As summer peaks, Fuzhou—Fujian’s jasmine capital—bursts into bloom, its air thick with floral sweetness. The city’s vibrant harvest festival invites hands-on experiences: plucking delicate white blossoms and mastering the ancient art of scenting tea.  

Across emerald fields, a tapestry of harvesters emerges—schoolchildren in crisp uniforms, Hanfu-clad youths, and weathered farmers in bamboo hats—all fingers deftly gathering nature’s perfume. Beyond the rows, cultural spectacles pulse with energy, celebrating jasmine’s soul-deep ties to Fuzhou.  

But the true magic unfolds in tea workshops, where artisans transform petals into liquid gold. This 1,000-year-old craft, honored by UNESCO as both agricultural and intangible heritage, comes alive as masters pass their secrets to wide-eyed apprentices. Here, tradition doesn’t fade—it blossoms anew.