Autumn in Guangdong is far from dull. Pink kapok trees line the streets, bougainvillea brightens city corners and fields of yellow and purple flowers bring color to the season.
Guangzhou in bloom.
Pink kapok trees in bloom
In late autumn, pink kapok trees flower across Guangdong, lining streets and adding splashes of color to the urban landscape. Their blossoms stand out against the sky, while fallen petals gather beneath the trees.
Pink kapok trees in Longkou Town, Heshan, Jiangmen City, South China's Guangdong Province.
Pink kapok trees along a street in Guangzhou City, South China's Guangdong Province.
Pink kapok trees along streets in Dongguan City, South China's Guangdong Province.
Pink kapok trees in Gaozhou, Maoming City, South China's Guangdong Province.
Bougainvillea brightens the streets
Yellow bougainvillea near Caihong Bridge Metro Station in Guangzhou adds a splash of color to the familiar streetscape.
Bougainvillea along streets in Guangzhou City, South China's Guangdong Province.
At Chencun Flower World in Shunde, Foshan, bougainvillea is in full bloom. Red, pink, orange and white flowers cluster along the branches in the autumn sunshine.
Bougainvillea in bloom at Chencun Flower World, Shunde, Foshan City, South China's Guangdong Province.
A sea of golden flowers
At Moshanghua Park in Shenzhen, golden flowers open in the autumn sunshine. Their slender stems sway in the breeze, forming a bright stretch of yellow.
Golden flowers at Moshanghua Park, Shenzhen City, South China's Guangdong Province.
A field of pale purple
Wenhua Park in Foshan has its own autumn colors, with pale purple flowers spreading across the grounds. In the soft sunlight, the blooms form a wash of color against the surrounding greenery.
Flowers in bloom at Wenhua Park, Foshan City, South China's Guangdong Province.
With mild temperatures and plenty of sunshine, autumn is a good time to explore Guangdong's parks and streets in bloom.
Photos: IP Guangdong