Photos: Magnolias in bloom along Beijing's Chang'an Avenue

White magnolias against the backdrop of a blue Beijing sky

These photos, taken on March 13, show magnolias in bloom along Beijing's Chang'an Avenue.

(Photo credit: Xinhua)

A close-up of a magnolia taken in front of a red lantern

Passersby can't resist snapping pictures of the blooms along Chang'an Avenue.