The 2020 Qingdao Flower Admiring Festival opens in Shinan district, Qingdao, Shandong province on April 3. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Themed around "Fashionable Shinan, Flowers in Bloom", the 2020 Qingdao Flower Admiring Festival was launched in Shinan district, Qingdao, Shandong province on April 3.

The event showcases many charming flowers, including oriental cherries and tulips. Peonies, lotuses and chrysanthemums will burst into bloom in summer and autumn. Their flowering times range from April to October, creating a perfect three-season flower admiration period.

Flowers are in full bloom. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]