An aerial view of Baiyi Yinong International Flower Port in Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture, Gansu province. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

Cut roses from Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture, Gansu province, are making their way to Belt and Road countries via cold chain transportation, becoming a new highlight of foreign trade. From January to October this year, Linxia's rose exports exceeded 690,000 stems.   

Located between 34 and 36 degrees Celsius north latitude with 2,700 hours of annual sunlight, Linxia has leveraged its ideal climate to establish the Baiyi Yinong International Flower Port. This "super factory" features China's largest single-unit smart greenhouse, equipped with advanced lighting and temperature control systems, growing over 10 varieties including Naomi and Avalanche roses. Since its operation began in October 2022, the facility produces 200,000 roses daily, with an annual output of 60 million stems.