12 magical photos of cherry blossoms in bloom
Cherry blossoms are such a stunning sight that many people actually plan trips around them.
Generally, cherry blossom season goes from around mid-March to mid-April, but Mother Nature can be fickle. Instead of hoping to catch sight of the beautiful flowers, we've compiled stunning photos of them in full bloom, from some of the world's best vantage points.
Keep scrolling to see 12 magical photos of cherry blossoms in bloom, as well as some fun facts about them you never knew before.
The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC, is one of the world's most famous places to see cherry blossoms.
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This year, the the festival begins March 15 and ends April 16. It celebrates the friendship between Japan and the US, and the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo.
More than 1.5 million people partake in the festivities annually.
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This year marks the festival's 90th anniversary.
This year, peak bloom (when around 70% of flowers have bloomed) in D.C. is said to be extra early.
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Peak bloom is predicted to be between March 14 and 17 this year, which could be the earliest peak on record, according to the National Parks Service.
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