Thursday, January 26, 2012

Travel photo of the day: A golden dragon for the New Year

Peter Parks / AFP - Getty Images

Thousands of people visit a lantern festival to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Dragon in Shanghai on January 23, 2012. The Lunar New Year begins on January 23 and is the beginning of the Spring Festival holiday.

Monday marked the start of the Chinese New Year, which is celebrated by millions around the world. The festivities involved in the two-week long celebration make for some great photography opportunities. From dragons to lanterns to fireworks, the Chinese New Year brings not only good luck, but also stunning images. Take a look at the below slideshow for just a few examples.

You don't have to live in Asia to take part in the festivities, either. Here is a list of cities where you can celebrate in the U.S.

If you take photos of a Chinese New Year celebration, or just have photos of destinations you'd like to share, click here to submit them.

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Peter Parks / AFP - Getty Images

Millions around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, which began on Jan. 23 and welcomes the year of the dragon.

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Source: http://todaytravel.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/25/10235784-travel-photo-of-the-day-a-golden-dragon-for-the-new-year

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