Ninety percent of the households in the village are now growing lavender on their farms, earning an average of 25,000 yuan a year. "That was how we built trust among the villagers," Li said. "When we ...

DAY TRIP OF THE WEEK: We're approaching peak lavender season, so start planning your lilac-hued days out with our guide to lavender fields and farms close to London which open to the public this year.