Spring weather, flowers come to Yunyan

Check out this spring flower-viewing guide for Yunyan district, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province. The following places are ideal for a spring outing with friends and have plenty of great photo-ops.

Qianling Mountain Park (wisterias, cherry blossoms)

Viewing period: March to April

Address: No 187 Zaoshan Road, Yunyan district

Nearby areas of interest: Yinhai Yuanlong Square, Luguanchong Forest Park

Stunning purple wisteria petals form a lovely contrast with the green leaves in Qianling Mountain Park in Yunyan district. [Photo/WeChat account of Yunyan district]

Stunning cherry blossoms in Qianling Mountain Park in Yunyan district, Guiyang. [Photo/Visual China]

Denggao Yunshan Forest Park (roses, Chinese roses, tulips)

Viewing period: April to September

Address: East section of Zhonghuan Road, Yunyan district

Activities: Hiking, flower viewing, mountaineering, and couple of photoshoots

Chinese roses in blossom at Denggao Yunshan Forest Park in Yunyan district attract many visitors. [Photo/WeChat account of Shuangshuang Guiyang]

Baoshan Campus of Guizhou Normal University (cheery blossoms)

Viewing period: March to April

Address: No 116 Baoshan North Road, Yunyan district

Nearby areas of interest: Yangming Temple, Wenchang Pavilion

Luguanchong Forest Park (Chinese roses)

Viewing period: April to September

Address: Guanshan East Road, Yunyan district

Nearby areas of interest: Liuguangmen site, Weiqingmen site