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A seasonal tradition of preparing for winter with vegetables

CGTN

A file photo shows slices of sun-dried radishes hanging on strings in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. /CFP
A file photo shows slices of sun-dried radishes hanging on strings in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. /CFP

A file photo shows slices of sun-dried radishes hanging on strings in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. /CFP

A file photo shows people laying out potatoes on trestles for sale in a street in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. /CFP
A file photo shows people laying out potatoes on trestles for sale in a street in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. /CFP

A file photo shows people laying out potatoes on trestles for sale in a street in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province. /CFP

A file photo shows a woman selling spring onions from the back of a truck in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. /CFP
A file photo shows a woman selling spring onions from the back of a truck in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. /CFP

A file photo shows a woman selling spring onions from the back of a truck in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. /CFP

A file photo shows cabbages laid out on the ground, ready for sale in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. /CFP
A file photo shows cabbages laid out on the ground, ready for sale in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. /CFP

A file photo shows cabbages laid out on the ground, ready for sale in Shenyang, Liaoning Province. /CFP

As temperatures drop, a unique tradition unfolds across China, particularly in the northeast – stocking up on vegetables.

From green onions and Chinese cabbages to radishes, shepherd's purse, and potatoes, a colorful array of produce fills shelves and drying racks. Strolling through the streets of northeast China, you can witness the hustle and bustle of people selecting, preparing, and sun-drying their vegetables, creating a vibrant seasonal scene.

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