The Chinese Lantern Festival is now open at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden and it’s incredible

The Chinese Lantern Festival, produced by Hanart Culture, is the Garden’s largest display ever.

The lanterns arrived from Zigong, China — the heart of lantern heritage — in late July and will be on display through October 29.

The exhibit features life-size and larger-than-life animal lanterns — from a towering jellyfish display to a sprawling African migration with lions, rhinos and giraffes.

There’s also a stunning peacock made out of medicine bottles filled with colored liquid and a delicate elephant display made of ceramic plates and tea cups.

In addition to the jaw-dropping lanterns, the festival features live demonstrations, including Kung Fu shows, shadow plays and a marketplace with Chinese folk art.

If you’re trying to figure out your dinner plan, they’ll have food trucks on site 6-9 p.m.

I also strongly recommend dinner in downtown Belmont while you’re in the area — The String Bean and Nellie’s are two great choices.

The Chinese Lantern Festival is open Wednesday through Sunday 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Tickets are $14.95 – $24.95 and available online here. (Buy in advance to save money; prices are higher at the door.)