East China's Shandong province looks particularly colorful at this time of the year, with warm spring weather bringing with it plenty of blooming flowers.

Plum trees bloom in a village in Zibo, Shandong province. The plum blossom is one of the most distinct and beloved flowers in China. [Photo by Feng Naichang/iqilu.com]

Captivating plum blossoms bring color and vitality to a mountain village in Zibo, Shandong province. [Photo by Feng Naichang/iqilu.com]

Winter jasmines bloom in Jining, Shandong province. The yellow petals sway in the spring breeze along roads and bridges, giving the city some extra life. [Photo by Yuan Jin/iqilu.com]

With spring approaching and temperatures warming, plants are beginning to sprout new leaves and buds are ready to burst in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [Photo by Gong Luxun/iqilu.com]

Blooming spring flowers revitalize Luoyashi village in Weifang, Shandong province after a cold winter. [Photo by Song Peng/iqilu.com]

Swaying willow branches add a touch of life to the city moat of Jinan, capital of Shandong province. [Photo by Yuan Hong/iqilu.com]

Pink peach blossoms are overtaking Qianfo Mountain in Jinan, Shandong province. [Photo by Pan Yan/iqilu.com]

White magnolia flowers bloom against a blue sky in Jinan, capital of Shandong province. [Photo by Yuan Hong/iqilu.com]