Ten thousand wild winter cherry blossoms have recently bloomed in Shanzhou Forest Farm, Shidian County, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province. Looking out, the winter cherry blossoms are in full bloom amidst the green mountains, with birds occasionally resting on the branches and sometimes soaring through the mist. A beautiful picture is naturally painted, as if "mist wraps the winter cherry, birds chirp in the quiet; clouds obscure the vibrant flowers, as they dance like rainbow-colored robes."

In recent years, Shidian County has diligently implemented the forest chief responsibility system, effectively restoring ecological resources. The wild winter cherry blossoms in Shanzhou Forest Farm thrive here and increase in number year by year.

Photo taken on December 18 shows birds resting on the branches of winter cherry blossoms. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

Photo taken on December 18 shows winter cherry blossoms in full bloom. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

Photo taken on December 18 shows winter cherry blossoms in full bloom. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

Photo taken on December 18 shows winter cherry blossoms in full bloom, as radiant as clouds and mist. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

Photo taken on December 18 shows winter cherry blossoms blooming in the forest. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

Photo taken on December 18 shows winter cherry blossoms blooming under light mist. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

Photo taken on December 18 shows winter cherry blossoms blooming in the forest. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

Photo taken on December 18 shows winter cherry blossoms blooming in the forest. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

Photo taken on December 18 shows winter cherry blossoms blooming in the forest. By Xinhua News Agency (provided by Shidian County Converged Media Center)

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(Editors: Ines, Reena)