Hongkongers have been flocking to see sakura trees – or cherry blossom – that have been blooming unusually early around Chek Lap Kok South, on Lantau. The Airport Authority planted the trees in 2021 – they usually appear between February and May. The Authority also planted 260 golden trumpet trees, which are hoped to flower in March.

Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.
Cherry blossom trees on Lantau. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP.

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Kyle Lam

Kyle Lam is a Hong Kong Baptist University graduate who has worked as a photojournalist and reporter since 2013. His work has been published by HK01, the European Pressphoto Agency, Bloomberg and Ming Pao. Lam is the recipient of several prizes from the Hong Kong Press Photographers Association and Human Rights Press Awards.