River Hongbao 2024: Magnificent Dragon Lantern Displays, Firecracker Shows, Carnival Rides & Live Performances

There are lots of stunning lanterns to look at around River Hongbao 2024. Wander around the Golden Garden, the Dragonfly Lake and The Meadow to admire these. Three highlights of the River Hongbao 2024 lanterns include the:

– Welcome Arch @ Golden Garden: this lantern welcomes visitors arriving at Gardens by the Bay for the River Hongbao.
– Bountiful Returns: set over the water, the lantern Bountiful Returns is based on the Singapore River and features the godowns, bumboats and a mock up of the Elgin Bridge.
– Wishing Heart: at The Meadow, make a wish at this lantern by tossing coins at the Bells of Blessings. All proceeds collected at this Wishing Heart lantern will go to Lions Home for the Elders.

Here’s a look at last year’s lanterns at River Hongbao since this year we only have art design work currently!

River Hongbao’s floating “Dance of Spring” lantern set nestled within the ‘Dragonfly Lake’ at Gardens by the Bay.

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River Hongbao Carnival

As with previous River Hongbao festivals, this year will have lots of fun amusement rides for the family.

Look out for bumper car rides and an elephant ride plus other Uncle Ringo carnival rides that the whole family will love.

Live Performances & Getai

At River Hongbao 2024 there will be nightly cultural performances by Chinese dance troupes and musical performances by Getai singers and Mediacorp artistes. Here is the River Hongbao nightly performance schedule for 2024.

Where to eat around River Hongbao

The Food Street returns to River Hongbao 2024, serving snacks and drinks throughout the evening. Various dining options are also available within Gardens by the Bay.

Are there River Hongbao Tickets?

Visitors to River Hongbao 2024 don’t need any tickets this year – it is free to enter!

Getting to River Hongbao

River Hongbao takes place within Gardens by the Bay. Visitors are advised to commute by public transport – the nearest MRT station would be Bayfront MRT.

Parking options are available at The Meadow (nearest car park), Bayfront Plaza, Main Entrance and Satay by the Bay.

There are 3 entrances to the River Hongbao event:

If you are coming by: Bayfront MRT station: The nearest entrance is Meadow Bridge (Checkpoint 2)
If you are coming by Meadow carpark / Meadow drop-off: The nearest entrance is Meadow Carpark (Checkpoint 3)
If you are coming by Basement carpark / Main entrance drop-off/ Satay by the Bay carpark / Gardens by the Bay MRT Station: The nearest entrance is Floral Clock (Checkpoint 1)

2024 River Hongbao Opening Hours:

8 February 2024 (Thursday) 6:30pm – 10:30pm
9 February 2024 (Friday): 6:30pm – 12:15am
10 – 17 February 2024 (Saturday – Saturday): 2:30pm – 10:30pm

For more info on River Hongbao check out the official website here!

Read our Guide to Gardens by the Bay here