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Handcrafted model ships are displayed at a workshop in Shengfeng village, May 11, 2023. [Photo by Zhang Wenfang/for chinadaily.com.cn]

Upgraded rural environment then has paved the way for the village to develop rural tourism.

In 2016, the village built a scenic area based on a 1,100-mu lake named Xiqianmudang Lake where water chestnuts grow and diversified folk cultural heritages are present. The visitors could have an immersive experience of agricultural scenery, life, food, handicraft arts and creative products.

The villagers have a long tradition of growing water chestnuts in the lake and have a healthy appetite for it. At picking season, you may take a boat with the locals to collect fruits among green leaves and enjoy dishes made of it.