As the Spring Festival holiday approaches, various shapes of lanterns are seen in the springs in Baotu Spring Scenic Area in Jinan, Shandong province.

Big red pot-shaped lanterns with flowers sit atop the water at the Baotu Spring Scenic Area in Jinan, symbolizing the approach of Spring Festival. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

Red lanterns match well with the red columns in the corridor of the Baotu Spring Scenic Area in Jinan, creating a festive atmosphere. [Photo/Jinan Daily]

Lanterns of different shapes such as birds, parrots, and trees are installed in the scenic area. [Photo/Dazhong News]

Lanterns in the shapes of birds and trees are installed on both sides of a walking path at the Baotu Spring Scenic Area. [Photo/Jinan Daily]