The Magical Lantern Festival is underway in London, where visitors can see hundreds of light installations inspired by the ancient Silk Road connecting China with the West. /CFP Photo

The Silk Road is a network of routes for trade and cultural exchanges for over 1,000 years. China’s “Belt and Road” initiative aims at strengthening ties across regions by reviving the significant road. /CFP Photo

Featured lanterns include landmarks representing ancient China, India, the Middle East, Central Asia and Europe. Models of pagodas, palaces, pyramids, camels, and characters from the Disney film “Aladdin” are also on display. /CFP Photo

Pandas and a giant rooster can also be seen at the festival, in celebration of the upcoming the Year of Rooster, which begins on January 28, 2017. /CFP Photo

The festival at Chiswick House runs through February 26. /CFP Photo