Taiyuan Ancient County is illuminated with colorful lights in Taiyuan, capital of North China's Shanxi province, on Jan 25. A lantern festival in celebration of the traditional Spring Festival holiday is being held in Taiyuan Ancient County from Jan 25 to March 5. [Photo/IC]

A large lantern in the shape of a tiger with wings is installed near a gate of Taiyuan Ancient County on Jan 25. Locals are spreading festive cheer, as the Year of the Tiger will start on Feb 1. There are more than 150 sets of colorful lanterns on display in Taiyuan Ancient County. [Photo/IC]

A dragon dance is held in Taiyuan Ancient County in Taiyuan on Jan 25. The 40-day lantern festival will showcase traditional Chinese New Year culture by staging a variety of performances revolving around folk customs and intangible cultural heritage. [Photo/IC]

Visitors watch a drone show marking the coming Spring Festival holiday in Taiyuan Ancient County on Jan 25. [Photo/IC]