After the rain, the capital city is bright and beautiful in spring. In Beihai Park, the fresh earthy smell is wrapped in the moist and cool air. A deep breath is like a mint to refresh the mind. The willow branches, flushed with goose yellow and new green, are slightly stirred by a fresh breeze. The spring breeze is blowing on the water, creating ripples. The boats are parked neatly at the pier, waiting for visitors. The brightly colored and gorgeous mandarin ducks are grooming their beautiful crowns and the golden carp are swimming in the water.
It is a beautiful spring day, and the Taiye pond is reflecting the beauty of "Spring Shade of Qiong Island", one of the eight scenic spots in Beijing. On Qiong Hua Island, the sunlight dapples the trees and shines on the green tiles and red walls. The peach blossoms under the white pagoda are in colorful bloom. The beautiful flowering branches overshadow the White Pagoda, showing a sense of indescribable beauty.
In the spring flower relay race, the "first runner" winter sweet has entered the end of the flowering period, but is still sparing no effort to emit the last fragrance. The "second runner", winter jasmine, has already blossomed into a golden flower fall. The lilacs, honeysuckle and flowering peach are sprouting new green buds. The lawn is no longer monotonous yellow, but freshly tinted with green in spring.
The pines and cypresses that have slept all winter also wake up in the spring. Although these trees are evergreen, the color transition between the shoots coming out of the branches and the dark green gradient at the bottom makes a scene in spring. The ancient corridor and pond are echoing each other, and the landscape is as exquisite as a claborate-style painting. Strolling in the woods, fragments of sunlight are scattered on the green stone steps.
In spring in Beihai Park, the sky is blue, the water is clear, the wind is light and the clouds are soft. Tourists are enjoying the spring sunshine, and even the cats are getting particularly cozy.
It is said that the "Palace Cats" in the Forbidden City are very popular, while the "Garden Cats" in Beihai Park are also lovely scenery! Near the Beihai Post Office, the imposing little black cat is sitting on a rock full of spring flowers, inspecting the visitors in its territory. A "long-haired little gray cat" appears on the hill opposite the Jiulong wall. Before you walk up to it, it hurries into the bushes. The little civet cat is the most alert, and it disappears as soon as it notices the sound of footsteps.
On a pleasant afternoon, people enjoy a wonderful tea break and sit in the small courtyard next to the park to enjoy the lake view. In this season of birdsong and flowers, it is time to observe the vibrant life and feel the comfortable temperature and humidity outdoors. Let's go to Beihai Park for a date with spring!
Translated by LIU Yu
