As the Spring Festival approaches, scenic areas in the coastal city of Yantai, Shandong province were decorated with red lanterns and colorful streamers to create a ceremonious, warm and festive atmosphere, and welcome the traditional holiday.

A scenic area in Yantai, Shandong province is decorated with red lanterns, creating a ceremonious, warm and festive atmosphere. [Photo/IC]

A set of rabbit-shaped lanterns are seen at a scenic area in the coastal city of Yantai, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

A mother and her child pose for a photo next to a set of red lanterns. [Photo/IC]

A set of rabbit-shaped lanterns welcome visitors in the coastal city of Yantai, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]