Sunflowers bloom against the backdrop of traditional houses of Shitan Village in Shexian County, Anhui Province on August 1, 2024. /CFP
Sunflowers bloom against the backdrop of traditional houses of Shitan Village in Shexian County, Anhui Province on August 1, 2024. /CFP
A woman poses for photos in a sea of sunflowers at Shitan Village in Shexian County, Anhui Province on August 1, 2024. /CFP
Sunflowers bloom against the backdrop of traditional houses of Shitan Village in Shexian County, Anhui Province on August 1, 2024. /CFP
Visitors admire stunning views from a hilltop overlooking Shitan Village in Shexian County, Anhui Province on August 1, 2024. /CFP
A visitor takes photos in a sea of flowers at Shitan Village in Shexian County, Anhui Province on August 1, 2024. /CFP
With its traditional black-and-white residences and stunning natural scenery, Shitan Village, a centuries-old settlement in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, has been attracting many visitors eager to experience its poetic charm. In the summer, early morning mist drifts over the village as the flowers bloom, creating a picturesque view against the backdrop of the surrounding mountains.