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The annual chrysanthemum fair at the Slender West Lake scenic area in Yangzhou kicked off on Nov 1 and will run until Nov 30.
Nearly 10,000 pots of chrysanthemums, representing over 500 varieties, burst forth in a riot of colors and shapes, creating a captivating autumn spectacle.
A green-blue chrysanthemum in full bloom is displayed at the fair. [Photo/yznews.cn]
To guide visitors through this floral wonderland, the scenic area has released a flower viewing guide.
For panoramic vistas of chrysanthemums mirrored in the water, head to Changdi Chunliu, Xiaojinshan (Small Golden Hill), and Wuting (Five Pavilion) Bridge.
For those looking to savor the delicate fusion of chrysanthemums and bonsai art, Xuyuan Garden and Hushang Caotang (Humble Cottage on the Lake) are the places to be.
Chrysanthemum blossoms bloom in resplendent colors at the fair. [Photo/yznews.cn]
The three-dimensional chrysanthemum display in front of Xichun Pavilion offers an enchanting backdrop for photos. Behind the pavilion, a special exhibition offers a close-up encounter with a diverse array of varieties and their dazzling, multi-colored forms.
At the Yangzhou Style Bonsai Museum, bonsai masters use chrysanthemums to demonstrate the art of flower arrangement.
Visitors photograph the bonsai at the chrysanthemum fair in Yangzhou. [Photo/yznews.cn]
Beyond the floral displays, the fair also features calligraphy and painting exhibitions, photography shows, cultural performances, and chrysanthemum-flavored food samplings.
