As revelers count down to 2025, cities and towns across China come alive with vibrant celebrations, dazzling light displays, and unique festive activities, all aimed at welcoming the New Year in style.
In Nanjing, located in east China's Jiangsu Province, more than 40 large-scale light installations illuminate the streets, including a stunning 14-meter-tall snake-themed lantern that celebrates the upcoming Chinese New Year of the Snake. This magnificent creation has become a popular photo spot for visitors, enhancing the city's festive charm.
In Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, bridges and iconic landmarks along the Yangtze River are aglow with dazzling light shows, creating a breathtaking backdrop for a spectacular New Year celebration.
In Hotan, in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, people from all ethnic groups gathered in joyous harmony, singing and dancing to celebrate the arrival of the holiday.
In Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, the city's annual lantern fair kicked off with 70 magnificent lantern displays illuminating the night sky in a dazzling kaleidoscope of colors.
Over a hundred unique lantern displays are delighting visitors in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The festival also features traditional performances and delicious food, showcasing the charm of China's rich cultural heritage.
"It's wonderful to see so many beautiful lanterns. There are varieties for everyone --some that children love and others that appeal to us young people. The overall experience is just amazing," said Yinchuan resident Xue Shaohua.
Flowers also play a big role in festive decorations.
In the capital city of Beijing, 10 varieties of iconic flowers from across China, including wintersweet from Xuchang and azaleas from Jiaxing, are gracing the New Year flower markets. Visitors can admire these stunning blooms at major shopping districts and parks, further enriching the celebratory atmosphere.
Meanwhile, in Tianshui of Gansu, and Nanning of Guangxi, orchids such as the moth orchids and dendrobium varieties are blooming brightly, symbolizing new beginnings and hope.
In Shenzhen of Guangdong, chrysanthemums and purple trumpet trees vie for attention, with over 60,000 pots of chrysanthemums at Donghu Park becoming a favorite destination for both locals and tourists for this New Year holiday.
In Da'an of Jilin, winter fishing is in full swing, highlighted by a first catch of over 100,000 kilograms of fish, symbolizing a bountiful year ahead.
In Shexian County, Anhui Province, locals are busy preparing mi guo, traditional rice cakes that are a festive specialty. Nearly every household in rural Shexian produces thousands of mi guo during the festive season, carefully preserving them in water jars to keep them fresh.
Meanwhile, in the winter wonderland surrounding Qinghai Lake, families are enjoying snow football, ice-skating, and a variety of other winter sports.
Festivities in full swing across China to ring in New Year
