Paddy field art brightens Shenyang

The pictures drawn in Shenyang’s paddy fields have entered their best period for sightseeing, Shenyang Daily reported on June 10.

The 18 pictures, which are made up of different categories, cover an area of 33 hectares.

The pictures take on three-dimensional patterns by using rice shoots of different height and color. Tourists can climb on sightseeing platforms above the fields to enjoy a panoramic view of the pictures.

The pictures depict various things including animals, people and fairy tales.

The pictures have attracted many tourists to Shenyang, helping local residents increase their incomes.

A picture of an elephant in a Shenyang paddy field. [Photo/Xinhua]

A famous figure named Zhuang Zhou in a paddy field picture. [Photo/Xinhua]

A dragon depicted in a Shenyang paddy field. [Photo/Xinhua]

A Shenyang picture depicts a Chinese fairytale. [Photo/Xinhua]