The branches are covered with agate-like cherries in Wudu district, Longnan, Gansu province. [Photo/gansudaily.com.cn]

Agate-like cherries in Wudu district, Longnan, Gansu province, are ripe, attracting many residents to have a taste.

Chengguan town in the district has a century-long history of cherry cultivation. At present, its planting area has reached 100 hectares in total. The brightly-colored, juicy, sweet fruits have helped local villagers increase their incomes and find a way to advance rural vitalization.