As Chinese New Year nears, flower markets in Changji, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region burst with color – phalaenopsis orchids and azaleas, symbols of prosperity, fill nearly every stall. Spanning 5,000 square meters, the downtown market hosts over thirty vendors and a thousand flower varieties. With early arrivals of peonies from Kunming and orchids from Guangzhou, supply meets demand, letting the season's joy bloom.