Peach blossoms admired in Shanxi mountains
CULTURE
By Zhang Ruijun

2017-03-12 10:39:21

663km to Beijing

By CGTN's Hu Chao 
Spring has arrived, and peach trees are blossoming in the mountains of Yuanqu County in north China’s Shanxi Province. 
Visitors come to see the blossoming peach flowers. /CGTN Photo 


This is the 2017 Peach Flower Festival in Linhui village. Tens of thousands of visitors have come to the village to admire the beauty of the peach blossoms. 
Locals hold cultural events to celebrate the Peach Flower Festival. /CGTN Photo
Villagers have built new roads in the mountains to make it easier to visit. Various cultural activities are also being held to add fun to the event. Local officials say the peach flower festival provides tourists with a great scenic spot, and boosts local revenues. 
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