The kapok flowers are in full bloom now in Yuexiu Park especially around Monument to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the Statue of Five Rams and the ancient building of Zhenhai Tower (Guangzhou Museum) with a history of more than 600 years, attracting crowds of visitors. 

Kapok is the city flower of Guangzhou, popularly known as the "flowers of heroes." 

Source: Guangzhou Daily

Photos & video: Yang Yaoye/Guangzhou Daily
Editor: Lyu Yun