<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-21/Shanghai-gears-up-for-Chinese-New-Year-1qxL8dGgbMQ/img/fd22b57d76a3459fbc34a2a0691fac87/fd22b57d76a3459fbc34a2a0691fac87.jpeg'Visitors flock to Yuyuan Garden for a sneak preview of the annual lantern fair in Shanghai, January 20, 2024. /CFP
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-21/Shanghai-gears-up-for-Chinese-New-Year-1qxL8dGgbMQ/img/fd22b57d76a3459fbc34a2a0691fac87/fd22b57d76a3459fbc34a2a0691fac87.jpeg'Visitors flock to Yuyuan Garden for a sneak preview of the annual lantern fair in Shanghai, January 20, 2024. /CFP
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-21/Shanghai-gears-up-for-Chinese-New-Year-1qxL8dGgbMQ/img/fd22b57d76a3459fbc34a2a0691fac87/fd22b57d76a3459fbc34a2a0691fac87.jpeg'Visitors flock to Yuyuan Garden for a sneak preview of the annual lantern fair in Shanghai, January 20, 2024. /CFP
<img src='https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-01-21/Shanghai-gears-up-for-Chinese-New-Year-1qxL8dGgbMQ/img/fd22b57d76a3459fbc34a2a0691fac87/fd22b57d76a3459fbc34a2a0691fac87.jpeg'Visitors flock to Yuyuan Garden for a sneak preview of the annual lantern fair in Shanghai, January 20, 2024. /CFP
A giant loong (dragon)-themed lantern was illuminated at Shanghai’s iconic Yuyuan Garden on January 20 as a preview for the annual lantern fair, which will officially begin on Sunday evening. Crowds of visitors flocked to the attraction to take photos and soak up the New Year atmosphere. A series of artistic installations have been set up in and around the garden to create a fabulous festive atmosphere ahead of Spring Festival.
