Peak azalea blossom season coming to Guizhou

The Bijie Baili Azalea Nature Reserve is a national 5A scenic spot in Guizhou. [Photo by Yang Pinyi/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The Baili Azalea Nature Reserve in Bijie, Guizhou province — home to more than 120 square kilometers of azaleas — is known as the world's largest natural azalea garden, with blossoms popping out from early spring through late summer.

The bright wild azaleas, range from white to shades of pink, red, yellow, orange and salmon. They look like a colorful blanket covering the mountains.

As seasonal temperatures rise, azaleas will enter their peak blossoming time in April and bring spring vitality and fragrance to the city.

The nature reserve is also an ideal place to escape the summer heat and enjoy hot springs.

The Bijie Baili Azalea Nature Reserve is a national 5A scenic spot in Guizhou. [Photo by Yang Pinyi/For chinadaily.com.cn]

The Bijie Baili Azalea Nature Reserve is a national 5A scenic spot in Guizhou. [Photo by Fan Hui/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Natural azaleas will enter their peak blossoming time in April. [Photo by Fan Hui/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Natural azaleas will enter their peak blossoming time in April. [Photo by Fan Hui/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Natural azaleas will enter their peak blossoming time in April. [Photo by Fan Hui/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Visitors walk through the Bijie Baili Azalea Nature Reserve in Guizhou. [Photo by Fan Hui/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Natural azaleas will enter their peak blossoming time in April. [Photo by Fan Hui/For chinadaily.com.cn]