Pear blossom festival kicks off in Xishan

gowuxi.com| Updated: March 31,2023 L M S

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People flock to Wanshan Lake Wetland Park in Xishan district for the 12th Wanshan Lake Pear Blossom Festival. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The 12th Wanshan Lake Pear Blossom Festival was held at the Wanshan Lake Wetland Park in Xishan district, Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on March 29.

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A photography enthusiast takes pictures of blooming pear flowers at the launch ceremony of the 12th Wanshan Lake Pear Blossom Festival. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The festival will run until April 5 and consists of two other venues in the Pear Orchard in Yanjia village and Qianshi Garden in Xiedaidang village.

Six travel routes tailored for spring were unveiled at the launch ceremony to allow visitors to experience farming culture and local customs, as well as enjoy vast stretches of various flowers and local delicacies.

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Girls wear hanfu at the 12th Wanshan Lake Pear Blossom Festival. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Festival-goers also showed interest in the local farm products on display at the ceremony, including gorgon fruit, rice, and organic vegetables, as well as popsicle sticks featuring residences and bridges in Xishan.