Feel great Chinese New Year vibes in Taizhou city

As the Chinese New Year of the Dragon fast approaches, the vibrant festive vibe is growing in Taizhou city – in East China's Jiangsu province – elevating the vitality and buoyant spirit of the Spring Festival to new levels.

Subei Commercial Square is the go-to place for locals to shop for Lunar New Year essentials. It offers a wide variety of goods and a great ambiance. The festive decorations, especially the "福" character for luck, evoke the joy of the upcoming Chinese New Year. [Photo/WeChat ID: tzfabu]

At the lotus fourth community market in Taizhou, Cao Liguo – a salted fish vendor of over 20 years standing – is busy drying hundreds of fish, all pre-ordered by loyal customers. Eating fish during the Chinese New Year symbolizes abundance, making it an essential dish for a reunion dinner. [Photo/WeChat ID: tzfabu]

A raft of glittering Chinese New Year's gift packages are now available in supermarkets and residents get busy buying New Year’s goods. [Photo/WeChat ID: tzfabu]

A group of young people in traditional costumes gracefully dance to music on the Ancient Street of Taizhou, recording a New Year's greeting video. [Photo/WeChat ID: tzfabu]