The spring sunshine comes after the Qingming Festival holiday. In municipal parks in Zhongshan, crowds of people eager to immerse themselves in seas of blossoms.

At Zimaling Park, fringe flowers (Loropetalum chinense) are in full bloom, drawing flocks of people to snap photos. (Photo by Miao Xiaojian)

The blooming cerise paperflowers (Bougainvillea glabra) in Jinzishan Park. (Photo by Miao Xiaojian)

A hillside is blanketed with cerise paperflowers. (Photo by Miao Xiaojian)

A romantic purple sea of blooming common vervain (Verbena officinalis) in Zhongshan Talent Park. (Photo by Miao Xiaojian)

In Zimaling Park, lychee blossoms are in full bloom. (Photo by Miao Xiaojian)

Tanzhou Expressway is edged with vivid blooming paperflowers. (Photo by Miao Xiaojian)