Nantong residents prepare for Spring Festival

Residents select Spring Festival decorations in Nantong. [Photo provided to en.nantong.gov.cn]

Nantong is now filled with a festive spirit, with the celebration of Chinese New Year clear across the city. Hotels and restaurants are offering delicious dishes, flower markets are full of bright colors, and cultural markets feature unique products.

Preparing for Chinese New Year is not just a ritual but also a heartfelt expression of people's anticipation of family reunions.

A Spring Festival market in Nantong is bustling with residents. [Photo provided to en.nantong.gov.cn]

International students try making dumplings in Nantong. [Photo provided to en.nantong.gov.cn]

Chinese New Year flowers are sought-after before Spring Festival in Nantong. [Photo provided to en.nantong.gov.cn]

A horse-shaped pendant made in Nantong. [Photo provided to en.nantong.gov.cn]