Kangbashi district in Ordos city is decorated with colorful lights and multiple lanterns to welcome the approaching Spring Festival. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

With Spring Festival quickly approaching, the festive atmosphere is being felt across Ordos city in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The traditional Chinese holiday falls on Feb 12 this year.

The streets and alleys of Ordos city are decorated with lights and lanterns, illuminating the city and creating a colorful wonderland in the evening.