Suzhou's dazzling Yashenxian Temple Fair bursts with color, carrying a 1,000-year legacy from the Northern Song Dynasty. Legend says Lü Dongbin, the immortal, once walked among mortals here on the 14th of the fourth lunar month—sparking a tradition where crowds now gather for blessings and celebration.  

This national cultural heritage event electrified Suzhou this year with ten vibrant troupes. Dragon dancers swirled alongside modern pop culture icons, while the debut of a cheongsam fan dance troupe stole hearts with their Jiangnan elegance.  

The bustling "Immortal Market" became a sensory wonderland—craftsmen displayed leather tigers, embroidered sachets, and sugar art that left both children and foreign visitors wide-eyed. More than just a festival, Yashenxian is where Suzhou's living heritage dances joyously into the present.