Scenery of cole flower field in Dingxi, Gansu

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.
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