Gouxixi Leisure Agriculture Tourism Scenic Area

　　Gouxixi Township is located in the western part of Kecheng District, 14 kilometers from the city center. It is honored as a hometown of Chinese folk culture and art, an ecological demonstration township of Zhejiang Province, and a modern agricultural demonstration area of Zhejiang Province. The area boasts beautiful scenery and convenient transportation. Its name originates from its location at the confluence of the Changshan River and the Dajuyuan Stream.

　　The Gouxixi Leisure Agriculture Tourism Scenic Area focuses on leisure agriculture, rural tourism, and rural culture as its highlights, striving to create a distinctive tourism destination with Gouxixi’s unique charm. It is a national 3A-level scenic area.

　　Highlighted by the Wushidu Ecological Park, the area develops a leisure agriculture estate with the distinct characteristics of western Zhejiang. Covering over 1,500 acres, Wushidu Ecological Park is divided into fruit cultivation zones, vegetable cultivation zones, flower cultivation zones, a visitor leisure area, and a water amusement zone. The fruit cultivation zone features over ten types of grapes, 600 acres of red-flesh kiwifruit, as well as more than ten other fruits including yellow peaches, snow pears, blueberries, strawberries, and dragon fruit—ensuring visitors can pick, taste, and purchase fresh produce year-round. The vegetable cultivation zone offers a variety of seasonal vegetables such as cucumbers and eggplants, allowing guests to enjoy the experience of farming. The visitor leisure area includes agritainment services, conference lodging, a 7D cinema, and Bubble City, providing guests with a full range of food, accommodation, entertainment, and play experiences.

　　Centered around Yudong Painting Village, the area emphasizes creating the unique charm of “Green Art Village.” Yudong farmer paintings are renowned nationwide, having won multiple national awards. The village is picturesque and rich in rural character, particularly noted for its group of distinctive farmer painters. Based on this, the Yudong Cultural Activity Center was built to showcase local farmer paintings. The riverside farmer painting path has been renovated with murals adorning the walls, beautifying the village environment. A village image plaque, cultural corridor, and artistic decorations along the route further enhance the village’s unique charm. The old ancestral hall has been renovated, and a new cultural square constructed, providing a platform for community cultural performances and exhibitions.

　　Rural tourism cultural festivals are held to attract visitors and boost visibility and reputation. Events include the Rapeseed Flower Culture Tourism Festival in spring, the Musical Grape Festival in summer, the Gouxixi Green Fruits Festival in autumn, and the Strawberry Picking Festival in winter, offering visitors distinctive and memorable leisure experiences in Gouxixi’s countryside.

　　Source: Quzhou Municipal Tourism Bureau