Kids scoot down Saishang Old Street in Hohhot, capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Jan 9. With the New Year fast approaching, a buoyant and festive atmosphere is sweeping across Hohhot. The streets and alleys have been decorated with jaunty red lanterns, creating an unmistakable bubbly New Year's ambience. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For en.hhhtnews.com]

A family checks out the decorations in Saishang Old Street. This year's Spring Festival falls on Jan 22. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For en.hhhtnews.com]

Lanterns are mounted in Hohhot city, on Jan 9. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For en.hhhtnews.com]

Staff members install lanterns in Saishang Old Street, in the run-up to the Spring Festival. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For en.hhhtnews.com]