Kaiyang's Hefeng township canola flower festival kicks off

The Canola Flower Art and Tourism Festival in Kaiyang county's Hefeng township has opened at Mingde Square and will run until early April.

The festival stage features exciting performances. [Photo/WeChat account of Kaiyang county]

This year's art and tourism festival showcases a vast sea of canola flowers across Hefeng township. The event combines ethnic customs, intangible cultural heritage (ICH), trendy photo spots, and agricultural experiences, offering visitors a unique springtime tourism feast.

The opening ceremony, set against the backdrop of blooming canola fields, included ICH showcases and a traditional welcome ceremony by the local Bouyei ethnic group. Rice-field art installations and flower-sea photo spots were also established.

Hefeng township in Kaiyang county. [Photo/WeChat account of Kaiyang county]

Hefeng offers numerous highlights this year: The Xinghe zipline spans 1,314 meters at 52 kilometers per hour, offering a panoramic aerial view of the flower fields, rivers, and ancient villages; coffee carts, camping sites, and specialty markets have been set up in the flower fields; and visitors can cycle along the Shili Hualang, exploring folk culture, selenium-rich tea, and local culinary delights.