(LIN YIGUANG)

A florist wraps up fresh flowers in Shilin, Yunnan Province, on February 11.

Over the last few years, Yunnan has actively promoted development of its flower industry. The annual output value of the sector has surpassed 30 billion yuan ($4.95 billion) to date.

Flowers from the province have a market share of over 70 percent in China and have been shipped to over 50 countries. The province aims at becoming Asia's flower hub in coming years.