New Year excitement permeates Qingyan Ancient Town

Visitors climb stone steps towards Qingyan Ancient Town in Huaxi district in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, on Jan 8. [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]

Visitors stroll around Qingyan Ancient Town in Huaxi district on Jan 9. To create a strong festive atmosphere for the upcoming traditional Spring Festival, Qingyan Ancient Town has installed lanterns and launched a Chinese New Year event in Qinyan. [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]

A shopkeeper makes a sugar painting in Qingyan Ancient Town in Huaxi district on Jan 9. Sugar painting is usually made with melted brown or white sugar and is used for both eating and aesthetic purposes. More than 100 stalls will be set up in the ancient town for customers to purchase local specialties for the traditional festival. [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]