Taidong Pedestrian Street, a famous commercial pedestrian street in Qingdao, Shandong province, is brimming with festive vibes as Lantern Festival arrives.

Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month on the Chinese lunar calendar, which is Feb 15 this year. Its arrival also marks the end of Spring Festival celebrations.

The Taidong Pedestrian Street in Qingdao, Shandong province bustles with activities to celebrate Lantern Festival. [Photo by Cui Chao/Qingdao Daily]

The colorful lanterns add to the festive atmosphere along Taidong Pedestrian Street. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Qingdao Daily]

Visitors pose for photos with tanghulu, a traditional Chinese snack on a stick that is made of sugarcoated haws and other fruits or vegetables, on Taidong Pedestrian Street. [Photo by Cui Chao/Qingdao Daily]

The Taidong Pedestrian Street is decorated with festive lanterns to celebrate Lantern Festival, attracting hordes of visitors. [Photo by Cui Chao/Qingdao Daily]

A child experiences sugar-figure blowing on Taidong Pedestrian Street. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Qingdao Daily]

Tiger-shaped pillows, hats, shoes and toys are provided on Taidong Pedestrian Street. The tiger symbolizes health, strength and courage in traditional Chinese culture and this year marks the Year of the Tiger according to the Chinese zodiac. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Qingdao Daily]

Visitors select pyrography products at a stall for intangible cultural heritage items on Taidong Pedestrian Street. [Photo by Wang Haibin/Qingdao Daily]