With the approach of the Spring Festival, which begins on Jan 22 this year, people in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have been busy buying goods, decorations, flowers and lanterns to get into the festive spirit. 

Crowds of people wander around the supermarkets to pick goods for the upcoming Spring Festival. [Photo/Nanning Evening News]

People buy red new year flowers as decorations to create a festive atmosphere in their homes. [Photo/Nanning Evening News]

Rows of spring festival scrolls are hung in front of the stalls selling spring festival decorations. [Photo/Nanning Evening News]

Cured meat and sausages are customer favourites during the Spring Festival. [Photo/Nanning Evening News]