Azaleas are in full bloom, adding color to the forests of Daur Autonomous Banner of Morin Dawa. (PHOTO JIANG XIWU FOR CHINADAILY)

With summer not far away, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, has entered the season of fresh, pristine water and lush, abundant grass.

Azaleas are in full bloom in Daur Autonomous Banner of Morin Dawa. (PHOTO JIANG XIWU FOR CHINADAILY)

In a typical moment, horses and sheep bathe in the warmth and frolic in the expansive grassland of the city's Daur Autonomous Banner of Morin Dawa, adding their life vitality to the resplendent scenery.

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Horses bathe in the sunshine in the grassland of Daur Autonomous Banner of Morin Dawa. (PHOTO JIANG XIWU FOR CHINADAILY)

Sheep graze in Daur Autonomous Banner of Morin Dawa. (PHOTO JIANG XIWU FOR CHINADAILY)

Azaleas are blooming, attracting numerous photographers to catch the charming scenery.