Thick vines of bougainvillea “pour” down the side of a building in Kunming, Yunnan, creating a veritable purple waterfall. The colorful plant has reached the peak of its blooming season in this southwestern Chinese city. Residents enjoy the view from their flower-laden balconies and stairwells.
Bougainvillea vines hang from the side of a building in Kunming, Yunnan Province, on May 9, 2023. /CFP
Bougainvillea vines hang from the side of a building in Kunming, Yunnan Province, on May 9, 2023. /CFP
Bougainvillea vines hang from the side of a building in Kunming, Yunnan Province, on May 9, 2023. /CFP
Bougainvillea vines hang from the side of a building in Kunming, Yunnan Province, on May 9, 2023. /CFP
Bougainvillea vines hang from the side of a building in Kunming, Yunnan Province, on May 9, 2023. /CFP