Students attend a drawing lesson in the peach blossom fields of Pinggu. [Photo: YNET.com]

The annual International Peach Blossom Festival which is currently underway in Beijing's Pinggu district has become a magnet for tourists from nearby cities, according to the metro newspaper Beijing Youth Daily.

About 14667 hectares of peach trees are in bloom across Pinggu district; representing the biggest peach plantation in northern China.

Entering its 14th year, the festival includes sideline events such as a music festival and a Taoist celebration held in a historical temple.

Buses bound for Pinggu are available at Beijing's Dongzhimen Bus Station. The district is about 70 kilometers from the downtown area of Beijing.

Peach blossom in Pinggu district attracts numerous springtime visitors every year. [Photo: Sina.com.cn]

Source: CRI