Hunan adds to China's festive activities

A series of festive activities unfolded in Chadong, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Hunan province, to celebrate the recent Lantern Festival and Chinese New Year.

The activities included lion dances, fireworks, lantern riddles and lantern shows. Tourists could also try out local delicacies.

"The festive atmosphere is strong in Chadong," said Yue Xiaoping, a tourist from Chongqing. "We came here because of Shen Congwen's novel Biancheng, and the views here are just beautiful."