Uruguayan president feels Spring Festival atmosphere in Shanghai

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi experienced a strong festive atmosphere ahead of China's upcoming Spring Festival as he toured the Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai on Thursday as part of his ongoing seven-day state visit to China.

At the iconic site, Orsi was amazed by the lantern decorations for the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 17 this year.

The Uruguayan president also led his delegation in enjoying the famous views along Shanghai's Huangpu River aboard a cruise ship.

"The most important feeling for me from this trip is: 'When can I come again? Fantastic, congratulations!" Orsi wrote in a guestbook.

Shanghai is the second stop of Orsi's week-long state visit from Feb. 1 to 7 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Uruguayan president held talks with Xi in Beijing on Tuesday, with the two sides agreeing to deepen cooperation in various sectors.