Young people pose for a group photo with the festive decorations in Nantong. [Photo provided by Li Xiaoyan to en.nantong.gov.cn]

Nantong in Jiangsu province is now permeated with strong festive vibes as the Spring Festival is just around the corner.

The city's Chinese New Year festive vibe is the lively ambiance with the streets, alleys, and popular tourist spots adorned with colorful decorations. Every city corner brims with the joy of approaching the Chinese New Year. Red lanterns, Spring Festival couplets, and "fu" characters adorn the streets, with the ubiquitous Chinese red adding a thick, festive atmosphere to the upcoming Year of the Snake.

The festive vibe of Chinese New Year in the city is reflected in the bustling atmosphere of shopping for Chinese New Year goods. Vegetable markets, supermarkets, and bazaars have a dazzling array of goods on shelves. Calls for attention, bargaining, laughter, and bustle fill the air, exuding the lively spirit of daily life.

The Spring Festival is not just a simple holiday but a profound emotional attachment. No matter how beautiful the scenery in the world may be, it cannot compare to the road leading back home. Have you, who have been busy all year, returned home? May you and your family have everything go smoothly, and may you have peace, joy, and happiness.

Folk performances are offered at Shuihui Garden in Rugao, Nantong. [Photo provided by Xu Cong to en.nantong.gov.cn]

Residents flock to a farmer's market in Nantong for Chinese New Year shopping. [Photo provided by Li Xiaoyan to en.nantong.gov.cn]

New Year flowers are in full blossom. [Photo provided by Gu Huaxia to en.nantong.gov.cn]