The 11th Hebi Cherry Blossom Festival opened on April 2 in Hebi, Henan province, and will run until April 21. The festival features 17 main events, three collaborative activities, and three business forums integrating culture, technology and tourism.

The city's cherry blossom history can be traced back around 2,500 years. Cherry trees were planted at the imperial palace in Zhaoge, the capital city at the time, which is located in Hebi's Qixian county.