Paddy field paintings show pastoral charm in Zhangye

An aerial photo of a paddy field painting captured in Ganzhou district, Zhangye city of Gansu province. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

As autumn descends, farmers in Ganzhou district, Zhangye, Northwest China's Gansu province expect a bumper harvest.

In a captivating fusion of agriculture and art, local paddy fields appear like vibrant canvases. River, cloud, camel bell are featured in these paintings, expressing the pastoral charm of the land as well as the hope for a prosperous yield.

In recent years, many rural areas in China are elevating their agricultural landscapes to lure more tourists as part of the efforts to boost rural tourism and promote rural revitalization.