Apricot blossoms enchant tourists in Dunhuang

Apricot flowers are in full bloom at the foot of the Echoing-Sand Mountain (Mingsha Mountain) in Dunhuang, Gansu province. [Photo by Wang Binyin]
April is the month in which local apricot trees lure tourists to Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu province, with their stunning blossom.
The white and rose-colored apricot flowers complement the blue sky, yellow sands, and hamlets, making a truly picturesque scene.
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