Luoping area

CCTV.COM (06.23 2003 16:22)

    Rape flower, the exceptional landscape, is a substantial attraction in Luoping of Yunnan province. The golden flowers blossom in the early spring is supremely fascinating.

    Local villagers describe the rape flower as the yellow ocean, it starts from the foot of Bai La Mountain, viewers can appreciate the magnificent scenery by traveling in the train between Kunming and Nanchang, and or drive through the 324 national freeway.

    The annual production of rapeseed oil in Luo Ping is 30 million kilogram. Good quality and inexpensive product has been promoted in the global market.

    Due to the natural beauty of massive rape flower, hundreds and thousands of observers from all over the country come to visit Luo ping every year after the Chinese New Year.

    Therefore, local government designated March as the annual Rape Flower Festival. A thrilling live concert is also held in early March of each year to celebrate the uplifting sight.

Editor:Han