Fragrant herbs pave the way to prosperity

Cyclists enjoy verbena flowers in Zhiyuan aromatic herb manor, Pingpu Town, Wuhu City, Anhui Province.

Children play in the verbena flower fields in Pingpu Town, Wuhu City, Anhui Province.

On May 30, Pingpu Town of Wuhu City held the second fragrant herb festival which aims at developing local tourism and promoting rural revitalization. The local company Chachong Women's Scented Grass Cooperative has been providing its members with seeds and seedlings, helping them study nurturing techniques, and purchasing their products ever since its establishment in 2015. Over 680 nearby farmer households have benefitted from this industry.

(Translated by Li Yuxin)