We've highlighted some photos of Dec 31, 2016, in Tianjin, a city in northern China. Some people went on spending sprees, dishing out cash on shopping, travel, and food, while others chose different ways to celebrate.

People gather outside Tianjin Joy City to welcome the New Year. [Photo by Zong Hui/Xinhua] People pose with hosts from Tianjin FM 99 Nice Radio outside Joy City. The station organizes such events every New Year's Eve. [Photo by Shi Songyu/Xinhua]

Balloons take people's wishes for the New Year aloft outside Joy City in Tianjin. [Photo by Zong Hui/Xinhua]