Straw bales at Ehu Lake Tourist Resort. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

As the autumn sun shines over the fields of Wuxi, Jiangsu province, a magical scene emerges in the countryside's rice paddies. The golden straw bales, resembling images from a fairy tale, have become a viral sensation known as the "rice field version of Swiss rolls".

Ehu Lake Tourist Resort has introduced a new photo hotspot. Instead of the usual sea of flowers or lakeside views, it features plump Swiss roll-like straw bales "growing" in the rice fields. These round bales release the fragrant scent of sun-dried straw when the wind blows, making you feel as though you've stepped into a "rural dessert table".

A girl takes pictures with the straw bales in Gushan. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

In Gushan, a town in Jiangyin, the harvest-filled ridges and heavy straw bales against an azure sky create a natural oil painting. Some of these bales have been moved to the large lawn near the Hongdou Courtyard, where their golden colors contrast beautifully with the lush green grass, creating a fairy tale-like scene.

A person takes pictures with the straw bales in Xuxiake town. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

In Jiangyin's Xuxiake town rice fields, these plump, fluffy straw bales are a popular sight for locals and tourists alike. Photos, taken from any angle, beautifully captures the soft, vibrant rural scenery.

This seasonal spectacle is exclusive, so if you miss it, you'll have to wait until next year.