Cherry Blossoms Burst Forth at the Millenary Temple in Yanta District, Xi'an City

Cherry blossoms burst forth at the Qinglong Temple in Yanta District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province during the blooming time, and tourists come in an endless stream to have a visual feast.

As one of the famous Buddhist temples built in the Tang Dynasty, Qinglong Temple has introduced several varieties of rare cherry trees from Japan since 1980s. As long as entering the Temple, tourists will find themselves surrounded by a pink ocean, with the cherry tree trunks tall and straight.

Nearly 1,000 cherry trees are planted in the Temple, totaling 12 varieties. From March to April each year, they come marching out and add the spring romance to Yanta District.

Spring scene in the Qinglong Temple [Photo by Wu Yuting]

Tourists wander in the Cherry Park [Photo by Xin Xiaoxia]

Cherry blossoms in full bloom [Photo by Xin Xiaoxia]

Green ukon [Photo by Xin Xiaoxia]

Tourist takes photos of cherry blossoms [Photo by Xin Xiaoxia]

Tourists visit the Cheery Park in spring [Photo by Xin Xiaoxia]