In Shanghai, an agriculture products fair provides a rich variety of food and festive supplies. Locals are busy purchasing for the celebration. Some even come with suitcases.

Shanghai Resident, said,"I come here every year. They have products from every corner of the country. And the prices are very reasonable."

As the festival draws near, Guangdong's flower market becomes more crowded.The moth orchids and miniature trees are among the most popular.

In Heilongjiang Province, people pour into stores to buy jewelry shaped like rabbits to celebrate the coming Year of Rabbit.

Heilongjiang Resident, said, "I was born in the year of Rabbit, so I decided to buy myself a rabbit necklace, wishing myself a happy and smooth year ahead."

Stuffed rabbit toys are also listed on the shopping lists of many. Shop owners say the toys are selling very fast and they have to replenish supplies every second day.