River Hongbao 2024 Guide : Lantern Locations and Activities

River Hongbao 2024 is back at Gardens By the Bay.

This free event will be held from 8 Feb to 17 Feb and will be open throughout Chinese New Year. There will be Big Lanterns to enjoy, Food Street, Amusement Rides and daily performances. 

Here's a peek at what to expect

Source: GBTB

River Hongbao Lantern Locations 

1 Welcome Arch

Golden Garden

The Welcome Arch is located near the dropoff point at the main entrance welcomes you to River Hongbao.

2 Reaching New Heights

Supertree Grove

This looks like an educational display for students.

3 Prosperous Year of the Dragon / God of Fortune

Supertree Grove

A spectacular display of Dragon and God of Wealth under the Supertrees!

4 Savouring Moments , Enduring Memories

Supertree Groove

It's hard not to feel hungry after seeing this.

5 Supretree Linkway

Supertree Groove to Meadows

Linkway to the Meadows. Look up at the colourful lanterns as you walk under this link.

6 Everflowing Prosperity

Koi Pond @ The Meadows

Lovely Koi display at the Koi Pond. On that note, the koi are back at Gardens by the Bay!

7 12 Zodiac Animals

The Meadows

Check out your zodiac sign prediction here.

If you want a peek, we have consolidated the predictions in this post.

8 Bountiful Returns

Dragonfly Lake

A stunning display floating on Dragonfly Lake

9 Connecting Set 1  & 2 

Bayfront Entrance

Two nature displays near the Dragonfly Lake

10 Welcome Arch @ Bayfront Entrance

Bridge from Bayfront to Meadows

This is another entrance to the event near the bridge connecting Bayfront to the Meadows

11 Aroma of Affections

The Meadows

Anyone thirsty?

12 Wishing Heart 

The Meadows

Valentine's day came early for this pair of Dragons.

13 Five Directions God of Wealth

The Meadows

They claim this display will make you wealthy.

14 Wang Zi Cheng Long

The Meadows

Static Dragon Dance display

15 Walkcome Walkway @ The Meadow

The Meadows

Walkway to The Meadows

16 Welcome Arch @ The Meadow

The Meadow

Entrance via the Meadows

16 Flower Dome Lantern

Flower Dome

There are more lantern displays at the Flower Dome for Dhalia Dreams. Check out all the dragons here.

Other Activities

Main Performance Stage

There will be nightly stage performances from Getai to Xinyao to Talent Shows.

Source: River Hongbao

Lantern Riddle Booth

Food Street

Enjoy an array of local and Asian food here.

Amusement Rides

Plenty of amusement rides and carnival games for this event at the Meadows.

Opening Hours

Tips

There are 3 entrances to the event.

You can enter through the Supertree Grove, The Meadows or Bayfront. Consider taking public transport as it may get busy during this period.