Golden blooms brighten Beijing's Yongding River

Photo taken on Sept. 14, 2026 shows cosmos flowers in full bloom along the Yongding River in Shijingshan District, Beijing. The expansive sea of golden flowers has attracted many visitors who come to take photos and enjoy the scenery. (Li Wenming/Guangming Pictures)

Photo taken on Sept. 14, 2026 shows cosmos flowers in full bloom along the Yongding River in Shijingshan District, Beijing. The expansive sea of golden flowers has attracted many visitors who come to take photos and enjoy the scenery. (Li Wenming/Guangming Pictures)