Yunnan's white plum blossoms create a cozy counter to the seasonal chill

The white plum blossoms of Jiutiaogou village of Shidian county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Shidian County Integrated Media Center/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

In the depths of winter, countless white plum blossoms bloom in Jiutiaogou village of Shidian county, Yunnan province, creating a cozy counter to the seasonal chill, according to the county's integrated media center.

The white plum blossoms of Jiutiaogou village of Shidian county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Shidian County Integrated Media Center/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Petals shimmer in the sunlight as soft yellow stamens scatter forward. The white plum blossoms blend seamlessly with the well-arranged village cottages, set against a backdrop of clear, azure skies.

The white plum blossoms of Jiutiaogou village of Shidian county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Shidian County Integrated Media Center/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

"I've heard that the plum blossoms in Jiutiaogou village are beautiful, and seeing them today is truly breathtaking," said Yang Yingxin, a tourist. "Each bloom looks like a meticulously crafted work of art."

The white plum blossoms of Jiutiaogou village of Shidian county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Shidian County Integrated Media Center/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The white plum blossoms of Jiutiaogou village of Shidian county, Yunnan province. [Photo by Shidian County Integrated Media Center/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]