Temperatures are expected to continue rising across China, with some regions experiencing record-breaking warmth.
According to the National Meteorological Center, most parts of the country will see mainly sunny or cloudy weather early next week.
Since the beginning of this week, the country has been dominated by clear skies and warming temperatures. This trend is expected to continue over the next four days.
The warmth will peak in areas south of the Yellow River next week, with temperatures widely surpassing 30 degrees Celsius. In parts of south China and east China, temperatures may even reach 35 degrees Celsius. This prolonged and significant warming could lead to rare and record-breaking warmth in the Huanghuai-Jianghuai-Northern Jiangnan Region (areas along and between the Yellow River, Huai River, and the Yangtze River in eastern China).
Over this weekend, in Dingtao District of Heze City, east China's Shandong Province, parks are filled with lush green grass and blooming flowers, as people enjoy the spring atmosphere.
In Changqing District of Jinan City in Shandong, the return of warm weather has brought 12,000 mu (about 800 hectares) of apricot into full bloom, boosting the local flower-viewing economy.
Tourists are seen wandering through apricot gardens, taking photos in traditional Chinese costumes or having picnics under the flowers.
"Today, the weather is extremely good. I can feel a strong atmosphere of the spring. And the photos turn out to be very beautiful," said Wang Xinyi, a tourist.
A strong cold front is expected to affect the country later next week, bringing significant temperature drops and widespread sandy conditions. And the north will experience strong winds and dry conditions.
Temperatures rise across China, breaking records in some areas
