One night of fire, a year of return
The Torch Festival is Liangshan's public calendar. In 2026, 86 bonfires were lit along 3.2 kilometres of Xichang's main avenue.
Jianchang Ancient City
Jianchang is the historic core of Xichang. Its gate, lanes and low houses sit between the modern city and the foot of Lu Shan.
Jianchang Ancient City
The days before the fire
The Torch Festival is a date in the Yi year, not a single night: wood is stacked, routes are set, and the 2026 Xichang edition was one version.
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