This photo taken on January 20, 2025 shows lanterns illuminating Huaguoshan (Flowers and Fruit Mountain) Scenic Area in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. (CFP)

Huaguoshan Mountain, legendary home of Monkey King in the novel Journey to the West, has opened its first lantern festival inspired by the novel, featuring nearly 20 classic scenes.

As part of the Spring Festival celebrations, the lantern festival will continue until March 9.

This photo taken on January 20, 2025 shows lanterns illuminating Huaguoshan (Flowers and Fruit Mountain) Scenic Area in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. (CFP)

This photo taken on January 20, 2025 shows lanterns illuminating Huaguoshan (Flowers and Fruit Mountain) Scenic Area in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. (CFP)

This photo taken on January 20, 2025 shows lanterns illuminating Huaguoshan (Flowers and Fruit Mountain) Scenic Area in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. (CFP)

This photo taken on January 20, 2025 shows lanterns illuminating Huaguoshan (Flowers and Fruit Mountain) Scenic Area in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province. (CFP)