With the Spring Festival approaching, craftsmen across China are busy producing traditional lanterns, a key symbol of the holiday.

In Beijing, artisans at the Beijing Fine Arts Red Lantern Factory rush to complete orders of palace lanterns, known for their wooden frames, silk or glass inlays, hand-painted designs and nail-free mortise-and-tenon structure.

In Guangdong's Chaozhou, lanterns take on a regional flair, featuring painted screens and hanging styles that incorporate elements of Chaozhou Opera and embroidery.

As demand peaks, these handcrafted lanterns are set to light up the festive season with their enduring cultural charm.