IN midsummer, the vast rice fields of Heilongjiang — one of China’s major grain-producing regions — are transformed into something unexpected: an open-air gallery. Using different rice varieties and careful field planning, local farms have turned paddies into giant living canvases. From observation decks and sightseeing trains, visitors can take in colorful designs that blend agricultural tradition with rural tourism, turning a season of growth into a season of art.

(SD News)