Zhang Yaqin's ethereal photoshoot

Chinese actress Zhang Yaqin has been praised by many viewers for her "divine" appearance in traditional costumes.

According to Nandu Entertainment, Yaqin gained attention this summer for her role as Li Youzhen in _The Blossoming Flowers in the Brocade_, starring alongside Yang Zi and Li Xian. The drama premiered in July and is the second installment of _The Beauty of the Country_ (released earlier this year).

Yaqin in _The Blossoming Flowers in the Brocade_. Video: Bilibili

In the drama, Youzhen faces numerous obstacles in love, gradually becoming envious and causing conflict with the female lead, He Duy Phuong (played by Yang Zi). In addition to love, the film portrays the work and aspirations of women in ancient society. Zhang Yaqin's Tang dynasty styling has received much positive feedback from viewers.

The 29-year-old Yaqin has been active in the entertainment industry for 9 years. She has starred in _Eternal Love_, _Legend of Fuyao_, and _Ancient Love Poetry_.

Zhang Yaqin embodies a celestial being in a photoshoot from June.

She poses in flowing dresses adorned with peonies and lilies.

Yaqin's photoshoot was inspired by the aerial "flower scattering fairy" performances in Luoyang, Henan Province, China. In these performances, dancers are suspended in the air by cables, striking graceful poses while scattering flower petals, creating a dreamlike, magical effect.

Viewers commented on Weibo, "She reminds me of the celestial world in _Journey to the West_", "Zhang Yaqin looks like a girl from an ancient painting", and "The photoshoot is so romantic".

In addition to acting, Yaqin is a dancer, having studied folk, classical, and ballet since childhood.

During high school, she modeled for fashion advertisements every summer break. She graduated from the Performance Department at the Shanghai Theatre Academy.