As Spring Festival approaches, Chongqing is literally glowing! 🌆 The megacity famous for its mountains and spice has swapped its usual misty grays for a dazzling crimson makeover. Streets are strung with lanterns shaped like chili peppers (of course!), while markets overflow with red envelopes, paper cuttings, and fu character decorations symbolizing good fortune.
The aroma of numbing Sichuan peppercorns and sizzling hotpot broth fills the air as families gather for tuannianfan (reunion dinners). 🥘 Local influencer Mei Zhang tells us: \"It's not just red decorations – our cheeks turn red from the spicy food and laughing!\".
Night brings magic: the Jiefangbei CBD becomes a LED-lit dragon playground, while traditional yangge dancers twirl ribbons along the Yangtze riverside. 🐉 For young locals, the real celebration is blending old and new – posting temple fair selfies while queuing for limited-edition red bubble tea.
