed by Umetrip, visitors can enjoy one-stop services for flight check-in and train ticket booking, ensuring effortless trip planning. Smooth Arrival, Hassle-Free Mobility: The all-in-one Shanghai Pass will be the ultimate travel companion, combining metro card functionality, Yuyuan Garden admission, and "Surprise Discount Gift Bags" at shopping malls. A robust payment network supports the entire visitor experience: UnionPay is accepted at 2,000 merchants and 100,000 stores; Visa launched the "Visa Zone for Shanghai Summer," covering eight major tourist routes; SPD Bank credit cards offer dual "payment + product" rewards; Marriott Bonvoy brings exclusive perks to guests across its portfolio of 60+ hotels in Shanghai; and Bank of China provides comprehensive support for tax refund services, ensuring worry-free shopping from start to finish. Excitement Across the City: Over 300 cultural, tourism, commercial, sports, and exhibition events will ignite the summer spirit. Highlights include the Shanghai Disney Resort Summer-themed Celebrations, the grand opening of Shanghai LEGOLAND, and Pop Mart's Summer of Trendy Toys event, featuring blockbuster IP launches and new product debuts. A Dazzling Night Economy: Since June, Shanghai's nighttime consumption has reached RMB 88.009 billion, up 3.3% year-on-year. The "Shanghai by Night" initiative has unveiled the first five "Nighttime Economy Landmarks" and five "Top Nightlife Destinations," further energizing the city's night economy during Shanghai Summer. With this array of spectacular experiences, inbound visitors—including those from Thailand—are sure to enjoy an unforgettable summer in Shanghai, leaving with lasting and cherished memories. Hashtag: #ShanghaiSummer The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Shanghai Design Week Investment Management
Bangkok Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
Iconsiam celebrates five decades of Sino-Thai ties with lantern festival
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, Iconsiam is holding three major events that showcase the finest of Chinese art and culture, until Aug 15. Running at River Park is the Bangkok debut of the Yuyuan Lantern Festival 2025, a renowned event from Shanghai with over a century of history and officially listed as an intangible cultural heritage of China. The theme, "Spirit Of Mountains And Seas", draws inspiration from the ancient Chinese classic Shan Hai Jing (The Classic Of Mountains And Seas), reimagined through contemporary lantern artistry using immersive light, shadow and interactive technology. Besides the lantern displays, there are cultural performances, local product markets, themed cultural weeks and multimedia art exhibitions. Adding vibrancy to the celebration is the Bangkok debut of the "Yimu Exhibition" featuring adorable art toys by Leo Huang, a visionary IP creator from Yimu Art design studio who draws from global ecological inspirations to design characters that connect people, nature and cities. He has brought his signature characters such as the brown panda Seven, the pink hippo Hippo Go and the giant blue bear Hello! Bear to delight Thai audiences at the Walkway, M floor. Available for purchase are collectable items that act as cultural ambassadors symbolising unity across nations. Exclusively from July 10-16 at 7pm, prepare to witness the Shantou Teochew Chinese Opera Show by Kung Tung Teochew Opera Troupe, a legendary company from Shantou that has garnered numerous national awards and has toured extensively around the world. The show is renowned for its dramatic storytelling, emotional depth, exquisite costumes and sets and spectacular stage effects.
Bangkok Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
China's iconic lantern festival comes to Thailand
Iconsiam has joined hands with Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Group, the host of China's most prestigious lantern festival, to present the first-ever "Yuyuan Lantern Festival" in Thailand. Titled "Spirit Of Mountains And Seas · Yuyuan Lantern Festival And 2025 China–Thailand Culture Month", the event transforms the banks of the Chao Phraya River into a mythical realm of lights and stories. Being held until Aug 15, the festival runs daily from 4-10pm at River Park, G Floor, Iconsiam and is open to the public free of charge. This is the first time the Yuyuan Lantern Festival from Shanghai is being held in Thailand. More than a cultural event, it symbolises the bond between Thailand and China and highlights the power of cultural arts to bridge nations and bring people of different backgrounds closer together. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the Yuyuan Lantern Festival is a crown jewel of China's intangible cultural heritage. Its arrival in Thailand for the first time commemorates the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The festival is themed "Spirit Of Mountains And Seas", drawing inspiration from the ancient Chinese text Shan Hai Jing ("Classic Of Mountains And Seas") and blending it with the concept of a "Chao Phraya Island" — a magical realm along the river designed to resemble a floating island adorned with contemporary lanterns. The lanterns incorporate light, shadow and interactive technology, with each installation appearing as a mystical island inhabited by fantastical creatures from the classic novel, celebrating the deep-rooted friendship between Thailand and China in a spectacular and imaginative way. Beyond the lantern installations, visitors can enjoy a rich programme of cultural activities, including traditional performances, a local products market, themed cultural weeks and an art exhibition.
