Longtou Tourism Village, Pingli County

　　Longtou Village in Pingli County is situated in the Guxian Lake Scenic Area, approximately 5 kilometers southeast of the county seat. The clear Chongshui River encircles the village, flowing like a dragon. The newly constructed village features a uniform style of Huizhou-style farmhouses, with their charming white horse-head walls and black tiles shining brightly under the sun. Walking along a wide, straight farm road, the streets appear remarkably clean, instantly giving visitors the feeling of being in the water towns of southern China. Outside the village, neatly arranged gardens of Gynostemma pentaphyllum, sapling forests, small bonsai cultivation areas, and tea plantations complement local farm stays and workshops, making the blue sky appear especially deep and the white clouds stand out in a strikingly three-dimensional, silvery brightness. The industrious, simple, and kind-hearted people of Pingli adhere to an ecological development philosophy. Supported by three major economic sectors—green industries, environmentally friendly manufacturing, and eco-tourism—they protect the green environment, develop green industries, promote green culture, and build a leisure-oriented homeland, truly showcasing the beautiful scenery of “azure waters and skies, horse-head walls, and emerald bamboo and trees reflecting on the mountain villas.”

　　The Longtou Village Specialty Products Sales Street showcases traditional handicrafts and sells locally made artisan and agricultural products. These mainly include handcrafted cloth shoes, embroidery, paper lanterns, small ornaments, root carvings, wood crafts, bamboo products, as well as local specialties such as tea, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, shiitake mushrooms, and wood ear fungus. With good quality and reasonable prices, they make excellent gifts for family and friends.

　　Longtou Village boasts abundant ecological resources and a beautiful natural environment. It is a “model village” in the new rural construction efforts of both the province and city, possessing inherent advantages for tourism development. In line with the overall plan to “build the most beautiful countryside in Shaanxi,” Pingli County has adopted a development model led by the government, driven by the market, with farmers as the main players and social participation. A series of core scenic projects have been implemented, including a fishing and leisure center, the Qin-Chu Farming Culture Park, hiking trails, a water park, a floral and bonsai garden, a colorful pheasant garden, and a folk wedding customs park. Following the construction goals of “ecological surroundings, urban-style living, standardized services, and local-flavor cuisine,” a number of high-quality rural inns, traditional craft workshops, and specialty tourism product shops have been established.

　　Scenic Area Address: Longtou Village, Chengguan Town, Pingli County, Ankang City, Shaanxi Province