Spring in small town

It's springtime, the most enchanting season of the year, when everything in Linqing, a county-level city administered by Liaocheng city in East China's Shandong province, is awakening with renewed vitality. Along the banks of the Grand Canal, a gentle mist hangs over the water, creating a refreshing atmosphere. Sunlight sprinkles down, casting a shimmering golden glow on the water's surface, which mirrors the azure sky above. In the parks, willow trees are budding and early flowers are in full bloom. Several magpies joyfully chirp, perched on branches or skimming over the water, their crisp calls and lively movements adding vibrancy to this picturesque scene. (Edited by Du Xiaping)

Clusters of pink and white cherry blossoms burst into bloom. [Photo by Yu Xiaoting for chinadaily.com.cn]

A bird stands among the magnolia blossoms, savoring the essence of spring. [Photo by Yu Xiaoting for chinadaily.com.cn]