CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- On December 24, this writer saw in Wenfeng Old Street, located in Nanjin Sub-district, Hechuan District that entrances to the Old Street and the Sub-districts around Wenfeng Pagoda have been hung with brand new lanterns, red, orange and yellow. In addition to the lanterns, “carp lanterns” have also been hung.

Lanterns hang in Wenfeng Old Street, Hechuan (Photographed by Zhou Yun)

“New Year’s Day of 2021 is just around the corner and we are putting up the lanterns early to add to the festive atmosphere.” According to the person in charge of Wenfeng Old Street in Hechuan, during New Year’s Day, a number of tours will also be organized in the Old Street, where visitors can watch Sichuan opera, taste food and enjoy antiques.

Lanterns also hang in Yanjing Old Street, Hechuan (Photographed by Zhou Yun)

In Yanjing Sub-district in Hechuan District, located in Libi Gorge, downstream of Hechuan, big red lanterns have also been hung in the streets here. (Translated by Wang Huixin, Fathom Language Limited)