Cole flowers are in full bloom in Minxian county, Dingxi, Gansu province. [Photo by Ma Wan'an]

In midsummer, a blooming cole flower field at foot of hills adds a golden shade to the rural landscape in Minxian county, Dingxi, Northwest China's Gansu province.

A sea of cole flowers are grown in the flowering and blooming season in June. They color the river bank brilliant yellow, luring lots of visitors.