Roses offer more than romance to farmers in E China

2017-05-17 17:34 GMT+8

Editor Li Jing

In the eyes of farmers in Jimo, in east China’s Shandong Province, roses are much more than a symbol of romance, but also big business. /CFP Photo

A rose park occupying 2,600 mu (about 173 hectares) with some 600 kinds of roses has drawn thousands of visitors. /CFP Photo

Every mu can produce about 500 kilograms of rose petals, worth 30,000 yuan (about 4,300 US dollars) after deep processing. /CFP Photo

Besides producing rose tea and rose oil, the park has also diversified its business to attract tourists, filmmakers and weddings. /CFP Photo

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