Gorgeous display of exquisitely-crafted, hand-painted large silk lantern displays. As you can see from the photos, there is a variety of themed exhibits, on display through February 25. On February 16, Chinese New Year's, tickets will cost an additional $10 for that night's special celebration.
For the best photo opps, I suggest buying the VIP tickets. You'll get in a half-hour early, which was enough time for us to scope out the displays and take photos before and following sunset without having to wait for people to clear out of the way (which is not an easy task if you are there on a beautiful weekend evening, as we were). Once general admission people started coming through the gate, families and kids were everywhere. Even so, the exhibits are spread out very well along meandering paths, the gazebo and the pond. VIPs also have great parking, easy entrance, and the option to take a short tour or use your free mobile guide tour through your cellphone. We also received a wooden fan and could participate in a Lion Dance parade (we didn't do that). Your VIP pass is only good for the evening you designate.
Hubby wanted to try out his new camera and I enjoyed filling my camera roll with the illuminated displays. My cellphone camera *loved* the colors! We made this a date "day" of all-Asian festivities, including the Bellagio display, the Samurai Exhibit, this festival, and a Thai dinner. Love life in Vegas!
Not too many food vendors the night we went, but you won't go hungry. Grab some of that scrumptious kettle popcorn for the ride home.