The 2015 Yuantouzhu International Cherry Festival is set to kick off on March 18 and will last until April 15 in the Yuantouzhu scenic spot of Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province.
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The 2015 Yuantouzhu International Cherry Festival is set to kick off on March 18 and will last until April 15 in the Yuantouzhu scenic spot of Wuxi.[Photo from Wuxinews.com.cn] |
Yuantouzhu enjoys a reputation for its cherry blossoms and attracts many tourists every year thanks to its long history and vast expanse of cherry blossoms.
Here are some highlights of the festival:
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The 2015 Yuantouzhu International Cherry Festival is set to kick off on March 18 and will last until April 15 in the Yuantouzhu scenic spot of Wuxi.[Photo from Wuxinews.com.cn] |
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The 2015 Yuantouzhu International Cherry Festival is set to kick off on March 18 and will last until April 15 in the Yuantouzhu scenic spot of Wuxi.[Photo from Wuxinews.com.cn] |
First, tourists can enjoy the beautiful and distinguished sceneries in many places of the scenic spot, such as Cherry Blossom Valley, Changchun Bridge, Luding Mountain or on the lake.
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The 2015 Yuantouzhu International Cherry Festival is set to kick off on March 18 and will last until April 15 in the Yuantouzhu scenic spot of Wuxi.[Photo from Wuxinews.com.cn] |
Second, the cherry blossoms in the evening will feature colorful shining lights. The festival began to provide the "Night Park of Cherry Blossoms" activity from 2014, which brought charming night scenery to tourists.
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The 2015 Yuantouzhu International Cherry Festival is set to kick off on March 18 and will last until April 15 in the Yuantouzhu scenic spot of Wuxi.[Photo from Wuxinews.com.cn] |
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The 2015 Yuantouzhu International Cherry Festival is set to kick off on March 18 and will last until April 15 in the Yuantouzhu scenic spot of Wuxi.[Photo from Wuxinews.com.cn] |
Third, the festival will organize a series of activities, such as cherry blossom dancing, Chinese traditional wedding ceremonies of the Han and Tang dynasties,?a cosplay competition, and a beauty pageant and cheongsam show, to make the festival more attractive for visitors at home and abroad.
Fourth, it will combine the blossoms with delicacies. Tourists can enjoy delicious food in the time-honored Hengyun Restaurant as well as try a cherry banquet made?by a Taiwan chef, including Ikan Bakar, barbecue, rice flour and chicken steak.
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