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Spring comes to Potala Palace in Lhasa

2011-03-23 12:55:46 GMT2011-03-23 20:55:46(Beijing Time)  Xinhua English

Peach blossoms are seen besides the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 23, 2011. The highest temperature of Lhasa rose to 17 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. As temperature gets higher, peach blossoms and sprouted willows bring the scent of spring. Many local residents came outdoors to enjoy a sunny spring day. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

Peach blossoms are seen besides the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 23, 2011. The highest temperature of Lhasa rose to 17 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. As temperature gets higher, peach blossoms and sprouted willows bring the scent of spring. Many local residents came outdoors to enjoy a sunny spring day. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

A flock of pigeons fly over the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 23, 2011. The highest temperature of Lhasa rose to 17 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. As temperature gets higher, peach blossoms and sprouted willows bring the scent of spring. Many local residents came outdoors to enjoy a sunny spring day. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

Photo taken on March 23, 2011 shows the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The highest temperature of Lhasa rose to 17 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. As temperature gets higher, peach blossoms and sprouted willows bring the scent of spring. Many local residents came outdoors to enjoy a sunny spring day. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

Residents take exercises in a park near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 23, 2011. The highest temperature of Lhasa rose to 17 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. As temperature gets higher, peach blossoms and sprouted willows bring the scent of spring. Many local residents came outdoors to enjoy a sunny spring day. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

Residents take exercise in a park near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 23, 2011. The highest temperature of Lhasa rose to 17 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. As temperature gets higher, peach blossoms and sprouted willows bring the scent of spring. Many local residents came outdoors to enjoy a sunny spring day. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

Tourists take boat on a pond besides the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 23, 2011. The highest temperature of Lhasa rose to 17 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. As temperature gets higher, peach blossoms and sprouted willows bring the scent of spring. Many local residents came outdoors to enjoy a sunny spring day. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

The highest temperature of Lhasa,capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, rose to 17 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. As temperature gets higher, peach blossoms and sprouted willows bring the scent of spring. Many local residents came outdoors to enjoy a sunny spring day.

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