A wide stretch of sunflowers in the Eastern New City, Yinzhou district, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Evening News]

A vast expanse of sunflowers recently came into bloom in the Eastern New City in Ningbo, creating a stunning display of vibrant colors.

The sunflowers are situated in an ecological corridor that has been carefully designed to feature a variety of greenery, park wetlands, and flower beds.

Reports indicate that this year, approximately 70,000 sunflowers have been planted across an area of 12,000 square meters, and they can be seen on the side of Baizhang East Road in full bloom, with nearby plants continuing to blossom.

The flowering period will last until August. Admiring the sunflowers has already become a popular pastime for residents and visitors alike.

A close-up look of a fully-blossomed sunflower in the Eastern New City in Yinzhou district, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Evening News]

Sunflowers in the Eastern New City, Yinzhou district, Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo/Ningbo Evening News]