Known for its sweet, juicy and tender honey peaches, Yangshan town in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, launched the 2017 Yangshan Peach Blossom Festival last week, which runs till Apr 15.

Peach blossom hangs from a tree branch in Yangshan town in Wuxi, Jiangsu province. The 2017 Yangshan Peach Blossom Festival got underway in the town, known as the home of the honey peach, on March 15. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Besides admiring the beautiful pink peach blossom, visitors to the festival can take part in various activities, including a half marathon race, a music festival, a cycling event and a gourmet food festival.

Starting from 1997, Yangshan Peach Blossom Festival has emerged as one of the most popular events in Wuxi by integrating leisure tourism, cultural exchanges, economic and trade cooperation together.

The month-long event in Yangshan town will feature a half marathon race, a music festival, a cycling event and a gourmet festival. [Photo provided to China Daily]