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Ancient villages in Yixian County of east China's Anhui Province are filled with festive vibes as the Spring Festival approaches. Locals follow folk customs by making steamed rice cakes, fish lanterns, and writing spring couplets, drawing tourists to share the festive joy together.

A villager makes steamed rice cakes with different patterns in Nanping Village of Yixian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 6, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)