Jimo ancient city, a popular scenic spot in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, was immersed in a buoyant and festive atmosphere during the recent Spring Festival period, with New Year decorations and bunting everywhere adding to the fun and frolics.

Jimo ancient city welcomes hordes of tourists during the Spring Festival period. [Photo by Wang Yunsheng/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Red lanterns add splashes of color to Jimo ancient city, helping create the festive spirit. [Photo by Wang Yunsheng/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tourists enjoy the Chinese Spring Festival at Jimo ancient city. [Photo by Wang Yunsheng/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tourists get a thrill from the wonderful sights and sounds of the Chinese New Year at Jimo ancient city. [Photo by Wang Yunsheng/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Jimo ancient city is spruced up to entertain visitors during the Spring Festival period. [Photo by Wang Yunsheng/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The streets of the ancient city are full of cheer in the first month of the lunar year. [Photo by Wang Yunsheng/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]