The father gives his sons tips on how to identify and unearth cordyceps.[Photo provided to China Daily] |
The youngsters’ father asks his sons to pick up discarded plastic bottles to protect their land.[Photo provided to China Daily] |
The boys relax by washing their faces and feet after the day’s search.[Photo provided to China Daily] |
Cordyceps usually grow on the Tibetan plateau and Yushu is one of the areas known for the best quality. During last year’s Yushu Horse Racing Festival, the best-quality cordyceps were sold for 320,000 yuan per kilogram.