In March, Zhongshan bursts with blossoms and vitality, transforming into a vibrant, multihued, garden-like city.

In Gangbei Village, Shaxi Town, four century-old kapok trees bloom fiery red, their "hero flowers" weaving a unique tableau together with the ancient Lingnan village, ancestral halls, memorial archways and modern streets.

After the Spring Festival holiday, kapok trees on Bo'ai Road hit peak bloom, their branches draped in rosy clouds of blossoms.

On Bo'ai Road, kapok flowers drift down with the wind, carpeting the roadside green belts.

At Zimaling Park, a resident gathers fallen kapok blossoms.

Also in Zimaling Park, a red loropetalum stands out brilliantly.

Water lilies in full bloom draw visitors to pause and admire at Zimaling Park.

On Bo'ai 7th Road, golden trumpet trees bloom in dense clusters, the golden sea blending with greenery and architecture to create a stunning spring cityscape.

At Longtouhuan Village, Shaxi Town, blooming rapeseed fields draw crowds to revel in spring scenery.

At Sun Wen Memorial Park, azaleas blaze brightly under spring sun.

A resident admires Yulan magnolias in full bloom at Zimaling Park. (Photos by Miao Xiaojian)