Kapok flowers herald a beautiful spring in Hainan
Springtime in Changjiang Li autonomous county, South China's Hainan province, looks like a scene from a painting. The vibrant red kapok flowers swaying in the gentle breeze against the backdrop of the lush green mountains and tranquil rice fields create a picturesque landscape that encapsulates the essence of spring.
Kapok, a tropical tree, usually blooms between February and March. The main viewing spots for this natural spectacle in Changjiang include Pai'an village in Qicha town, E'gang village in Wulie town and the Lihuali cultural tourism project in Wangxia town.
Changjiang, often hailed as the "hometown of kapok flowers", possesses a rich historical and cultural heritage. Over the years, the tradition of admiring the red kapok flowers, also known as "hero flowers", during spring has evolved into one of the most sought-after tourist activities in Hainan, with hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the globe making their way to the county to partake in the unique experience.
