Seen from the air, northwest China’s Xinjiang region has striking patches of color at this time of year as large swathes are occupied by tomatoes drying in the sun. The installation pictured covers 10 square kilometers. /China News Service Photo

Large quantities of ripe tomatoes are collected by local factories and cut into pieces before being dried. /China News Service Photo

They are mostly made into ketchup to export to the US, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries. /China News Service Photo

Thanks to its vast size and diverse climate, Xinjiang is known for producing quality fruits and vegetables. /China News Service Photo