The Confucius Temple in Nanjing, the capital of east China’s Jiangsu Province, has seen multi-colored paper lanterns in the shape of lotus flowers hanging along the banks of the Qinhuai River to celebrate Lantern Festival, which will fall next Saturday. /CFP Photo

Although the week-long Spring Festival national holiday is over, locals and tourists alike have been immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere. /CFP Photo

Although the week-long Spring Festival national holiday is over, locals and tourists alike have been immersing themselves in the festive atmosphere. /CFP Photo