Rural tradition of drying crops starts in Guizhou

The rural tradition of shaiqiu, or drying crops in autumn, is underway in Ma'an village in Danzhai county of Guizhou province.

Taking advantage of good weather, residents dry their crops in their own yards. The golden scene dazzles under a blue sky.

After the Beginning of Autumn solar term, harvested crops will be exposed to the sun to eliminate insects and moisture for long-term preservation, which is a traditional agricultural phenomenon in China.

The crops will be spread in yards, on roofs or on windowsills to reach the sunshine, and a proper temperature for quick drying.

Luo Siyang in Guiyang contributed to this story.