Beautiful wild pansies in Zhangjiachuan Hui autonomous county in Tianshui, Gansu province. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

Zhangjiachuan Hui autonomous county, nestled in the southeastern part of Gansu province, can be reached by the southern route of the ancient Silk Road. Renowned for its abundant resources and pleasant climate, the county is a distinctive ethnic region on the Loess Plateau.

As the spring season sets in, the wild pansy cultivation base in Qianliang village, located in Huchuan town of Zhangjiachuan county, becomes a magnificent sight to behold. Rows upon rows of vibrant wild pansies bloom under the radiant sunshine, exuding the essence of the season and wafting fragrance with the breeze.

The wild pansy (Viola tricolor), a common flower in Europe, is known for its purple, white, and yellow hues. It is traditionally used for medicinal and decorative purposes. In the context of rural revitalization, Qianliang village in Huchuan town of Zhangjiachuan county has introduced the cultivation of wild pansies, bringing new economic opportunities to the villagers in the region.