Rabbit statues are seen at the Tianyi Square, a commercial block in the downtown area of Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Evening News]

The city of Ningbo in East China's Zhejiang province has been dressed up to welcome the upcoming Spring Festival.

Decorations, including rabbit statues, were recently put up around Tianyi Square, a commercial block in downtown Ningbo, to usher in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.

Rabbit statues are seen at the Tianyi Square, a commercial block in the downtown area of Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Evening News]

Rabbit statues add to the festive atmosphere in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Evening News]

A rabbit statue is seen in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Evening News]