Last updated: September 5, 2026 — Deals verified on official Tencent Cloud promotion page.
The Tencent Cloud Lighthouse 6th Anniversary Sale is live now through October 12, 2026,
and it's one of the biggest cloud promotions of the year in China. New users can grab a
4-core 4GB Lighthouse instance for just ¥109/year, selected plans come with
same-price renewal (no bait-and-switch), existing users get renewal discounts
as low as 10% of list price, and there are bonus deals on databases and AI GPU instances.
If you're shopping for a cloud server in September 2026, this is one promotion you
don't want to sleep on. Below is a complete breakdown of what's on offer, who each
deal is best for, and how to get the lowest price.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Prices, promotions, and stock levels are subject to change at any time.
Always verify the final price on the official activity page before purchasing.
Offers are valid while supplies last.
Category | Offer | Price
New user flagship | 4C4G 3M Lighthouse | ¥109/yr (new users only)
Same-price renewal | 2C2G 4M | ¥99/yr (buy & renew same price)
Same-price renewal | 2C4G 5M | ¥188/yr (buy & renew same price)
Same-price renewal | 2C4G 6M | ¥199/yr (buy & renew same price)
Existing users | LightFriend renewal discount | Up to 90% off (10% of list)
Group-buy bonus | Buy 1yr → get 3mo free; renew 6mo → get 1mo free | Equivalent to ~77% price
Database | Cloud MySQL | From ¥59/yr
AI / GPU | HAI (High-Performance AI) | From ¥1/month
Regions | Shanghai / Guangzhou / Beijing | Mainland China
Promo end | October 12, 2026 |
Also check the full dual-cloud comparison guide for September 2026 deals
across both Alibaba Cloud and Tencent Cloud.
If you're building a personal blog, running side projects, or just learning Linux,
you don't need a beefy server — but you do want predictable pricing.
learning Linux, portfolio sites, small Node.js/Python projects
same-price-renewal guarantee means you can keep this server for years without
worrying about price hikes. Most "introductory pricing" plans charge 3-5x on
renewal. This one doesn't.
This is where the 6th anniversary sale really shines. The 2C4G configurations
offer the best balance of price, specs, and long-term value on the market right now.
This is the sweet spot deal of the entire promotion. Here's why:
a web app simultaneously without breaking a sweat
competitors whose "introductory" prices jump 300-500% on renewal
Only ¥11 less per year than the 6M version. If you're on a very tight budget,
go for it. But for most people, the extra 1Mbps of bandwidth for just ¥11 more
is worth it — that's less than $1.50 for a 20% bandwidth increase.
4C4G 3M — ¥109/year (new users only)
If you need multi-core performance — for compiling code, running multiple containers,
web scraping clusters, or CI/CD runners — the 4-core 4GB deal is an absolute steal
at ¥109/year.
⚠️ This is the most popular SKU in the promotion and stock is limited. If you
want it, don't wait.
Contrary to popular belief, existing users can still get great deals during
this promotion. You have three options:
Tencent Cloud has a LightFriend loyalty tier system. The higher your account
level (based on spending history and tenure), the deeper your renewal discount —
as low as 10% of list price (90% savings).
How to check: Log into your Tencent Cloud console → Lighthouse → Renew. The system
will show your level and the discounted price automatically. If you're a high-tier
user, the renewal price might even be cheaper than buying a new server elsewhere.
If you bought one of the same-price-renewal SKUs (2C2G 4M, 2C4G 5M, 2C4G 6M),
just renew directly. The price stays the same as your first year. Simple, predictable,
no surprises.
During the promotion period:
If you're planning to keep the server long-term, the 1-year group-buy gives you
the best effective per-month cost.
If you're running a website, app, or SaaS, you probably need a database. Tencent
Cloud MySQL is on sale from ¥59/year during this promotion.
Why managed MySQL instead of self-installed?
Perfect for: WordPress sites, WeChat mini-program backends, small SaaS apps,
and any project that needs a reliable MySQL instance.
Want to try GPU computing without committing to a full-price instance? Tencent
Cloud's HAI service starts at ¥1/month during the promotion.
Use it for:
At ¥1, it's basically free to try. If you've been curious about AI/GPU workloads,
this is the cheapest way to dip your toes in.
👉 Add MySQL & HAI to your order →
For small teams, the key priorities are predictable pricing, stability,
and ease of management. Lighthouse hits all three.
Purpose | Configuration | Price
Company website / landing page | 2C2G 4M | ¥99/yr
App backend / admin system | 2C4G 6M | ¥199/yr
Database | Cloud MySQL | From ¥59/yr
Total (starter) | 2 Lighthouse + MySQL | ~¥357/yr
That's less than $50/year total for a production-grade setup with a managed
database. For a 5-10 person startup or small business, that's hard to beat.
Lighthouse application servers are pre-configured with popular images (WordPress,
BT Panel, Docker, etc.), which means less setup time. For small teams that don't
have a dedicated DevOps person, Lighthouse is much easier to manage.
on the 6th anniversary deals page
pick the one closest to your users)
Both clouds are running September promotions. Here's how they compare:
| Tencent Cloud 6th Anniv. | Alibaba Cloud September
Cheapest entry | ¥109/yr (4C4G, new user) | ¥38/yr (Lighthouse flash sale, 200M peak)
2C2G | ¥99/yr (4M, same-price renewal) | ¥61/yr (Lighthouse, flash sale)
2C4G | ¥188-199/yr (5M/6M, same-price renewal) | No direct Lighthouse equivalent
Existing user deal | Up to 90% off renewal (LightFriend) | Economy e-series ¥99/yr (all users)
Database | MySQL from ¥59/yr | —
AI / GPU | HAI from ¥1/month | Agent Lighthouse 50-55% off
Promo end | Oct 12, 2026 | September 2026
For the full breakdown, see the
September 2026 dual-cloud comparison guide.
Provider | Deal Link
Tencent Cloud | Tencent Cloud Lighthouse 6th Anniversary Sale
Alibaba Cloud | Alibaba Cloud September Promotions
Full comparison | September 2026 Dual-Cloud Deals Guide
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*Prices verified September 5, 2026. Always confirm final pricing on the official
promotion page before purchasing.*