The sign of the snake
It might not be easy to think of a nice wish for this zodiac year, but the reptile is an important part of Chinese culture.
The Year of the Snake is theirs
As the Chinese New Year celebration brings in the Year of the Snake, China Daily's photographers and correspondents have been looking for people from across the nation who were born in the Year of the Snake to tell their tales.
A stylish touch of snake
Anything with a snake theme is in vogue this year - from sportswear to gadgets and accessories, to fashion, footwear and even stamps - as the country edges nearer the Year of the Snake on the traditional Chinese calendar.
Going home? or Going away?
Not everyone in China will celebrate Spring Festival the traditional way this year.
Chinese-style carnival! Guides for Snake Year temple fairs in Beijing
The temple fair is a social gathering in China. Legend has it that it originated in ancient times when people offered sacrifices to village deities, and the ritual's location gradually evolved into a marketplace for people to exchange products as well as stage cultural performances.
Great snakes!
The Chinese have an irrational fear of the snake, yet the representation of the zodiac animal includes a bittersweet tale of vows and hearts broken and love transcending disaster.
