Lujiadian village in Zhongbao town
Visitors can kick things off by tasting fish soup noodles, as the fish are caught fresh from the lakes. They can also appreciate the sight of the vegetable garden by strolling around the village.
Self-driving destination: Lujiadian village in Zhongbao town
Bus: 204 (Zhongbao), 204-1 (Zhongbao Longjiang), 204-2 (Zhongbao Xiahong), 204-4 (Zhuye Zhongbao)
Contact: Liu Hongwei, 15152673858
Dazong Lake scenic area
This place features the charming water scenes depicted by Zheng Banqiao, the renowned artist and poet and the adorable Lu geese in the works of painter Bian Shoumin. The place also carries the precious childhood memories of famous writer Bi Feiyu.
Self-driving destination: Dazong Lake scenic area
Bus: 204 (Zhongbao) to Zhongbao town
Ticket: Free
Shagou ancient town
Visitors can amble through its alleys, with the white walls and cyan tiles in this low-key and simple town. Local food like Shagou fish balls and fried lotus roots can also be tasted there.
Self-driving destination: Shagou ancient town
Bus: 201 Shagou (Shagou Bus Station)
Ticket: Free
Shuijin village in Shagou town
In Shuijin village, 512 out of 798 households are still engaged in fishing – as they've been doing for a very long time now. A fishing experience park is situated there, where visitors can board a fishing boat and get to learn about 18 different types of fishing methods.
Fishermen cast their net, as tourists look on from viewing boats. [Photo/WeChat account: xinghuafabu]
Self-driving destination: Shuijin village in Shagou town
Bus: 201-1 (Shagou Yanshe), 201-2 (Shagou Gaogui)
Contact: Gao Guangjun 13812387233, Chen Jinqi 13951177138
Guanhe village in Shagou town
Guanhe Village was the first village to intercrop Chinese lotus roots with crayfish. There's a major lotus pond covering 7, 000 mu (466.67 hectares) that cultivates lotus flowers and crayfish – bringing together for visitors great memories of appreciating lotus flowers and eating crayfish.
Self-driving destination: Guanhe village in Shagou town
Bus: 201-1 (Shagou Yanshe)
Contact: Li Weiyue, 13912090920