In early summer, terraced fields are robed in green in an agricultural park in Yonghe county, Shanxi province, creating an idyllic summer scene.

Based on preserving traditional northern terrace farming culture, the park has been striving to develop rural tourism in recent years. More visitors to the mountain areas will boost the local economy.

An aerial photo shows the terraced fields in an agricultural park in Yonghe county, Shanxi province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An aerial photo shows the terraced fields in an agricultural park in Yonghe county, Shanxi province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]