In these days leading up to Lunar New Year 2017, the boisterous atmosphere of the coming festival has already filled every part of Da Nang.

Here are some photos which show the cheerful and exciting atmosphere in the city before the festival has even begun.

Roosters - the mascot of Lunar New Year 2017

Decorations alongside a local street, including images of artificial yellow apricot blossom

Numerous pots of yellow apricot blossoms and kumquats are offered on sale

Various types of orchird flowers on display at a Spring flower market

A local man buying artificial flowers