Spring Festival and Tibetan New Year-Losar are around the corner. Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region is brimming with a festive atmosphere.

Citizens are making special purchases for the upcoming Spring Festival and Tibetan New Year-Losar at Taiyang Dao Market in Lhasa City, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. 

Photo shows a citizen selecting Tibetan couplets at Barkhor Shopping Mall.

Photo shows "Karsel" sold in a shopping mall. 

Photo shows "Losa Metog" sold in a shopping mall. 

Photo shows citizens shopping for double New Year.

Photo shows wooden bowls sold in a shopping fair held for double New Year. 

Photo shows performers from art troupes of Xasoi Township of Qonggyai County, Shannan City dancing for Spring Festival and Tibetan New Year-Losar. 

[Photo/Lhundrup Tsering, Li Haixing, Tsewang, Phentok, Tsering Phuntsog, Tang Bin, Losang, Tenzin Chophel, Kelzang Jigme, Yangjen, Kelzang Lhundrup, Lu Lijuan]