Weifang, located in East China's Shandong province, is widely known as the "World Capital of Kites".
With a kite-making history spanning over 2,000 years, Weifang was officially recognized as the "World Kite Capital" in 1988.
Centuries ago, Zheng Banqiao (1693-1765), a county magistrate who served in Weixian, today's Weifang in Shandong province, wrote a nostalgic poem about spring fun. He described kites — which he called "paper flowers" — flying like snow, filling the sky, painting a picture of kites everywhere around Qingming Festival.
The 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2026 Weifang Kite Carnival kicked off at the World Kite Park in Weifang on April 18.
The joint opening ceremony for the 2026 Themed Tourism Year "Discover the Treasures of Shandong", the 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival, and the 2026 Weifang Kite Carnival was held at the World Kite Park in Weifang on April 18.
The G1069 high-speed "Kite Special" train departed from Beijing South Railway Station on April 13.
As spring returns, Wangjiazhuangzi village in Fangzi district, Weifang, is busy making kites.
Weifang is gearing up to host the 43rd Weifang International Kite Festival and the 2026 Weifang Kite Carnival.