The traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, falls on the second day of the second lunar month, symbolizing the start of spring and the annual farming cycle. This year it took place on February 21.
Huizhou district in Huangshan city, Anhui province signed 19 projects on Feb 18, with a total investment of 4.18 billion yuan ($609.42 million).
Plum trees in Shexian county – in Huangshan city, Anhui province – are about to fully bloom as spring approaches and the temperature rises, an uplifting thought for the legions of flower lovers in the region.
Tunxi district of Huangshan city in Anhui province held a photography and painting exhibition entitled International Tunxi Meet Art on Feb 15.
The Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area – located in Huangshan city, Anhui province – saw a bout of freezing air on Feb 14 that created a rime spectacle, which is a rare sight to behold in early spring.
In addition to technical guidance and land to support the local farmers, Shexian county also issued a special policy to boost the development of edible mushrooms last year.
Popular sites to view spring flowers in Huangshan
Xidi village, a World Heritage Site in Yixian county – administered by Huangshan city in Anhui province – is now refreshed and tranquil after some spring rain.
