A flaming bloom of azaleas

Suzhou's Humble Administrator's Garden gets azalea bloom for the spring. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

There's nowhere to contain the spree of spring, while a spray of red azaleas have already engulfed the Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, where is a perfect place to feel the vibrancy of spring.

The garden is rolling out its azalea exhibition on March 28 to May 10, with tickets pricing 70 yuan for each. They are also bringing out a variety of activities to suit both refined and popular tastes, such as tea parties, Chinese court music performance, reading clubs and a workshop on Jiangnan culture.

Besides, the garden has various flowers bursting into life. Tourists have been flocking to the renowned classic garden to appreciate the beautiful flowers in bloom and enjoy the breath of spring.

The Humble Administrator's Garden is located at No.178, Dongbei Street, Gusu district. With an area of 51,950 square meters, it is the largest garden in Suzhou and is considered by some to be the finest garden in all of southern China. In 1997, the Humble Administrator's Garden, along with other classical gardens of Suzhou, was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Suzhou, formerly romanized as Soochow, is a major city in the southeast of Jiangsu Province. The city is situated on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River and the shores of Lake Tai. Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou has over 2,500 years of history, with an abundant display of relics and sites of historical interest.

Suzhou is famous for its classical Gardens, collectively a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden are among the four most famous classical gardens in China. The Canglang Pavilion, Lion Grove Garden, Humble Administrator's Garden and Lingering Garden, respectively representing the garden styles of the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, are called the four most famous gardens in Suzhou. Other gardens inscribed on the World Heritage List include the Couple's Retreat Garden, the Garden of Cultivation, and the Retreat and Reflection Garden.