Thanks to drifting tours, Cangliang village, in Zibo of Shandong province, has taken on a brand-new look, as more tourists bring vibrancy back to the village, and local farmers find a wider consumer market.
The natural landscape of Cangliang village. [Photo/dzrb.dzng.com]
Surrounded by mountains and lakes, Cangliang is known for its picturesque natural landscape. With a forest coverage rate exceeding 90 percent, it acts as a natural oxygen bar.
All these resources help the village to develop itself into a tourist destination, as well as increase the income of local residents. Some villagers have landed jobs at the drifting scenic spot, and are pleased to have found employment at their doorway.
Combining the scenic villages, rice paddies, and trees, the 1.2-km natural river drifting tour gives tourists a relaxing and picturesque experience.
In addition to the drifting route and its surrounding area, the scenic spot is also home to a farming experience zone, a camp site, and a water park.
The village will continue to add more leisure and entertainment facilities and it will create 60 more employment opportunities for locals.
A camp site at the scenic spot. [Photo/dzrb.dzng.com]
A bird's eye view of the scenic spot. [Photo/dzrb.dzng.com]
In recent years, the village has been making efforts in developing its leisure agriculture and rural tourism. It has done so by promoting drifting tourism as well as integrating its agriculture, culture, and tourism sectors.
The local government will further develop the drifting tourism industry while protecting the village's natural resources and promoting rural vitalization. Zhang Zhiye, local official, said that this will lead more villagers to a better and more prosperous life.
