Cultural Tourism in Yongxing Town

Yongxing Town, Ouhai, in the west, has a long history of lotus root culture. Huang Tingjian, a poet of the Song Dynasty, lived in Rongzhou and passed by Yongxing. He once wrote a touching poem: "Hebo sealed the jade wrist with mud, and the wind god turned the waves and woxiang cheeks." Ten thousand mu of lotus pond, when summer comes, the lotus flowers open for the second time. "The lotus leaves are infinitely bright in the next day, and the lotus flowers reflect the sun in a different color." It is known as the "ocean of lotus roots" and has become the four business cards of Yibin together with bamboo sea, wine sea and stone sea. Every summer in early July, when the lotus pond is in full bloom, a grand Lotus Festival with the theme of "Impression Lotus, Lotus Sea in the West" will be held. The folks in Lotus Root Township are simple in style and have a lot of delicious food. A unique lotus root banquet has been launched, which has attracted many tourists. With the gradual development of yongxing lotus root banquet and lotus root culture, the ecological tourism of lotus root sea is becoming a new tourist destination for people.

Nine Beautiful Scenery * * * Enjoy the Lotus

A corner of Ouhai: Yanjia Community in Yongxing Town, on the red tourist line. There are 3 mu of characteristic fish culture, and more than 1 mu of lotus seeds and lotus roots. Looking at it, the blue waves are rippling; Ten thousand lotus leaves are slim and graceful, and the breeze is gentle, like a green sea, rippling blue waves, fragrant and touching. Strolling through the lotus pond, the flowers are red and green, pleasing to the eye, the breeze is gentle, the fragrance is fragrant, and it is refreshing.

rice lotus strives for glory: located in Yanjia community, Yongxing Town, 1 acres of lotus roots and 1 acres of high-quality rice fields form a colorful rural tourism map. Being in it, you can not only appreciate the artistic conception of "bumper harvest in rice flowers, but also listen to the sound of frogs", and you can also feel the elegance of "reflecting the lotus flowers in the sun".

lotus root terrace: located in Bamiao Village, Yongxing Town, 1, mu of lotus root constitutes the lotus root terrace wonder. In summer, layers of lotus leaves are as green as silk, refreshing, eye-washing and heart-washing, and tourists are like weaving.

Lotus-plum Dependence: Located in Bamiao Village, Yongxing Town, the lotus field is covered with plum trees, and the lotus leaves and plum trees set each other off. In spring, white plum blossoms reflect the green lotus, and in summer, Bai He is swaying in the green waves, watching the lotus and tasting the plum, which is elegant and comfortable.

Lotus Villa: Xinwen Village, located on the red tourist line, is 5 meters away from Yongxing Town. The scenic spot covers an area of nearly 1, mu, including 4 mu of ornamental lotus, more than 7, potted lotus pots and as many as 2 varieties of lotus, lotus square, lotus culture exhibition hall, sightseeing pavilion and lighting and sound scenery. White lotus, purple water lily, red water lily, all kinds of lotus flowers compete for beauty; Ziyun black beans cover the gazebo on the hillside; In the paddy field, red flowers reflect green leaves; By the fish pond, fish tease tourists; On the dining table, lotus root dishes are dazzling, and the lotus root banquet makes you feel refreshed. You can enjoy lotus flowers as a song for wine, refreshing and elegant, and intoxicating guests and friends. It is a core scenic spot integrating eating, living, traveling, shopping and entertainment.

fishing in the lotus pond: it is located in Yongxing, Yanjia and Xinwen villages in Yongxing Town, about 3 mu. It is all natural and pollution-free. Carp, crucian carp and special fish play like elves in the lotus leaves, allowing you to appreciate the fragrance of flowers and weeds in the lotus pond and enjoy fishing.

boating in Ouhai: located in Xincheng Village, Yongxing Town. Boating on the lotus pond, rippling blue waves, lotus leaves and fields, lingering fragrance, cool lake water, elegant and comfortable, is an ideal place to spend the summer. The river in the scenic spot twists and turns for nearly 5 kilometers, which is connected with the "Millennium Buddha Temple-Gaoshan Temple". The blue waves in the river are rippling, the fish are jumping and the shrimp are happy, and the water plants along the river are growing and the lotus fragrance is blowing. Support a bamboo raft, go boating, and enjoy the lotus in the mountains. Wandering around, you will appreciate the moving pictures of "Xiao He just shows his sharp horns, and dragonflies stand on his head long ago", "Fish plays lotus leaves in the east, and fish plays lotus leaves in the west", and you will experience the wonderful artistic conception of "People are sitting in a boat, and the boat is in Traveling in a pictorial world". The "water mill" by the river can provide you with a rest. You can play chess and cards, chat and see the water mill. You can taste pure natural water mill bean products, special dishes and fish and shrimp just fished out of the river.

Millennium Buddha Temple-Gaoshan Temple: The Millennium Buddha Temple, located in Gaoshan Hall, Moth Village, Yongxing Town, was founded in the Song Dynasty. Once there were a pair of big stone lions standing beside the mountain gate in front of the temple, and 18 Buddha statues were enshrined in the temple. Now, after reorganization, the temple has begun to take shape, and a withered Castanopsis fissa tree on the hillside seems to be full of spirituality, and new branches and leaves have grown in time, which should be a good sign of "dead wood meets spring".

wetland lotus: an ornamental aquatic vegetable variety traditionally cultivated in Yongxing, mainly distributed in Xincheng, Moth, Xinwen, Yongxing, Gaosi and other places in Yongxing Town. Due to the long planting history, there are many varieties, high quality and fine cultivation. At one time, it formed distinctive local characteristics and enjoyed a good reputation at home and abroad, so it was called "Yongxing Lotus Root". Aquatic vegetable products are basically cold foods, and lotus seeds, lotus leaves and lotus roots also contain more bio-alkaline components, which have good effects of reducing fire, losing weight and beautifying after long-term use. "Yongxing lotus root" is popular in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Chongqing and other major markets because of its tender, crisp, refreshing, pure heart, name, heat-clearing and body-building.