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People enjoy blooming pear blossoms in Korla, China's Xinjiang

A dancer performs under pear trees in Awat Township of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 10, 2021. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Tourists take photos with blooming pear blossoms in Awat Township of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 10, 2021. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A tourist views blooming pear blossoms in Awat Township of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 10, 2021. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Xinhua/Zhao Ge)

Aerial photo taken on April 9, 2021 shows a view of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Photo by Wen Xinghua/Xinhua)

Tourists view blooming pear blossoms in Awat Township of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 10, 2021. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Tourists take selfies in Awat Township of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 10, 2021. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A tourist takes pictures of blooming pear blossoms in Awat Township of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 10, 2021. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Children dance under pear trees in Awat Township of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 10, 2021. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Tourists view blooming pear blossoms in Awat Township of Korla City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 10, 2021. Located on the northern edge of Taklamakan Desert, Korla City, famous for its fragrant pears, is dubbed by locals as the "City of Pear." (Xinhua/Ding Lei)