With the advent of spring, everything comes to life again. Colorful flowers bloom, and grass and trees sprout. Why not grab your camera and set out to capture the vibrant scenery in Wuxi?

Plum Garden for flower viewing

Plum blossoms in Plum Garden. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

A tourist dressed in hanfu poses for a photo with plum blossoms in Plum Garden. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The plum blossoms in Plum Garden, which houses over 40 species, have reached their peak viewing time for the year.

Yuantouzhu scenic area for rivers and mountains

Yuantouzhu scenic area is covered with mist in the morning of early spring. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Mist disperses in Yuantouzhu scenic area as the run rises. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Yuantouzhu scenic area, or Turtle Head Island scenic area, typically transforms into a fairyland with the arrival of spring rains. Enshrouded by dense mist, serene Yuantouzhu resembles a Chinese ink and wash painting from afar. As the sun slowly rises, the island reemerges from the dispersed mist.

Liyuan Garden for elaborate traditional Chinese landscape

Pavilions and paths in Liyuan Garden. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

A bird's-eye view of Liyuan Garden. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The exquisite pavilions and winding paths in Liyuan Garden are as beautiful as a fine traditional Chinese realistic painting. Filled with peach trees, sweet-scented osmanthus trees, lotuses, and water lilies, Liyuan of antique beauty attracts numerous flower enthusiasts in spring.