In pics: blooming apricot flowers in Kuqa County, NW China

People view blooming apricot flowers during a cultural and tourism event held in Yaha Township of Kuqa County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2024. In recent years, local authorities of Kuqa have vigorously promoted large-scale and standardized apricot planting to increase income for local villagers. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Tourists pose for photos in front of blooming apricot flowers during a cultural and tourism event held in Yaha Township of Kuqa County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2024. In recent years, local authorities of Kuqa have vigorously promoted large-scale and standardized apricot planting to increase income for local villagers. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A tourist poses for photos in front of blooming apricot flowers during a cultural and tourism event held in Yaha Town of Kuqa County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2024. In recent years, local authorities of Kuqa have vigorously promoted large-scale and standardized apricot planting to increase income for local villagers. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Tourists visit an apricot orchard during a cultural and tourism event held in Yaha Township of Kuqa County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, March 30, 2024. In recent years, local authorities of Kuqa have vigorously promoted large-scale and standardized apricot planting to increase income for local villagers. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)