Sea of gold floods, 'town of a thousand islands'

Guiding, Guizhou province

The rape flowers in Guiding county, Guizhou province, shine among the blossoms of pear flowers, which take on a breathtaking variety of colors ranging from lily-white to golden yellow.

Blooming in early March with a flowering phase lasting about 30 days, the rape flowers can be seen spreading over the plain in full blossom set against the backdrop of mountains covered with pear flowers.

Guiding was named one of the top 10 rape flower travel destinations in the province in 2017. Visitors can take in the splendid scenery for 58 yuan per visit.

Ten other top-tier festivals highlighting rape and pear flowers have been held in the province between March and April since 2005. Photo exhibitions, gourmet festivals and bonfire parties also attract visitors to the area.