Plum blossoms bloom at the Beijing Ming City Wall Ruins Park.

“Sparse shadows slant across the clear shallows, a subtle fragrance drifts in the moonlit dusk.” Ten days later, revisiting the Ming City Wall Ruins Park, thousands of white and red plum blossoms are in full bloom. Many tourists come to admire the plum blossoms and embrace the beauty of spring. The shadows of plum blossoms on the city walls evoke a sense of timelessness. The resilient plum blossoms against the weathered Ming City Wall create a romantic encounter between history and nature. The plum blossoms add a touch of vibrancy to the city wall, while the wall imbues the blossoms with a sense of historical significance.