People prepare for upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in China

A man hangs lanterns at a scenic area ahead of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

People set up decorations at a scenic area ahead of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

A drone photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows people hanging lanterns at a scenic area ahead of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

A woman hangs lanterns at a scenic area ahead of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

People shop for flowers at a local market in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 23, 2024.

Various events are held across the country in celebration of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. 

Spring Festival decorations are on sale at a local market in Yutian County, north China's Hebei Province, Jan. 23, 2024.