Cherry blossoms bring tourists to Guizhou

With the cherry blossom season upon us, Guizhou's Guian Cherry Blossom Garden is enticing tourists.

Shrouded in shades of pastel pink, the garden, located in Southwest China's Guizhou province, is known as a global hotspot for the flower.

Home to upwards of 700,000 cherry blossom trees, the garden covers an area of 1,600 hectares.

Flowers bloom at Pingba Cherry Blossom Garden in Guizhou province. [Photo by Qiu Lingfeng]

[Photo by Qiu Lingfeng]

Time: from March 10 to April 10

Location: Zhangyuan Road, Pingba District, Anshun, Guizhou Province

Ticket price: Free admission

How to get there:

Bus: Take bus No 701 from Beijing Road Stop or Guiyang North Station and get off at the terminus (about 25 minutes between two shuttles), then change to Nos 7 or 702 and get off at Pingba Farm Stop (about 30 minutes between two shuttles).

Coach: The direct coaches depart at 2721 Huaxi Road, Huaxi district, Guiyang, and will cost 20 yuan ($2.98) per person.