Yakou Village boasts Zhongshan's largest contiguous rice cultivation area, and draws tourists from Hong Kong, Macao and neighboring cities during summer harvest. Drawn by rice fragrance, they fuel a tourism surge.

Tourists and villagers watch golden rice grains "stream" from the combine harvester.

A grandmother creates cherished memories with her grandson amidst the rice fields.

Mr Hou from Chengdu and his wife bike through the golden rice fields.

A combine harvester creates artistic patterns across the rice fields.

Tourists rush to pose at a cafe framed by golden rice fields.

A sisterhood of friends happily snaps photos beside the rice fields.

Tourists savor a leisurely afternoon amidst the golden harvest.

A tourist plays saxophone, lost in the joy of music.

Tourists are full of joy. (Photo by Zhang Jingtian and Gai Liubao)