? Zhou Island

　　? Zhou Island is situated in the main stream of the Xun River, a tributary of the Pearl River, 6 kilometers from Tengxian County and 70 kilometers from Wuzhou City. The island stretches 5 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer in width, with a population of over 5,000 residents. The Tropic of Cancer passes through the island.

　　? Zhou is an area known for cash crops. The land is fertile and abundant in produce, with fragrant fruits and vegetables, especially the renowned black-skinned winter melon, yielding over 5 million jin annually. Other well-known cash crops include ? Zhou oranges, ? Zhou vegetables, and ? Zhou lychees. In the Wuzhou riverside area, there’s a saying: “No place is richer than ? Zhou.”

　　The island is surrounded by lush green bamboo, fragrant with fruits and vegetables, and home to a simple and honest local culture. Attractions include the former residence of General Shi Yunfei, a celebrated anti-Japanese commander and head of the supply station during the Battle of Taierzhuang, Fuxing Middle School, and Guangxi’s largest kapok tree.