Apricot trees bloom in Waiyu village in Xintai, Shandong province, nurturing hopes of a good harvest. [Photo by Chen Yang/For chinadaily.com.cn]

An aerial view of Waiyu village in Xintai, Shandong province, shows thousands of blooming apricot trees. [Photo by Chen Yang/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Blooming apricots dress up households in Waiyu village in Xintai, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]