A 40-minute drive from Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, takes you into a sea of lush pines, where 99 percent forest coverage ensures that every breath is filled with the refreshing scent of pine needles.
Hundreds of hectares of cherry blossoms are currently in full bloom in Qingjiang village, Huali town, near Kaizhou Lake in Kaiyang county, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province.
The Guizhou Plum Blossom Garden in Gui'an New Area opened on Feb 22, marking the beginning of the romantic plum blossom season and drawing many visitors.
In recent years, the city of Guiyang has made significant strides in promoting its ecological civilization and accelerating its green and low-carbon development.
In July of this year, the Guiyang bureau of ecology and environment held a series of "zero-waste city" activities in communities.