Flower market in Shandong prepares for New Year

[Video by Song Ao for chinadaily.com.cn]

As the New Year rapidly approaches, the flower market in Chengwu county – administered by Heze city in East China's Shandong province – is festooned in a vibrant tapestry of colors.

A glorious array of flowers – butterfly orchids, azaleas and bush lilies, among dozens of other varieties – compete for attention with their blossoms, filling the air with the wafting fragrance.

Residents bustle through this floral paradise, taking moments to appreciate the beauty and carefully choosing their favorite blooms to celebrate the upcoming New Year. (Edited by Zhou Yunlai)