Plums in Yiyuan Garden, Rugao, Nantong, Jiangsu province, recently entered their peak blooming period as early spring approaches, attracting large crowds to the garden.

The plum blossom is a symbol of hope and new beginnings in Chinese culture, and its delicate pink and white petals are a sight to behold.

Yiyuan Garden features a Jiangnan style and was first built in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The pavilion, terrace, and rockery are all laid out asymmetrically.

An aerial view of blooming plums in Yiyuan Garden, Rugao, Nantong, Jiangsu province. [Photo/IC]

A photo taken on Feb 16 shows tourists admiring blooming plums in Yiyuan Garden, Rugao, Nantong, Jiangsu province. [Photo/IC]