With the arrival of spring, many varieties of flowers have come into full bloom in the warm breezes and sunshine. No more so than in Tai'an, in East China's Shandong province, which has become a city of flowers. Here are some places where you can enjoy the beauty of flowers in the city.
Plum blossom
Wangmu Pool
Location: No 70 Hongmen Road, Taishan district, Tai'an, Shandong province
Full bloom: Late March and April
Ticket price: Free
Opening hours: 8:00-16:30
Transport: Bus No 2 (Hongmen/Humen Park Station)
Tianwai Village
Location: No 243 Huanshan Road, Taishan district, Tai'an, Shandong province
Full bloom: Late March and April
Ticket price: Free
Opening hours: All day
Transport: Buses Nos 3, 19, 37, 49, 64 and 68 (Tianwai Village Station)
Mount Tai Plum Garden
Location: Huanshan Road, Taishan district, Tai'an, Shandong province
Full bloom: Late March and April
Ticket price: Free
Opening hours: All day
Transport: Buses Nos 14, 19, 37, 39, 49 and 64 (Huanshan Road Plum Garden Station)
Tourists check their photos under the pink and white plum blossoms at Mount Tai Plum Garden in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province. [Photo/iqilu.com]