Festive markets bustle ahead of Spring Festival in Chongqing

Photos taken on Jan. 27, 2026 show residents selecting New Year decorations at the Tiansheng Wholesale Market in Beibei District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. As the Spring Festival approaches, major markets in Beibei District are bustling with activity, with shelves filled with festive items such as lanterns, Spring Festival couplets and the character “Fu,” as well as Chinese knots symbolizing good fortune and delicate zodiac horse ornaments, attracting many shoppers eager to prepare for the holiday and welcome the upcoming Spring Festival with a strong sense of ceremony. (Qin Tingfu/Guangming Pictures)

Photos taken on Jan. 27, 2026 show residents selecting New Year decorations at the Tiansheng Wholesale Market in Beibei District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. As the Spring Festival approaches, major markets in Beibei District are bustling with activity, with shelves filled with festive items such as lanterns, Spring Festival couplets and the character “Fu,” as well as Chinese knots symbolizing good fortune and delicate zodiac horse ornaments, attracting many shoppers eager to prepare for the holiday and welcome the upcoming Spring Festival with a strong sense of ceremony. (Qin Tingfu/Guangming Pictures)

Photos taken on Jan. 27, 2026 show residents selecting New Year decorations at the Tiansheng Wholesale Market in Beibei District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. As the Spring Festival approaches, major markets in Beibei District are bustling with activity, with shelves filled with festive items such as lanterns, Spring Festival couplets and the character “Fu,” as well as Chinese knots symbolizing good fortune and delicate zodiac horse ornaments, attracting many shoppers eager to prepare for the holiday and welcome the upcoming Spring Festival with a strong sense of ceremony. (Qin Tingfu/Guangming Pictures)