Flower-themed tourism boosts villagers' income in China's Shandong

People visit the Hongye Shiyan scenic spot in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2026. The scenic spot has increased the income of nearby villagers by creating an immersive scene of flowering sightseeing. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

People visit the Hongye Shiyan scenic spot in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2026. The scenic spot has increased the income of nearby villagers by creating an immersive scene of flowering sightseeing. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

People visit the Hongye Shiyan scenic spot in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2026. The scenic spot has increased the income of nearby villagers by creating an immersive scene of flowering sightseeing. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

People visit the Hongye Shiyan scenic spot in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2026. The scenic spot has increased the income of nearby villagers by creating an immersive scene of flowering sightseeing. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

People visit the Hongye Shiyan scenic spot in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2026. The scenic spot has increased the income of nearby villagers by creating an immersive scene of flowering sightseeing. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

A visitor poses for photos at the Hongye Shiyan scenic spot in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2026. The scenic spot has increased the income of nearby villagers by creating an immersive scene of flowering sightseeing. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)

People experience flowers arranging at a homestay at the Hongye Shiyan scenic spot in Zibo City, east China's Shandong Province, April 8, 2026. The scenic spot has increased the income of nearby villagers by creating an immersive scene of flowering sightseeing. (Xinhua/Zhu Zheng)