Taierzhuang ancient town in Zaozhuang, East China's Shandong province is going all out in celebration of the New Year and the approaching of the Year of the Rat in the Chinese lunar calendar with a series of spectacular light shows and festive lanterns.

Rat themed lanterns are on show in Taierzhuang ancient town, a popular tourism destination in Shandong province, to add to the festive atmosphere and mark the approaching of the Year of the Rat in the Chinese lunar calendar. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Taierzhuang ancient town, a picturesque water town in Zaozhuang, Shandong province is decked out with lanterns and lights. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Visitors can enjoy spectacular light shows and performances at night in Taierzhuang ancient town. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

As the Chinese Lunar New Year draws near, the festive atmosphere is heating up in Taierzhuang ancient town in Zaozhuang, East China's Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An aerial photo shows the beautifully illuminated Taierzhuang ancient town in Zaozhuang, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]

Surrounded by the waterway of the time-honored Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Taierzhuang ancient town offers dozens of diverse lanterns to entertain visitors around the Spring Festival holiday. [Photo/iqilu.com]

Taierzhuang ancient town is decorated with vibrant lanterns and lights to add to the festive atmosphere. [Photo/iqilu.com]