Breathtaking floral displays are painting China's landscapes in vibrant hues as spring unfolds, drawing numerous tourists.
In Jinzhai County of east China's Anhui Province, nearly 100,000 magnolia flowers are in full bloom, painting the mountains in stunning colors.
Tourists wandered through the sea of flowers, immersing themselves in the beauty of spring.
The valleys in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Sichuan Province are adorned with pink and white apricot flowers, swaying in the warm spring breeze.
In northeast China's Jilin Province, adonis amurensis emerged as one of the first plants to sense the arrival of spring. The bright yellow flowers sprouted through the frozen soil and absorbed the melted snow water to grow, signaling the arrival of spring in the northeastern region.
In Kunming City of southwest China's Yunnan Province, tourists boarded trains to traverse a stunning sea of cherry blossoms.
The local area hosted various cultural activities, such as flower god dance, to enhance the viewing experience for visitors.
"It is so amazing that we can enjoy the cherry blossoms from the train. They are so beautiful. My family and I are having a great time visiting the place," said Ms. Wang, a tourist.
In Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province, over 133 hectares of cherry blossoms have also entered their peak flowering period, captivating tourists with their beauty.
Flower-viewing tours are also boosting income for local areas by offering various cultural and tourism experiences. In southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, tourists are drawn to the rapeseed flower fields, enjoying the beauty and tranquility that nature offers.
The region has introduced agricultural and cultural tourism projects, such as hotpot dining set in the flower fields, which has boosted local tourism revenue.
"When I am eating hotpot here, I feel the strong atmosphere of spring. There are beautiful sights to see and delicious hotpot to enjoy, and I feel very happy," said Ao Xiaojiao, a tourist.
In Luoyuan County of east China's Fujian Province, over 30,000 cherry trees create a breathtaking sea of flowers, attracting tourists from across the country.
Local villagers have seized the opportunities presented by the cherry blossoms and launched various entertainment activities to attract tourists and capitalize on the stunning scenery.
Flowers bloom across China as spring unfolds
From cutting-edge technology exhibitions to retail stores thousands of kilometers away from Europe and Southeast Asia, China-made robot vacuum cleaners are increasingly becoming a popular choice among consumers worldwide.
At electronics retailers in Berlin, Germany, Chinese brands such as Roborock and Dreame occupy prominent positions in dedicated robot vacuum sections, offering a wide range of products priced between 200 and 2,000 euros.
Many local consumers said that when purchasing smart home appliances including robot vacuum cleaners, they tend to give priority to Chinese-made products.
"It's a good price and good quality. It's also the innovation. I have a feeling that the European brands are not innovating enough," said one customer.
"I think they're always on top of the other technologies. They are getting them out faster. A lot of us are switching to the Chinese technology," another consumer said.
Germany is one of the most important overseas markets for China's floor-cleaning robots.
According to data from market research firm GfK, from January to November 2025, more than six out of 10 robot vacuum cleaners sold in Western Europe were Chinese brands.
Industry data also point to a strong global momentum.
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), global shipments of smart robot vacuum cleaners reached 17.424 million units in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 18.7 percent.
Chinese brands including Roborock, Ecovacs, Dreame, Xiaomi and Narwal ranked among the world's top five in terms of shipment volume, with a combined share of nearly 70 percent of the global market.
At a robot vacuum cleaner manufacturing plant in Huizhou, south China's Guangdong Province, workers were seen stepping up production of newly launched models that recently debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in the United States, which concluded Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The factory adjusted its production lines as early as December 2025 and stocked inventory in advance for overseas markets to ensure that new products could be delivered to global consumers at the earliest possible time.
"In 2025, Roborock's global shipments exceeded 7.2 million units. Since 2024, overseas revenue has accounted for more than 50 percent of our total revenue. Our products have now been sold to more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than 20 million households worldwide," said Quan Gang, president of Roborock.
At another robot vacuum cleaner manufacturing facility in Dongguan, Guangdong, rising overseas orders have prompted the company to upgrade its production lines with intelligent technologies to further boost capacity. The factory is currently operating at full load to meet a growing demand.
"For 2026, we have already obtained overseas orders worth at least 300 million to 400 million yuan (around 43 million to 57.3 million U.S. dollars). In addition, we've engaged in strategic cooperation with European home appliance group Cebos Group, and our total confirmed orders have exceeded 600 million yuan (around 86 million U.S. dollars)," said Zhang Junbin, founder and CEO of Narwal Robotics.
Chinese robot vacuum brands gain strong global traction
