Every midsummer, Yumin County in Tacheng Prefecture, in the northwest region of the Chinese mainland’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, transforms into a sea of bright safflowers 🌼. With over 60 years of cultivation, the county has planted an impressive 200,000 mu (about 13,333 hectares) of safflower, making it one of the top producing areas across the Chinese mainland.
Thanks to abundant sunshine, big temperature swings between day and night, pure water sources and rich soil, safflowers here thrive. Beyond looking stunning on Instagram, these blooms fuel a growing local industry. Farmers harvest petals to make everything from natural dyes and teas to safflower oil for cosmetics and cooking.
Local authorities are now leveling up: they’re building strong brands, upgrading processing facilities and linking the whole chain—from farm to table. This high-quality development not only boosts incomes but also powers rural revitalization, creating jobs and new business opportunities 🌱💼.
For young entrepreneurs and investors, Yumin’s safflower story is a case study in how nature, culture and market savvy can bloom together. It’s a colorful reminder that even the smallest seed can grow into big change 🚀.
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Xinjiang color palette: Safflower industry boosts local economy
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