Osmanthus flowers are in bloom in Qidong, bringing their sweet fragrance and a touch of autumn charm to the county-level city in Nantong.

Osmanthus flowers bloom amid lush green foliage. [Photo/WeChat account: qidongfabu]

Warm sunlight bathes delicate osmanthus blossoms. [Photo/WeChat account: qidongfabu]

Osmanthus is also used in culinary treats such as osmanthus rice cakes, glutinous rice balls in fermented rice wine, and lotus root stuffed with glutinous rice, bringing the flavors of autumn to local tables.

Osmanthus rice cakes. [Photo/WeChat account:qidongfabu]

Lotus root stuffed with glutinous rice. [Photo/WeChat account: qidongfabu]