A dragon-shaped lantern is lit up on Jan 12 on the lake of the Tang Paradise tourist attraction in Xi'an – capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province – evoking a strong New Year's atmosphere. All sorts of different shapes of lanterns, pavilions and garden landscapes in Tang Paradise are complementing each other, creating a particularly stunning view. This year's Spring Festival falls on Jan 22. [Photo/IC]

A vivid rabbit-shaped lantern goes on display in Tang Paradise in Xi'an. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, which is about longevity, peace, prosperity and hope in Chinese culture. [Photo/IC]

A proud mom and her two kids wear hanfu – traditional Chinese attire – to pose for a photo in front of some beautiful lanterns in Tang Paradise in Xi'an. [Photo/IC]

Lanterns in different shapes – some like flowers and others like ducks - are lit up in Tang Paradise. [Photo/IC]