Sprays of elegant blossoms festoon ‘ice city’

Although the flowers in southern China have already withered by mid-April, northernmost Harbin city is just entering its flowering period. Elegant blossoms of different varieties are currently festooning the "ice city" with the colors and vitality of early spring.

Mountain peach blossoms grace the branches of trees on April 15. [Photo/people.cn]

The delicate colors of mountain peach blossoms contrast with those of the surrounding fields on April 15. [Photo/people.cn]

Sprigs with blooms of delightful yellow winter jasmine enhance the countryside. [Photo/people.cn]

Vibrant purple flowers bask in the sunshine on April 15. [Photo/people.cn]

A student captures the magic of mountain peach blossoms at her university. [Photo/people.cn]