Nantong in Jiangsu province is permeated with a strong festive atmosphere as the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb 10 this year, is drawing nearer.

Dive into the following photo gallery to share in the city's festive atmosphere and the happiness of local residents.

A huge Spring Festival couplet hangs on the landmark building Bell Tower in Nantong, which has become the city's Spring Festival traditional. [Photo by Qian Xianhua for nantong.gov.cn]