The fifth Gaoligong Flower Festival kicked off on Friday in Tengchong, southwest China's Yunnan Province. /VCG Photo

As spring comes, thousands of acres of brassica plants, or cole flowers, have bloomed in the shadows of the Gaoligong Mountains, making it an ideal destination for tourists. /VCG Photo

The 20-day festival offers hot air balloon rides, bike rides through the flower fields and soaking in hot springs. /VCG Photo

An aerial photo shows the amazing colors of the flower fields. /VCG Photo