Ancient alpine terraced fields in Zhushan County turn golden as harvest nears

Photo taken on September 7, 2026 shows the ancient alpine terraced fields in Zhushan County, Hubei Province, bathed in gold. The rice paddies stretch along the mountain slopes in sweeping layers, with rice ears swaying in the wind and the air filled with the scent of ripened grain. They paint a promising scene of an upcoming bumper harvest. (Photo: Hubei Daily/Xiang Jihua and Shi Ruhua)