As the April breeze brushes over the street corners of E-Town in Beijing, the paulownia trees lining Hongda Beilu (N. Rd) burst into bloom as promised.

Covered in pale purple blossoms, they form a natural "flower tunnel" arching above the street.

When the wind stirs, petals drift gently down like a romantic purple rain.

The most enchanting way to enjoy the sea of paulownia flowers is to take Beijing Subway Yizhuang Line, capturing the breathtaking view of a "train bound for spring".