As the Lunar New Year approaches, Guangyuan in Southwest China's Sichuan province is all aglow with red lanterns, Chinese knots and glittering lights decorating its streets and parks.

Dazzling red lanterns light up a square in Guangyuan, Southwest China's Sichuan province. [Photo/share.gyxww.cn]

Festive lanterns light up the city to welcome the soon-to-come Year of the Tiger. [Photo/share.gyxww.cn]

Colorful lights are in place to greet the upcoming Spring Festival. [Photo/share.gyxww.cn]