In pics: Tiantai's Rhododendron fortunei in full bloom

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-05-10

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Rhododendron fortunei burst into bloom. [Photo/WeChat Account: meilitaizhou_]

In May, after the ground is already adorned by a variety of flowers, it is finally time for the flowers high up on mountains to blossom. The Huading Peak of Tiantai Mountain in Taizhou, Zhejiang province is graced by bursts of Rhododendron fortunei, a species of rhododendron.

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Trees display thousands of blooms high up on the mountain. [Photo/WeChat Account: meilitaizhou_]

These exquisite flowers, thriving at nearly a thousand meters above sea level, bloom in vibrant rose reds, pinks, and whites. The trees, with their thousands of blooms, cover the mountain like a colorful tapestry, drawing visitors from afar to witness the spectacle.

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Visitors admire the colorful flowers. [Photo/WeChat Account: meilitaizhou_]

Walking through the forest paths among the blooming trees feels like stepping into a floral wonderland. The flowers, with their radiant hues and elegant shapes, embody the essence of nature's beauty amid the high mountain clouds.