Roses bloom in Shidian county - Where to

As spring is giving away to summer, over 400 mu (around 26.66 hectares) of roses are in full blossom in the Diantou village of Shidian County, southwest Yunnan’s Baoshan City.

Roses are grown in the ravines, mountains and even at roadsides in the village. While walking by, visitors can smell the fragrance of the flowers and see the villagers picking roses in the fields.

Roses are not only for sightseeing but also of high economic value. They can be used for all kinds of products, especially flower cakes, which is a popular and traditional dessert in Yunnan.

Bakers mix fresh rose petals with sugar in the special-made dough, and the rose cakes can be baked within 20 minutes. Take a bite of the cake, and your mouth will be full of rose fragrance.

Source: Baoshan Radio & TV; Trans-editing by Mo Yingyi