Spring Festival is around the corner and many old streets in Shanghai have rolled out various activities to create a festive atmosphere and boost consumption.

Nanxiang Old Street, a 4A tourist attraction in Jiading district, provides lantern shows. Colorful lanterns form the shape of a dragon between the Nanxiang Twin Towers, expressing good wishes for the Year of Dragon.

The gantry between the Nanxiang Twin Towers is decked with dragon-shaped lanterns. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A basket of freshly made Nanxiang stuffed steamed buns. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Famous for Nanxiang xiaolongbao, or steamed stuffed buns, Nanxiang Old Street has several restaurants where visitors can savor specialty foods. They can even learn how to make stuffed buns from master chefs.

Red lanterns decorate traditional houses by the river. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Qibao Ancient Town, a centuries-old town close to the center of Shanghai, has a new look with red lanterns hung everywhere, making it a popular place to take photos.

According to legend, the ancient town was named after Qibao, the seven treasures., The town will set up seven locations for lantern exhibition during the Spring Festival, symbolizing good luck in the coming year.

A chef boils dumplings in a pot. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Glutenous dumplings stuffed with meat or sesame are for sale in the old streets of Qibao Ancient Town; eating glutenous dumplings during the Spring Festival indicates the happiness of the family union.

The "dragon gate" of the fair on Nanjing Road Walkway. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A New Year fair kicked off on Nanjing East Road, a pedestrian street that has been one of Shanghai's most popular tourist destinations, combining tradition with fashion to welcome the Spring Festival. The fair features over 80 stalls selling famous snacks, handicrafts, and quality products. There are also pop-up stores and fascinating shows, providing a multi-dimensional experience for visitors.

Another highlight of the fair is the special display that restores a scene from the hit TV series Blossoms Shanghai, immersing visitors in the memory of life in 1990s Shanghai.