(Yicai Global) March 21 -- China has begun its fourth 2022 solar term called Chunfen or the spring equinox, bringing the country brighter and more colorful days amid new Covid-19 outbreaks.

Snowflakes were falling on pear blossoms in Beijing's Forbidden City.

In the northwestern Chinese city of Xi'an, plum trees were blossoming in a 200,000 square meter garden.

Tourists were strolling at Wuhan’s East Lake Cherry Blossom Park.

Gui’an New District in southwestern China's Guizhou province has planted a more than 16 million square meter cherry blossom park with nearly 700,000 trees.

In Zhejiang province's Jinhua, visitors can see cherry, peach, and rapeseed blossoms.

A boulevard of golden bell trees with a span of several kilometers has become a popular tourist spot in Guangzhou.

Nature is waking up while many cities are busy dealing with new Covid-19 outbreaks. China recorded 2,027 confirmed Covid-19 cases yesterday, and the total tally has risen to 21,388 cases, according to the National Health Commission.

Editor: Emmi Laine, Xiao Yi