Spring has sprung: Plum blossoms bloom in parts of China - CGTN

Chinese people love the plum blossom. The ancient Chinese regarded the flower as brave, pure and noble. The harsher the winter is, the more beautiful and fragrant flowers are. For this reason, winter season is usually associated with plum blossoms in China. During January and February, the flowers are in full bloom in many parts of the country.

White plum blossoms after a spell of showers in Suzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 6, 2020. /VCG Photo

White plum blossoms after a spell of showers in Suzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 6, 2020. /VCG Photo

Red plum blossoms create a lively spring scenery in Suzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 6, 2020. /VCG Photo

Red plum blossoms create a lively spring scenery in Suzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 6, 2020. /VCG Photo

Pink fragrant flowers attract a bird in Renhuai City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 6, 2020. /VCG Photo

Pink fragrant flowers attract a bird in Renhuai City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 6, 2020. /VCG Photo

Beautiful plum scenery in Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 5, 2020. /VCG Photo

Beautiful plum scenery in Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 5, 2020. /VCG Photo

Beautiful plum scenery in Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 5, 2020. /VCG Photo

Beautiful plum scenery in Nanjing City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 5, 2020. /VCG Photo

Beautiful plum scenery in Nanjing City, east China's Jingsu Province, February 5, 2020. /VCG Photo

Beautiful plum scenery in Nanjing City, east China's Jingsu Province, February 5, 2020. /VCG Photo

Plum blossoms in Chongqing City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. /VCG Photo

Plum blossoms in Chongqing City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. /VCG Photo

Plum blossom buds in Lianyungang City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 4, 2020. /VCG Photo

Plum blossom buds in Lianyungang City, east China's Jiangsu Province, February 4, 2020. /VCG Photo

Plum blossoms in Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province, January 29, 2020. /VCG Photo

Plum blossoms in Tongling City, east China's Anhui Province, January 29, 2020. /VCG Photo

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