Foshan city, South China's Guangdong province. People walk on Tongjiqiao with wind chimes and lettuce for a smooth new year on Feb 22, 2016. Walking on Tongjiqiao, the most ancient wooden bridge in Foshan city, is a tradition associated with hoping for a better life.

Taijiang county, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province. Men perform dragon dance amid fireworks to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival on the night of Feb 21, 2016.

Jining city, East China's Shandong province. A fireworks display celebrates the Lantern Festival on Feb 22, 2016.

Shanghai. People take photos of the Monkey King in Yu Garden on Feb 22, 2016. Yu Garden Lantern Festival, one of China's intangible cultural heritages, has been held in Shanghai for 20 years, attracting both young and old.

New Taipei city, Taiwan. People release lanterns into the air to bring good fortune and prosperity, in Pingxi district of New Taipei City on Feb 22, 2016, marking the traditional Lantern Festival. The festival starts 15 days after the Chinese Lunar New Year, marking the last day of Spring Festival in China.

She county, East China's Anhui province. Locals perform the broadsword dance to celebrate the annual Lantern Festival.

Nanjing city, East China's Jiangsu province. People enjoy the lanterns at the Confucius Temple Scenic Zone on Feb 22, 2016.

Jishou city, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture in Central China's Hunan province. Men perform the dragon dance amid the fireworks on Feb 22, 2016.

Wuhan city, Central China's Hubei province. People enjoy themselves at the brightly lit Wuhan Garden Expo on Feb 22, 2016.

Zhangjiajie city, Central China's Hunan province. Big monkey lantern attracts many visitors attending the lantern show on Feb 22, 2016.

Mentougou district, Beijing. People in costumes take part in a traditional activity chanting for the gods and goddesses on Feb 22, 2016.

Shenyang city, Northeast China's Liaoning province. Colored lanterns are lighted to attract visitors on Feb 22, 2016.

By (chinadaily.com.cn)