Bailian Lotus Roots of Shuanglong Bay

Bailian Lotus Roots of Shuanglong Bay

　　The Shuanglong Bay Lotus Ecological Park is located to the west of Xizhuang Village in Wujia Bao Town, Huaiyin District, Jinan City, on the northern shore of Yuqing Lake. This area is one of the sources of the Xiaoqing River. In ancient times, it was called “Guandao Haizi,” the farthest upstream point that cargo boats could reach on the way to the Xiaoqing River. In the northwest corner of the park, there is a spring that gushes year-round without ever drying up. The spring water converges and flows downstream, forming the Xiaoqing River. The Yellow River enters Jinan at this point, and the Xiaoqing River originates here. Locals refer to this area as “Shuanglong Bay.” By following Jiqi Road and driving along the Yellow River embankment, you can reach the park directly — transportation is convenient and the location is prime. The area lies in the suburbs of Jinan, boasts beautiful surroundings, fragrant lotus flowers, and abundant fish, making it an ideal destination for fishing, leisure, and sightseeing.

　　The park’s main industries are lotus root cultivation and processing. In 2004, the lotus roots obtained certification as a pollution-free agricultural product production area; in 2011, they were certified as green agricultural products. The first phase of the park plans to cultivate lotus roots on 300 acres. The main products include high-quality varieties, with a focus on promoting the local “Wolong No. 1” variety and the introduced “Xueou No. 2” variety for demonstration and popularization, providing premium cultivars for lotus root production in Huaiyin. Processed products include preserved white lotus roots, lotus root preserves, lotus leaf tea, lotus root powder, and related items.

　　The park currently sells over 5 million jin of lotus roots annually. In addition to supplying major local vegetable wholesale markets, the products are also distributed to surrounding counties and cities such as Qihe, Liaocheng, Changqing, and Tai’an. For external markets, the primary destinations include Shanghai, Shanxi, and the three northeastern provinces.

　　Location: Xizhuang Village, Wujia Bao Town, Huaiyin District, Jinan City

　　Featured Product: Preserved Lotus Roots

　　Transportation: From downtown, take Jiqi Road to Xizhuang Village in Wujia Bao Town, or take Jingshi West Road and then turn onto the Yellow River embankment top road to Xizhuang Village in Wujia Bao Town

　　Contact Number: 85973493