The golden armour-clad monkey king is surrounded and acclaimed by all the little monkeys at the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits. This lantern display creates a joyful atmosphere for the visitors swarming in. [China.org.cn/Photo by Zhou Dongchao]

 

The Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, built during the Ming dynasty some 400 years ago, is one of the places that kept the most authentic old Shanghai flavor. A trial for the garden’s annual lantern fair was held on Sunday, days ahead of its official opening, attracting hoards of visitors.