Spring in Guangzhou begins with the blooming of a kapok flower. In March 2025, this time-honored city is bathed in a vibrant red as kapok flowers blossom in full swing. From Panyu to Yuexiu, Haizhu, and Liwan District, the brilliant red flowers dot every corner with their splendor, becoming one of the most stunning sights in spring.

As the official flower of Guangzhou, kapok flower is a symbol of the city's spirit, Holding a deep and irreplaceable significance in the hearts of its people. Kapok flowers bloom in striking red, never fading or wilting. When the flowering period is over, they fall to the ground, leaving no trace of decay, earning them the name "heroic flowers". Their red color not only lights up the city but also shows the charm of Guangzhou.

The kapok flowers frame a picturesque view of the Window of Canton across the river.

The blooming kapok flowers and China's five-star red flag outside the Canton Customs Museum in Liwan District.

Tourists are enjoying a leisurely afternoon in Shangjiao Village.

The red kapok flowers form a perfect frame around the Canton Tower on Yuejiang West Road in Haizhu District.

Tall kapok trees and ancient red walls in Peasant Movement Institute in Yuexiu District.

Citizens and tourists come to capture the breathtaking spring scenery with their lenses.

The kapok flowers and Xinguang Bridge are a perfect match.

Kapok flowers along the riverbank bloom in full swing in Shangjiao Village, Panyu District.

Two grandmothers in their nineties come together to admire the blossoming kapok flowers at the Peasant Movement Institute.

A tram glides past kapok trees at Liede Bridge South Station in Haizhu District.

Kapok trees in the center of the driveway seem to guard the city along Linyuan West Road in Yuexiu District.

Source: Lingnan on the Cloud

图集｜英雄花开满城红，广州木棉花盛放

广州人的春天，从一朵木棉花开始。2025年3月，广州这座历史悠久的城市在木棉花的盛放中披上了一层热烈的红色。从番禺区到越秀区，再到海珠区和荔湾区，木棉花以其绚烂的姿态点缀着每一个角落，成为春日里最动人的风景。

木棉花作为广州的市花，是广州城市的精神象征，在每一位广州市民心中都有着不可替代的地位以及特殊、深厚的感情。木棉花盛开时，花朵火红热烈，不褪色、不萎靡，花期一过决然落土，不容半点凋零，因此木棉花被誉为“英雄花”。它的红，不仅点亮了城市的色彩，更让人们感受到广州这座城市的魅力。

文、图｜记者 刘畅
翻译｜盛嘉
审校｜郑圣浩