Soaring over spring in Shandong's Guanxian

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From late March to early April each year, clusters of shimmering white pear blossoms come into full bloom at the Zhonghua Diyi Pear Garden in Guanxian, Shandong. The sprawling white pear blossoms paint a beautiful spring picture, attracting visitors from far and wide.

Guanxian is renowned nationwide as the home of Chinese pears, with a long history of pear cultivation and a cultivation area of 50,000 mu (3,333.33 hectares). The Zhonghua Diyi Pear Garden is home to beautiful scenery throughout the year: flowers in spring, lush greenery in summer, fruit in autumn, and snowy views in winter.

Relying on its pear industry, the local area has been adamantly promoting rural tourism, fully tapping into local customs and traditions and showcasing its beautiful rural landscapes, which have helped empower rural vitalization. (Edited by Xie Zhenzhen)