As temperature continues to rise amid rainfall in Beijing, the beautiful crape myrtle is blooming in the ancient imperial garden Yuanmingyuan, also known as the Old Summer Palace. The park is located in the northwestern corner in Haidian District in Beijing. The fragrance of the crape myrtle has enveloped the park.

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