Cherry blossoms in Hengzhou declare coming of spring

Peach blossoms in Hengzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, lend a flush of pink to the city with the arrival of spring, drawing bees to collect honey. [Photo by Peng Yuanhe and Chen Haiguo/People's Daily]

A raft of ducks swims around in the water near the peach trees. The duck is said to be the first to notice when the river warms up in the spring, according to a traditional Chinese saying. [Photo by Peng Yuanhe and Chen Haiguo/People's Daily]

With its wings spread wide, a duck paddles through the water.[Photo by Peng Yuanhe and Chen Haiguo/People's Daily]