Hustle and Bustle for Chinese New Year - Shanghai

On one of the only non-rainy days this week, the kids and I went to the Yu Garden Bazaar in the old part of Shanghai yesterday to see if the lanterns are up and pick up some New Year decorations. There was plenty going on and I thought you'd enjoy seeing New Year preparation and excitement in the city.

We went to the street where they sell decorations and found stuffed dragons of every shape and size as well as the typical red lanterns and paper decorations to put on doors and windows. New Year treats were for sale and we passed, reluctantly on candied fruit, known as bing tang hu lu. (It looks better than it tastes...)

Photos: © 2012 Sara Naumann, licensed to About.com.