Autumn has arrived in Beijing, and that means crisp breezes, warm sunrays and chrysanthemum flowers in full bloom. The 9th chrysanthemum festival opened on Friday in the Chinese capital, welcoming visitors for an olfactory and visual feast. /Xinhua Photo

Innumerable varieties of the flower are on display in different parks in Beijing, such as the Beihai Park and the Temple of Heaven. /Xinhua Photo

The floral festival is a good chance for amateur photographers to practice their shooting skills and nature lovers to inhale the earthy and herby scents emitted by the flowers. /Xinhua Photo

Chrysanthemums represent nobleness and longevity in Chinese culture and it has been a tradition for Chinese people to enjoy chrysanthemum blossoms and drink chrysanthemum tea in autumn. /Xinhua Photo