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Gansu ancient town lit up ahead of Lantern Festival

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A bird's-eye view photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC
A bird's-eye view photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

A bird's-eye view photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

An aerial photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC
An aerial photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

An aerial photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

A photo shows the buildings of Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC
A photo shows the buildings of Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

A photo shows the buildings of Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

A bird's-eye view photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC
A bird's-eye view photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

A bird's-eye view photo shows Wulan Ancient Town lit up at night in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

An aerial photo shows crowds gathering at the Wulan Ancient Town scenic spot in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC
An aerial photo shows crowds gathering at the Wulan Ancient Town scenic spot in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

An aerial photo shows crowds gathering at the Wulan Ancient Town scenic spot in Zhangye, Gansu Province, February 19, 2024. /IC

Beaming brightly in Zhangye, Gansu Province, an ancient town scenic spot has been lit up at night in the run up to the Lantern Festival. The celebration – which is called “Yuanxiao Jie” in Chinese – is a culmination of Chinese New Year celebrations for many, taking place on February 24 this year. The Wulan Ancient Town drew visitors out for a charming light show ahead of this weekend's festivities. 

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