Though the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rooster, is still five days away, the holiday market is already bustling at Shangri-La, capital of Dechen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Yunan Province.

New Year couplets, lanterns and Rooster-themed decorations are very popular with local residents.

Colorful flower decorations

Residents busy with holiday shopping

Local residents shopping for brass water pitchers and other local products at the market.