Jan. 21, 2012

Tourists view red lanterns in the Confucius Temple Scenic Area in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 19, 2012. A large number of lanterns were lit up along the Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River scenic belt to greet the coming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan. 23 this year. (Xinhua/Han Yuqing)

Lanterns illuminate the bank of Qinhuai River in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 19, 2012. A large number of lanterns were lit up along the Confucius Temple and Qinhuai River scenic belt to greet the coming Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on Jan. 23 this year. (Xinhua/Han Yuqing)