CCTV.com report: As the Chinese New Year approaches, the festive spirit grows stronger, with New Year goods markets and New Year fairs opening across the country. People are busy purchasing New Year goods and flowers, while reservations for New Year's reunion dinners continue to rise.
Linyi, Shandong: From simply shopping for goods to exploring the market, traditional markets are revitalized
In a rural fair of Yishui County, Linyi, Shandong, more and more people began to gather as noon neared. Unlike in the past, today's fairs draw more visitors, especially young people, and feature a popular variety of snacks, pastries, and handcrafted items.
Chongqing: stroll through the market, savor hot pot, and relish New Year atmosphere
Recently, Xinglonghu Park in Yongchuan District, Chongqing, has created a New Year goods street. In addition to buying unique goods, visitors can enjoy intangible cultural heritage (ICH) performances and participate in immersive activities like a hanfu parade.
As night fell, a 1,000-square-meter hot pot banquet venue was set up in a square. Customers gathered around the pot, watching performances and chatting about everyday life.
Jiujiang, Jiangxi: ICH items shine along the Yangtze River, presenting colorful New Year celebrations
At the ICH-themed New Year goods market in Jiujiang, Jiangxi, 14 ICH items, including Ruichang's tea-picking opera, paper-cutting, bamboo-weaving, and Hukou's wooden boat-crafting, were showcased in succession.
Suzhou, Jiangsu: New Year flowers enter their peak sales season, with a series of flower purchase services available
At the Sunan Flower Market in Suzhou, a variety of New Year flowers are prominently displayed. Some flower markets have introduced flower package deals that can be pre-ordered online. Some others have launched the "Old Pots for Fresh Flowers" initiative. Besides bringing pots to get flowers on-site, consumers can also choose innovative "eco-friendly flower boxes", which can be directly placed into their pots.
Shijiazhuang, Hebei: visit flower markets for festive vibe and flower exhibition to ring in New Year
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, is hosting a New Year flower exhibition, offering residents and visitors a new "touring and shopping" one-stop experience. Popular New Year flowers like moth orchids, bush lilies, and lilies are on display. At the exhibition, horticulturists have selected the "Flower King" from over 200 varieties based on species, colors, and arrangement shapes. Some creative flower arrangements, with their unique shapes and bright colors, have become the top choice for consumers.
Foshan, Guangdong: Floating water flower market is rich in festive spirit, highlighting the charm of water town culture in south of the Five Ridges
Recently, the floating New Year flower market in Lishui Town, Foshan, Guangdong officially opened, attracting many residents and visitors.
Yongjia, Zhejiang: Characteristic agritourism becomes a popular choice for New Year reunion dinner reservations
In Yongjia County, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, reservations for New Year reunion dinners are booming. Popular restaurants are already hard to book, and unique agritourism spots are also experiencing a surge in orders. To cope with the high demand, many agritourism venues are upgrading their decor and adding private dining rooms.