The 24^th Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival opened on Feb. 2 and is expected to run till mid-March, at the southern Sichuan province city that is known for well salt production and rich dinosaur fossil discoveries.

More than 130 lantern units are now on display at Caideng Park in the center of the modern city. A total of 26 streets spreading across the downtown area are lit up with decorative lightings.

More than 200 real size dinosaur replicas and large lantern units are installed along the 12-kilometer roads leading out of the city to greet visitors coming from other places for the grand lantern show.