On September 21, as "Qiufen," or Autumn Equinox, approaches, various seasonal flowers such as chrysanthemums and lavender burst into bloom across parks and scenic areas in Beijing, including the Yuanmingyuan Park, the Olympic Forest Park, and the Beijing International Flower Port. Stretching into vast seas of blossoms, these flowers draw large numbers of residents and tourists who enjoy admiring them and taking pictures. Photos: Chen Tao/GT