Shenyang lantern festival prepares for grand opening

Brightly-lit lanterns are photographed at Guandong (Northeast China) Movie and TV Town in Shenyang, capital of Liaoning province, on Jan 29. With various venues scattered throughout the town, the 10th Shengjing (former name of Shenyang) Lantern Festival will be officially open to visitors from Feb 6 to 21. Around 15,000 colorful lanterns are on show to visitors. [Photo/VCG]

Crowds of visitors walk past two large pig-shaped lanterns at Guandong Movie and TV Town in Shenyang, Jan 29. This year will be the Year of the Pig, according to the Chinese zodiac. [Photo/VCG]