In the Distance

In spring, Nyingchi city in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region transforms into a wondrous sea of peach blossoms. Peach blossoms have turned Nyingchi into a popular tourist destination, where tourists can simultaneously appreciate the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains and peach blossoms, bringing prosperity to villagers in the city. Photo shows the beautiful scenery of peach blossoms in Suosong village, Nyingchi city of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and snow-capped Mount Namjagbarwa in the distance. (Photo/Ma Chunlin) Suosong village, sitting on the edge of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and facing the beautiful snow-capped Mount Namjagbarwa, is home to numerous wild peach trees. Despite the unique natural conditions, residents in the village once mainly made a living by farming and collecting matsutake and caterpillar fungi due to poor transportation, said Jigme Dorje, a 43-year-old villager in Suosong village. To improve the villagers' living and working conditions, the local government built a paved road and a bridge over the Yarlung Zangbo River. Since then, Suosong village has attracted throngs of visitors. Jigme Dorje sensed business opportunities from tourists and turned one room of his home into a B&B room about seven to eight years ago. As more tourists flocked to the…

The golden sea of rapeseed flowers, the dwellings nearby, the mountains in the distance, and clouds constitute an amazing view in Banqiao neighborhood, Jinsha county, southwest China's Guizhou Province. ( Taste all China /Tu Min) Rapeseed flowers are in full bloom in Banqiao neighborhood, Jinsha county, southwest China's Guizhou Province. The golden sea of rapeseed flowers, the dwellings nearby, the mountains in the distance, and clouds constitute an amazing view, attracting many tourists. In recent years, Banqiao neighborhood has been working on high-quality seeds and farming techniques to increase the yield of rapeseed, as well as the brand building of rapeseed oil. It has also cooperated with other tourist attractions of Guizhou to boost rural tourism, driving local economy and bringing wealth to the local residents.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】【9】