Blooming roses lead rural town in Qingdao toward prosperity

The roses in the industrial park of rose town in Lingshan subdistrict, Jimo district, Qingdao, Shandong come into bloom. [Photo/VCG]

Early summer has brought the roses in the industrial park of rose town in Lingshan subdistrict, Jimo district, Qingdao, Shandong into full bloom. They are currently being harvested and processed by farmers and have attracted no shortage of tourists.

In recent years, the local area has begun making efforts to develop the rose industry, encouraging farmers to adjust their industrial structure, optimize planting varieties, extend the industrial chain, and focus on creating characteristic towns and beautiful villages.

An ecological rose industrial chain has taken shape, integrating edible flowers, daily chemical products, and tourism, promoting the integration of agriculture and tourism, and contributing to rural vitalization.

Farmers are busy picking rose flowers in the industrial park of rose town in Lingshan subdistrict, Jimo district, Qingdao, Shandong. [Photo/VCG]

The local rose industry promotes the integration of agriculture and tourism, which has contributed to rural vitalization. [Photo/VCG]