As Spring Festival, the most important festival for Chinese people, approaches, Qingdao residents are busy purchasing snacks, decorations, gifts and other necessities.

Shoppers browse selections at a supermarket in Qingdao West Coast New Area on Jan 9. [Photo/IC]

Local residents select red lanterns and other New Year decorations at a supermarket in Qingdao on Jan 9. [Photo/IC]

People buy candies and chocolates for the imminent Spring Festival in Qingdao, Shandong province. [Photo/IC]

People purchase nuts, candies, seasonings, couplets, and red-Fu-character pictures at a supermarket in Qingdao on Jan 9. [Photo/IC]

Customers pick fruits at a supermarket in Qingdao, as they prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival. [Photo/IC]

Various rabbit toys are on sale at a supermarket in Qingdao. The upcoming Spring Festival marks the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit. [Photo/IC]

People get in a festive mood as the Year of the Rabbit is just around the corner. [Photo/IC]