With Spring Festival drawing near, Guilin is overflowing with holiday cheer. Traditional events like paper-cutting and folk music shows as well as bustling scenic spots highlight the city's festive charm.

The Guilin Intangible Cultural Heritage Conservation and Inheritance Center hosts a spring-themed cultural experience event on Jan 31, getting participants into the Spring Festival spirit through traditional activities like window paper-cutting, fortune character rubbing and folk music appreciation. [Photo/Guilin Daily]

As winter vacation begins, more student groups and family tourists visit scenic spots in Guilin, and with Spring Festival drawing near, the city's streets and alleys – including Guilin's Dongxi Alley – are filled with a strong Chinese New Year atmosphere. [Photo/Guilin Daily]