Five days into the Year of the Horse, various celebrations of are still going on across China, blending tradition and innovation, with people enjoying folk customs, intangible cultural heritage and scenic landscape during the holiday.
From temple fairs to ancient towns, festive performances are in full swing. In Beijing's Pinggu District, the Yaji Mountain temple fair featured traditional stilt walking and flag performances, alongside interaction with robot dogs that add a modern touch.
In Yangliuqing Ancient Town of Tianjin, dances and acrobatics entertained visitors, while workers at the fair dressed in traditional costumes told folk tales about the town.
In Yangzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, dragon and lion dances and a vibrant horse lantern parade were staged to entertain visitors.
In Shouchang Ancient Town of Hangzhou in the eastern province of Zhejiang, visitors tried making clay figurines and traditional prints. In Fengyang, Anhui Province in east China, the national-level intangible cultural heritage Fengyang Flower Drum performance energized the crowd with lively rhythms. "All the festive vibe of the Year of the Horse is in these drumbeats. We hope our life will go like the galloping horse, thriving, booming and ever more prosperous," said local resident Zhu Ziye.
As night fell, cities lit up. In Xingzhou Ancient City of Xingtai in Hebei Province, red lanterns glowed across the streets.
In Changsha, Hunan Province, fireworks, molten iron flower displays and drone shows brightened the sky.
In Baoting, the southern island province of Hainan, a giant illuminated fish lantern glided along the river.
Many also take the holiday to travel. At Qutang Gorge in Chongqing, scenic cruises attracted large numbers of visitors.
In Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, a new sea sightseeing route along the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link offered panoramic bay views.
At Qingxiu Mountain in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, blooming flowers drew crowds to enjoy early spring warmth.
Soldiers also celebrated in their own way, as they competed fiercely in the ice and snow world in the north and celebrated the festival by bonfire in the south.
Chinese New Year celebrations vary across country
