A vast of 170,000 hectares of rapeseed flowers blankets the verdant grasslands of Hulun Buir in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in July.
The month marks the peak blooming season of rapeseed flowers in Hulun Buir. The boundless rapeseed sea on a farm in Hulun Buir awes visitors from afar, like Yuan from Beijing.
"I was told about the stunning rapeseed fields here long ago. As it is fine today, I come with some friends to this sea of flowers and take photos and enjoy ourselves heart and soul," said Yuan.
As an important agricultural industry in Hulun Buir, rapeseed cultivation not only diversifies the local agricultural structure, but also has become a summer tourism highlight for the local economy.
170,000 hectares of rapeseed bloom in Hulun Buir
As of 20:38 on Saturday, China's total box office revenue for the ongoing Qingming Festival holiday had surpassed 300 million yuan (about 41.28 million U.S. dollars), according to data from online platforms.
The three-day Qingming Festival, which started on Friday this year, is a traditional Chinese holiday that falls on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox. While it is a time to enjoy the greenery of springtime and to visit the graves of ancestors, the holiday has also become a busy period for cultural and tourism activities in China, including visits to the cinema.
The U.S. produced film "A Minecraft Movie", Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" and crime thriller "We Girls" are currently ranked as the top three. Data showed that "A Minecraft Movie", adapted from the beloved sandbox game, has currently topped the chart and been a hit with family audiences. Notably, over 15 percent of its viewers have attended screenings in groups. Meanwhile, "We Girls", a drama centering on marginalized communities has made a significant impact since its premiere on Friday, breaking the single-day box office record for its genre during the Qingming Festival period over the past five years. Despite the wave of new releases, "Ne Zha 2", a holdover, has once again witnessed a surge in viewership and secure the third spot in the rankings during the Qingming Festival holiday box-office period, buoyed by enduring fan loyalty.
China's box office hits 300 million yuan during Qingming holiday
