To greet the coming of the New Year, the Kangbashi district in the city of Ordos – located in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region – recently went to town, going full out to decorate itself with bright lanterns, colorful lights and other vivid and inspiring decorations, creating a strong and bubbly festive atmosphere.

It's not hard to see why: 2022 marks the Year of Tiger. As the third sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle of a rotating cast of 12 symbolic animals, the tiger is the symbol of justice, bravery and majesty in traditional Chinese culture.

The streets throughout Kangbashi district are dressed up for the party to come – decorated with red lanterns and golden decorations, to greet the approaching New Year. [Photo/Kangbashi Release]

Vivid red lanterns and golden decorations line the streets in Kangbashi district, bringing festive cheer in the run-up to the New Year. [Photo/Kangbashi Release]

Wonderful decorations hang from the trees in Kangbashi district, ready to usher in the New Year. [Photo/Kangbashi Release]