Winter spectacular

Magical Winter Lights at Gulf Greyhound Park in La Marque, Texas. Provided to China Daily

Magical Winter Lights returns for the second year at Gulf Greyhound Park in La Marque, Texas.

Inspired by Chinese lantern festivals, the festival includes various light installations on one side and a carnival filled with rides and games on the other.

Tickets also include live performances by singers and acrobats.

The lanterns are separated into different sections, which include themes such as Dinosaur Land, Magical Wonderland and Holiday Market Square.

With more than 100 scenes across different sets, the show includes large replicas of world landmarks and interactive exhibits where guests can pose and take pictures. There is a large tableau depicting the Houston skyline and different sets depicting events from around Texas.

One of the largest sections, Mystery of the East, includes different scenes from throughout China such as the Great Wall and the Sichuan Opera.

Magical Winter Lights will run daily from Nov 18 to Jan 8 and will be open on major holidays, as well.