Cangxi using tourism to escape from poverty trap

White pear blossoms crawl all over the mountains in Sichuan province's Cangxi county in early March. And they add charm to the already polychromatic landscape featuring golden rapeseed flowers, green wheat and florid peach blossoms.

Many visitors travel to Cangxi to feast their eyes on the natural beauty that usually kicks off the spring travel wave.

Since 2003, the local government has hosted 15 pear blossom festivals in March, where distinctive local folk culture shows, gourmet food events, and runs in the wilderness have been held.