As the golden rapeseed flowers of Qianduo Scenic Area sway in the breeze, another hidden gem in Xinghua, a county-level city in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, has quietly donned new attire. The Lizhong Water Forest is now carpeted with blooming orychophragmus violaceus, offering a subtle yet stunning purple spectacle.

Amidst the towering trees, a vibrant sea of orychophragmus violaceus is in full bloom, painting the forest floor with various shades of purple. [Photo/WeChat account: xhlvyou]

A serene river winds through the water forest, flanked by vibrant banks blooming with a profusion of delicate purple orychophragmus violaceus. [Photo/WeChat account: xhlvyou]

A lush carpet of orychophragmus violaceus blankets the forest floor. [Photo/WeChat account: xhlvyou]