Wuxi, as a sub-venue of the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, attracts international tourists with its historical charm, rich culture, and Jiangnan-style landscapes.

Among these tourists, a Russian girl named Iranova experienced the strong festive atmosphere in Changjing Ancient Town, Jiangyin, a county-level city of Wuxi, during the Spring Festival. Iranova is a makeup blogger with over a million followers on Instagram, TikTok, and Xiaohongshu.

Celebrating the Chinese New Year in Changjing is a festive and unforgettable experience. The old streets and alleys are brimming with the dynamic atmosphere of daily life. Walking past the former residence of Zhang Dalie, the Shangguan Yunzhu Memorial Hall, and the Dafu Silkworm Breeding Farm, one can feel the unique local culture. Lanterns hang under the eaves, their vibrant red color contrasting with the clear blue sky, creating a rich Spring Festival atmosphere that keeps Iranova captivated.

As night falls, the ancient town becomes even more enchanting and intoxicating. The dazzling and diverse light displays embody the beauty of the Spring Festival in China.

Romanian blogger Anna wears traditional Chinese hanfu attire when touring the Nianhuawan Bay Scenic Area in Wuxi. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

International guests in Wuxi New District celebrated the Chinese New Year in Meili Ancient Town, experiencing lion dance performances and Xiju Opera and making rice cakes. Romanian blogger Anna visited Nianhuawan Bay Scenic Area, wearing traditional Chinese hanfu attire.

International guests show off the Chinese character "fu", which they wrote themselves to pray for good fortune in the new year. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

During this Spring Festival holiday, the number of inbound tourists to Wuxi increased by 40 percent compared to the previous year, with the main source countries being South Korea, the United States, Japan, and Singapore.