On January 17, the 2026 Lai’an New Year Market opened at Xingmao Tourism Resort in Chaohu, Anhui. It drew visitors from Anhui and Jiangsu, featuring local specialties like Chahe beef, folk performances including lion dances, and cultural activities such as paper-cutting. With 560,000 yuan in coupons issued online and offline, the two-day event boosted holiday consumption and offered a lively festive experience.(Photo by the organizers and China Youth Daily) 

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By Wang Yu, Wang Ziyuan, Jiao Yayi(intern), Lv Hua, Zhang Yuhan, Wang Haihan/ China Youth Daily