Two ox cartoon placards to greet the upcoming Chinese New Year are erected in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account:huzhoufabu]

The festive spirit is alive and well in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, with the city gearing up for the upcoming Chinese New Year, which begins on Feb 12 this year.

According to the Huzhou municipal bureau of construction, furnishings, including more than 360,000 flower pots and 1,000 lanterns, will be used to adorn the city.

Flower parterres are also set to be erected at the entrances of six parks, including Feiying Park, Qianshan Park, and Lianhuazhuang Park.       

Placards bearing the characters "celebrating New Year" are set up in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account:huzhoufabu]

A flower parterre is erected at the entrance of a scenic spot in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/WeChat account:huzhoufabu]