10 places to enjoy canola flowers in China

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Publish time: 16th March, 2017      Source: China Daily
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 2017-03-16 09:31 

 

With temperatures rising and spring in full swing, we've selected 10 places to go canola flower sight-seeing in China. Get ready to indulge in the golden fields!

 

1. Wuyuan county, Jiangxi province

 

Best time for visiting: mid-March to early April

 

Wuyuan county in East China's Jiangxi province may be the first place to spring to mind when talking about the best canola flower scenery in China. The picturesque terraced fields, spanning 6,700 hectares, mix harmoniously with the white houses that dot the valley. [Photo/VCG]

 

2. Leshan, Sichuan province

 

Best time for visiting: March

 

Board the vintage steam train and take a journey along the mountainous road in Qianwei county, Leshan city in Southwest China's Sichuan province. Such types of train have gradually vanished over the years, adding a touch of nostalgia to the sight. [Photo/VCG]

 

3. Xinghua, Jiangsu province

 

Best Time for visiting: April

 

In Xinghua, Taizhou city in East China's Jiangsu province, visitors can view "islands" of canola flowers on sightseeing boats. [Photo/VCG]

 

Boats take visitors on a tour around little "islands" of canola flowers in Xinghua, Taizhou city in Jiangsu province. [Photo/VCG]

 

4. Menyuan county, Qinghai province

 

Best time for visiting: July

 

A bullet train passes through canola fields in Menyuan county, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 27, 2016. Menyuan is the biggest base for growing canola flowers and is a major oil producer in Northwest China. [Photo/VCG] 

 

5. Huangshan, Anhui province

 

Best time for visiting: March

 

A peaceful morning view of the Shitan township in Huangshan city, East China's Anhui province, surrounded by golden fields. [Photo/VCG]

 

6. Luoping county, Yunnan province

 

Best time for visiting: February to March

 

Luoping county in Southwest China's Yunnan province is the best known maker of canola products in China. In February and March every year, canola flowers bloom over a massive area of 13,000 hectares. [Photo/VCG]

 

7. Fangshan, Beijing

 

Best time for visiting: May and June

 

The Fangshan district is hailed by many as the "water town" in Southwest Beijing. For people living in the Chinese capital, Fangshan will be an easy solution to escape the hustle of the metropolis. [Photo/VCG]

 

8. Fengxian, Shanghai

 

Best time for visiting: late March to mid April 

 

Canola flowers are not hard to find in the economic hub of Shanghai as well. This aerial photo shows patterns cut into canola fields in Fengxian district in suburban Shanghai. [Photo/VCG]

 

9. Arxan, Inner Mongolia autonomous region

 

Best time for visiting: July

 

People take photos at a canola field in suburban Arxan, Inner Mongolia autonomous region in North China. The Arxan National Forest Park is the most well-known place for cole flower viewing in the region. [Photo/VCG]

 

10. Three Gorges Dam, Hubei province

 

Best time for visiting: March and April

 

The Gorges Dam is a must-visit for many traveling in Central China's Hubei province. In spring, the blooming canola flowers add extra charm to the famous tourist attraction located in Yichang city. [Photo/VCG]