This aerial photo shows a magnificent view of a tea plantation in Hongya County, Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 13, 2023. /CNSPHOTO

This aerial photo shows a magnificent view of a tea plantation in Hongya County, Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 13, 2023. /CNSPHOTO

This aerial photo shows a magnificent view of a tea plantation in Hongya County, Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 13, 2023. /CNSPHOTO

This aerial photo shows a magnificent view of a tea plantation in Hongya County, Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 13, 2023. /CNSPHOTO

This aerial photo shows a magnificent view of a tea plantation in Hongya County, Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 13, 2023. /CNSPHOTO

This aerial photo shows a magnificent view of a tea plantation in Hongya County, Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 13, 2023. /CNSPHOTO

This aerial photo shows a magnificent view of a tea plantation in Hongya County, Meishan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on May 13, 2023. /CNSPHOTO

From an aerial perspective, this tea garden in Hongya County, Meishan City, Sichuan Province, resembles a "fingerprint of the Earth."

Regarded as a work of agricultural art, the tea trees have been planted along the steep slopes to make use of every corner of this mountainous terrain. These ingenious tea tree plantations are a unique attraction, drawing many tourists and photography enthusiasts to the area to appreciate the landscape and capture its beauty.

These artistic designs created by local farmers demonstrate their understanding of both the natural world and sustainable development. Tea plantations in Sichuan not only provide high-quality products but also serve as a vital pillar of the local economy and tourism industry.

（Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-06-27/Tea-garden-in-Sichuan-resembles-Earth-s-fingerprint--1kYwOCtRPhK/index.html）