Holiday decor is selling well in Hai'an, a county-level city in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, creating a festive atmosphere as the Spring Festival and the Year of the Rat approach.

Local markets are now jam-packed with Spring Festival goods, ranging from decorations to preserved food. Many of the items represent good fortune in the upcoming year.

"Fu" characters, lanterns, Chinese knots, and rat dolls have turned many markets red, a color that symbolizes happiness and prosperity in China.

As the Spring Festival approaches, markets in Hai'an have begun selling red lanterns, Chinese knots, and rat dolls, attracting many customers. [Photo/ntfabu.com]