Xijiangou Agricultural Sightseeing Tourist Area

　　The Xijiangou Agricultural Sightseeing Tourist Area in Sishui County is situated in the northern part of the county town and has outstanding geographical advantages. It borders the Si River to the north, enjoying abundant water resources and picturesque scenery. The land within the area is flat and fertile, with a large-scale 1,000-acre ginkgo base. The scenic area is adjacent to the AAA-rated Shengyuan Lake Scenic Area to the east, surrounded by a beautiful environment and convenient transportation. Its location is highly favorable. The water quality and soil in the area are completely free from pollution, offering fresh air, birdsong, fragrant flowers, shaded trees, and a beautiful ecological environment. It also features abundant fruit and vegetable cultivation, making it extremely suitable for the development of agricultural tourism projects.

　　Ginkgo Botanical Garden: Covering over 1,000 acres, this integrated ginkgo garden combines leaf harvesting, sapling sales, fruit picking, and sightseeing, with more than 720,000 ginkgo trees planted. It has been honored with titles such as “National High-Quality Forestry Project” and “National ‘March 8th’ Green Quality Project.” The garden features winding paths lined with tea seating areas.

　　Li Family Courtyard: Located in the center of Xijiangou Village, the courtyard faces south and covers approximately 10,000 square meters. One well-preserved residence remains. Built in the late Qing Dynasty by Li Yuzhu, a martial arts scholar, the Li Family Courtyard was constructed as the family’s prosperity grew. The house features black tiles, white walls, upturned eaves, and dougong brackets. The main hall displays the tables, chairs, stands, and beds used in those days. The west room exhibits a series of farming tools, including seed drills, ladles, rakes, hoes, picks, sickles, and lanterns, as well as winnowing baskets. The courtyard houses items like stone mills.

　　Si River Fishing Area: With its emerald waters, swaying green trees, and gentle breezes, this area is a paradise for leisure fishing.

　　Watermelon Planting Area: Learn about agricultural production processes and enjoy tasting watermelons—a delightful experience. The watermelon picking gardens in Xijiangou not only increase farmers' income but also allow visitors to fully enjoy the anticipation and fun of farm life during the harvest season.

　　Vegetable Planting and Picking Area: The vegetable picking garden offers a wide variety of produce, including tomatoes, eggplants, green onions, chili peppers, Chinese cabbage, cabbage, radishes, and more. The diverse selection dazzles visitors, who can pick the freshest and tastiest vegetables right in the fields.

　　Observation Tower: Located in the heart of the ginkgo forest, the observation tower is neither too tall nor too short—offering both sweeping views and an intimate connection with the surroundings. Standing atop the tower, visitors can gaze out over the ginkgo forest, fully experiencing its vitality, majestic presence, fresh beauty, and lush greenery.

　　Yongchuntang: Shandong Yongchuntang Group Co., Ltd. has a registered capital of over 113.9 million yuan. The company has successively obtained certifications such as GMP for health foods, GMP for pharmaceuticals, ISO9001 quality management system, and ISO22000 food safety management system. It has been granted multiple national patents and owns provincial-level brand-name products, high-tech products, and the title of “Famous Trademark of Shandong Province.” After more than a decade of development, the company has become a comprehensive, high-tech processing enterprise engaged in the R&D, production, and sales of ginkgo-based health products, ginkgo extracts, ginkgo skincare products, daily chemical products, pharmaceuticals, and premium carbonless paper.

　　Address: Xijiangou Village, Sihexiang, Sishui County, Jining City

　　Business Hours: 24 hours

　　Recommended Visiting Time: Approximately 8 hours

　　Featured Attractions: Ginkgo Botanical Garden, Li Family Courtyard