During the Chinese Spring Festival holiday that kicked off on Jan 31, folks in the Kangbashi district of Ordos city – located in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region – reportedly had a real blast, with a series of revelries staged to celebrate the festival.

The extravaganza energized the festive proceedings and attracted the excited participation of residents and tourists.

The activities also caught the attention of CCTV News and were showcased to nationwide audiences on Feb 3.

The Kangbashi district is resplendent in a host of brilliant red lanterns and other festive decorations, to welcome the Chinese Spring Festival. [Photo/Ordos news network]

A couple takes a selfie beneath romantic red lanterns during the Chinese Spring Festival break. [Photo/Ordos news network]

An energetic lion dance is staged in the Kangbashi district to entertain tourists and residents during the recent holiday. [Photo/Ordos news network]

Acrobatics thrill the audience with feats of derring-do in Kangbashi square during the Chinese Spring Festival break. [Photo/Ordos news network]