The cherry blossom plantation area at Turtle Head Isle, Wuxi, covering more than 650,000 square meters is a symbol of the friendship between people in China and Japan.

In 1988, some Japanese people and non-governmental organizations began to plant cherry trees at Turtle Head Isle. Till now, the Japanese friends have donated more than 15,000 saplings to the scenic spot.

The Japan Cherry Blossom Association sends its "Sakura Queen" to Wuxi to participate in the cherry tree planting event this year. [Photo/thmz.com]

With the help of local government, the beautiful landscape has more than 30,000 cherry blossoms at present, making it a well-known scenic spot in China for people to enjoy the colorful flowers.

Among the cherry trees stands a large stone extolling "Sino-Japanese cherry plantation of friendship". [Photo/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Among the cherry trees stands a large stone proclaiming "Sino-Japanese cherry plantation of friendship". Over the years, more than 10,000 Japanese people have participated in the annual cherry tree planting event, with the cherry blossoms symbolizing peace and acting as an extension of friendly relations between the two countries.