As the Spring Festival approaches, vibrant "Chinese red" decorations fill the streets and alleys of Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, creating a festive atmosphere that fully captures the spirit of the Chinese New Year.

Photo taken on January 18, 2025 shows the new year decorations on the Mingyuan West Road in Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 18, 2025 shows the Xidaqiao Bridge is adorned with red lanterns in Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 18, 2025 shows citizens gather to take photos by the ice sculptures with roses on Youhao North Road in Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Tang Yong)

Photo taken on January 18, 2025 shows a large model themed around the Year of the Snake is showcased at a shopping mall in Urumqi City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Photo by Shiliuyun-Xinjiang Daily/Tang Yong)

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