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Harvesting water shield: a grand scene on Taihu Lake

Updated: 2026-04-20 | China Bound

In Suzhou near Taihu Lake, workers begin harvesting water shield by lying on little rafts, paddling by hand, and balancing with a brick. They start at 4 am and finish at noon. The delicate plant can only be harvested by hand.