Crew members shoot the rehearsal of Guo's dragon dance in Hong Kong. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

The best part of the documentary is the direct communication between presenters and ordinary people. After shooting, the series is broadcasted immediately in a few days, which ensures audiences get a vivid experience of Chinese New Year.

So far, the series has been viewed 12 million times on two of the major video websites in China and is well received both at home and abroad.

"It is so amazing," said "Kimigo_X号" on Weibo, "I've planned a trip to Harbin."

Many are touched by scenes in the documentary. "I miss my family," said Lucia on Weibo, "I must visit my grandma next year."