A tourist poses for pictures in front of a Spring Festival decoration installation at Shanghai Disney Resort of east China's Shanghai, Jan. 22, 2025.
As the 2025 Chinese New Year will fall on Jan. 29, excitement is palpable everywhere in China. The Chinese people immerse themselves in traditional customs and partake in the festivities.
The Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, falls on next Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. (Xinhua/Liu Ying)