To really ring in the upcoming Chinese New Year, the Kangbashi district of Ordos city - located in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region - recently went to town, going full out to decorate itself with bright lanterns, colorful lights and other vivid and inspiring decorations - creating a vibrant and bubbly festive atmosphere.

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit according to China's lunar calendar, which means longevity, peace, prosperity and hope in Chinese culture.

Fun lights symbolizing the Year of the Rabbit are erected in the Kangbashi district. [Photo/Kangbashi Release]

Vivid decorations conveying Chinese New Year good wishes are delighting the folks in Kangbashi district. [Photo/Kangbashi Release]

Chinese New Year's decorations are installed in Kangbashi district. [Photo/Kangbashi Release]

A glorious group of mushroom lanterns now takes pride of place in Kangbashi district. [Photo/Kangbashi Release]