RZSS Edinburgh Zoo Photo [Photo/CGTN]

One of the highlights will be a 19-foot high and 115-foot long Chinese dragon, majestically guarding the zoo until the event ends during the Chinese Spring Festival.

The lanterns show stems from a long standing relationship between the zoo and Sichuan Province, the birth place of Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas. It's home to the only giant pandas in the UK – Tian Tian (Sweetie) and Yang Guang (Sunshine).

“Edinburgh Zoo has very strong ties with China and Chinese culture thanks to our famous giant pandas. This winter, Edinburgh Zoo will be transformed by The Giant Lanterns of China, an awe-inspiring installation that will illuminate Edinburgh in spectacular style,“ said Barbara Smith, CEO of Edinburgh Zoo.

“As the only place in Scotland to see these lanterns, The Giant Lanterns of China will encourage local supporters and visitors from around the world to view our animals and conservation work in a new light,” she added.