Major streets and landmarks in Tengzhou, Shandong province have been illuminated to welcome the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, which falls on Feb 12 this year.

Tengzhou, a county-level city in Zaozhuang, Shandong province has been spruced up for the upcoming Spring Festival. [Photo/IC]

The Jiefang Bridge in Tengzhou is illuminated at night. [Photo/IC]

Buildings along the Jinghe River in Tengzhou are illuminated at night. [Photo/IC]

Colorful lights and red lanterns are hung on trees to add to the festive atmosphere in Tengzhou. [Photo/IC]

Tengzhou's Jiefang Bridge at night [Photo/IC]

The festive atmosphere is building up in Tengzhou, Shandong province as the Spring Festival approaches. [Photo/IC]