Oct 1 marks China's National Day. To welcome the holiday in style, the streets and public squares of Baotou have already been given a festive makeover.

Yinhe Square in Baotou welcomes National Day with the sign in Chinese characters proclaiming the grand event. [Photo/Baotou news network]

Arden Square sets up a standing sign so residents can pose for group photos to mark the holiday. [Photo/Baotou news network]

Street lamps on the city's main streets are lined with national flags. [Photo/Baotou news network]

National flags are seen swinging in the wind at a lamp site. [Photo/Baotou news network]