Recently, in the Yinghe Valley Scenic Area of Dalantan village, Liuxu town, Jinchengjiang district, a large area of lotus flowers are in full bloom. Looking around under the sun, each lotus flower is full of vitality and vigor, attracting many tourists to come and enjoy the sight.

In recent years, the village has developed agricultural and tourism integration projects, cultivated and expanded characteristic industries, and contributed to rural vitalization.

The vicinity's close proximity to the urban area and convenient transportation have facilitated the comprehensive development of the scenic area. Its current configuration includes dedicated zones for agricultural research and education, seasonal tour experiences in spring and autumn, a showcase gallery exhibiting ornamental fruits and melons, as well as designated areas for barbecue, camping and evening light displays. Additionally, the scenic area operates under a development model that integrates "leisure sightseeing + aquaculture farming," promoting agrotourism, dining, and leisure within the agricultural sector.

Since the trial operation of the second phase, the total number of tourists received has exceeded 200,000, with positive results in all aspects. At the same time, it can provide 10 fixed job positions per month, employ 400 temporary workers, and drive monthly sales of agricultural and sideline products by over 20,000 yuan ($2,774).

Many lotus flowers are in full bloom in the Yinghe Valley Scenic Area, Jinchengjiang district. [Photo/Hechi Daily]