Plum trees bloom in a village in Zibo, Shandong province. The plum blossom is one of the most distinct and beloved flowers in China. [Photo by Feng Naichang/iqilu.com]

Captivating plum blossoms bring color and vitality to a mountain village in Zibo, Shandong province. [Photo by Feng Naichang/iqilu.com]

Winter jasmines bloom in Jining, Shandong province. The yellow petals sway in the spring breeze along roads and bridges, giving the city some extra life. [Photo by Yuan Jin/iqilu.com]

With spring approaching and temperatures warming, plants are beginning to sprout new leaves and buds are ready to burst in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [Photo by Gong Luxun/iqilu.com]