The Cherry Blossoms in China

The cherry trees are blooming in Southern China right now.  Go see them if you can.

Cherry Blossoms at Nanxi Hill Park, Guilin China

The cherry Blossoms are a big deal in China.  I think there is some tie in between the arrival of the cherry blossoms and the spring festival of the dead which happens April 4th and 5th.

If you happen to be in Guilin, or anywhere near Guilin, Minxi suggest you stop by the Nanxi Hill Park. Which is where these photos were taken.   There's also a caution for westerners in these photo.  Please notice the 43,000 other people enjoying the cherry blossoms with Minxi.

Cherry Blossoms at Nanxi Hill Park, Guilin China

Cherry Blossoms at Nanxi Hill Park, Guilin China

China really does have 1.4 billion people and, generally speaking, the whole place is this packed, especially if you're going to an event or attraction and doubly so if you hit a local holiday.  Strangely, crowds like this are not nearly as stressful in China as they are in the US.  I don't know if it's just that Chinese people are used to crowds like this or if it's the national sunny disposition but people stand in mad throngs just chatting and having a good time.  No one seems to mind.   It was a little weird to a wide open spaces Kansan like me though so be aware.  

Also please notice Minxi's awesome Elton John glasses and leopard print belt.  The people who know me best understand why I'm so wild about Minxi.

The cherry blossoms are popping out all over China.  If  you don't happen to be in Guilin, you can probably still find them where  you are.  Good luck!