Springtime in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, is a celebration of color and life, earning the city its reputation as China’s perennial “city of blossoms”. Residents and tourists marvel at the vibrant azaleas and kapok blossoms — the city’s official flower — lining the boulevards, alongside various other species in bloom across all districts.

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This annual floral exuberance highlights both Guangzhou’s natural beauty and its commitment to environmental harmony and sustainable development. As one of the first cities in China to welcome spring, the southern metropolis invites residents and visitors to appreciate its sea of blossoms and find peace of mind.