Slender West Lake mirrors spring hues

Photo taken on April 21, 2025 shows visitors boating at Slender West Lake Scenic Area in Yangzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province. With willow trees greening and landmarks like Twenty-Four Bridges contrasting with White Pagoda, the Qianlong-era water tour route lets visitors experience classical Chinese waterscapes. (Zhou Shegen/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on April 21, 2025 shows visitors boating at Slender West Lake Scenic Area in Yangzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province. With willow trees greening and landmarks like Twenty-Four Bridges contrasting with White Pagoda, the Qianlong-era water tour route lets visitors experience classical Chinese waterscapes. (Zhou Shegen/Guangming Pictures)