An aerial view of Xiaoyang community. [Photo/WeChat account: jyrmzf]
Once an ordinary rural village, Xiaoyang community in Sanshui subdistrict, Jiangyan district, has been vitalized through the integration of agriculture and tourism, bringing both industrial growth and increased prosperity to local residents.
The community has created a series of new agritourism experiences — including study tours, archery activities, and local cuisine — allowing children to learn about modern agricultural technologies while seeing how traditional village life can be blended with contemporary aesthetics.
The success of this model has attracted a steady stream of visitors, and local villagers have become the primary beneficiaries, earning higher incomes through tourism-related businesses.
Today, Xiaoyang community is no longer content with developing in isolation. Instead, it is exploring a new model of "regional coordination and shared resources", linking nearby attractions, homestays, and farms. Through this approach, Xiaoyang is transforming from a standalone scenic spot into a multifunctional rural tourism destination and service hub—paving the way for sustainable rural development.