See Stunning Aerial Photos of China’s Cherry Blossoms
See Stunning Aerial Photos of China’s Cherry Blossoms
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An aerial photo taken on March 26, 2017 shows a heart-shaped rest area surrounded by cherry blossoms in Fenghuanggou Scenic Spot of Nanchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province.Wan Xiang—Xinhua/Sipa USA
Spring has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, comes the cherry blossoms.
The annual blooming of the flowers is celebrated around the world in events like Washington D.C.’s National Cherry Blossom Parade, where attendees can get an up-close look at the gorgeous blossoms. But for a more ethereal view of the springtime icon, check out these aerial photographs recently captured in various provinces throughout China.
This year, from March 15 to April 14, Shanghai is holding its 7th annual Cherry Blossom Festival, where breathtaking images of the flowers within Gucun Park were photographed from above.
Drone cameras also took pictures in several regions throughout the country, including a symbolic composition of a heart-shaped rest area surrounded by pink cherry blossoms in Nanchang County, located in the southeastern Chinese province of Jiangxi.
Scroll through the slideshow to enjoy a gallery of Chinese cherry blossom trees.
An aerial photo taken on March 26, 2017 shows a heart-shaped rest area surrounded by cherry blossoms in Fenghuanggou Scenic Spot of Nanchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province. Wan Xiang—Xinhua/Sipa USAVisitors flock to Gucun Park to view blooming cherry blossoms in Shanghai, on March 8th, 2017. The 7th Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at Gucun Park from March 15th to April 14th, 2017.Sipa Asia/Sipa USAVisitors flock to Gucun Park to view blooming cherry blossoms in Shanghai, on March 8th, 2017. The 7th Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at Gucun Park from March 15th to April 14th, 2017.Sipa Asia/Sipa USAA photo taken on March 26, 2017 shows an aerial view of cherry blossoms in Fenghuanggou Scenic Spot of Nanchang County, east China's Jiangxi Province. Xinhua/Sipa USAA photo taken on April 2, 2017 shows the aerial view of the cherry blossoms in Yilong New Area of the Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxi'nan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Xinhua/Sipa USAA photo taken on April 2, 2017 shows the aerial view of the cherry blossoms in Yilong New Area of the Bouyei-Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Qianxi'nan, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Xinhua/Sipa USAA picture taken on March 14, 2017 shows a visitor walking below cherry blossoms in Wuhan University, in central China's Hubei province.AFP/Getty ImagesA photo taken on March 27, 2017 shows the aerial view of the cherry blossoms in Gui'an, southwest China's Guizhou Province.Xinhua/Sipa USA
