The curtains were raised on a Chinese New Year lantern festival on Jan 23 in the Kouan Wood Carving Mansion Scenic Area, located in Taizhou city, East China's Jiangsu province.
It will run to Feb 16 and be staged from 16:00 to 21:30 every day.
Large-scale lantern exhibitions, traditional Chinese attire parades, Huohu or fire pot shows, mahjong competitions, dance shows and more will be on hand to add to the festive vibe.
Visitors will see a series of large colored lanterns themed on dragons, sailboats, and magical forests, among other things.
An ancient-style market will bring customers a shopping experience that recalls a bygone era. At the market, various handicrafts, traditional snacks and featured souvenirs will be on offer.
Colored lanterns of different shapes will be on show at the Kouan Wood Carving Mansion Scenic Area. [Photo/WeChat account: weigg6666]