Folk artists perform the traditional datiehua — molten iron fireworks — at Fotang Ancient Town in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. [Photo/IC]

The Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture, Radio, Television, and Tourism has singled out 10 destinations or signature folk events it says best capture the holiday atmosphere.

Fotang Ancient Town (Yiwu)

Hengdian Yuanmingyuan New Park — Chinese New Year Dragon Lantern Cultural Festival (Dongyang)

Quzhou Ancient City (Kecheng district, Quzhou)

Heshang Dragon Lantern Festival (Xiaoshan district, Hangzhou)

Chenghuang Temple (Haishu district, Ningbo)

Qianyuan Dragon Lantern Fair (Deqing county)

Celebrating Chinese New Year in Shaoxing Ancient City (Yuecheng district, Shaoxing)

Pujiang Bench Dragon Performance (Pujiang county)

Chuzhou Ancient City Wall (Liandu district, Lishui)

"Spring Begins on Changjie, Good Fortune with Luqiao" (Luqiao district, Taizhou)