Flower markets boom before Chinese New Year

Farmers are busy working at an agricultural park in Chengdong Township, Jiangsu Province on January 7, 2019. The local government has developed the "beautiful industry" by planting flowers and ornamental plants in Chengdong Township, Jiangsu Province in recent years. At present, the city's flower and ornamental plants cover an area of more than 800 mu (53 hectares). The flowers and plants are sold to Shanghai, Zhejiang, Anhui and other places, and it also has become a characteristic industry for local farmers to increase their income. [Photo: Xinhua]