In a large flower market in downtown Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, many residents come to shop and enjoy the beautiful flowers. With only a few days left until the New Year and just over a month until the Spring Festival, many businesses have started preparing popular holiday flowers such as orchids, azaleas, and peonies.

Named for its butterfly-like appearance, the moth orchid, or phalaenopsis, symbolizes good luck and fortune and is one of the most popular holiday flowers. [Photo/Dazhong News]

In a large flower market in downtown Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, many residents come to shop and enjoy the beautiful flowers. [Photo/Dazhong News]

With the arrival of the New Year, many businesses have started preparing popular holiday flowers such as orchids, azaleas, and peonies. [Photo/Dazhong News]