The town of Xitou in Shexian county – located in Huangshan city in East China's Anhui province – is currently celebrating the arrival of the chrysanthemum picking season, with thousands of mu (1,000 mu = 66.67 hectares) of the vibrant yellow flowers now in full bloom.
Farmhands pick golden chrysanthemums. [Photo by Shi Yalei]
Local farmers are now in full swing with their harvesting, while agricultural experts are visiting the fields to provide scientific guidance.
An expert (left) shows farmhands scientific harvesting techniques. [Photo by Shi Yalei]
This year, the county has encouraged Party members and government officials to go into the communities – to establish a close connection with them and to offer insights into local development and help contribute to achieving rural vitalization.
A wonderful view of the golden chrysanthemum fields in Xitou town. [Photo by Shi Yalei]