As the Chinese Lunar New Year draws near, many residents in Zhanjiang have begun shopping for the festival.

Most shops in the city are decorated with festive goods to attract customers. Sales of ornaments such as red lanterns, Chinese knots, Spring Festival couplets and New Year pictures are really heating up.

Customers choose Chinese New Year goods in a shop in Zhanjiang on Jan 20. [Photo/gdzjdaily.com.cn]

Spring Festival goods are on sale in Zhanjiang as holidays approach. [Photo/gdzjdaily.com.cn]