1 / 5   Peach flowers are blooming in the Summer Palace, creating a picturesque view inside the historic imperial compound. /CGTN Photo.

2 / 5   Citizens are rushing to the site to enjoy spring, with some in traditional Chinese clothing. The peak flower season will run until late April. /VCG Photo.

3 / 5   With a gentle spring breeze and warmer weather, it is also the most pleasant time to be outside in this part of China. /CGTN Photo.

4 / 5   The Summer Palace was the summer resort for the ancient Chinese royal family and a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. /CGTN Photo.

5 / 5   The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features including the Seventeen-arch Bridge, Longevity Hill, and Buddhist Fragrance Pavilion. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. VCG Photo.