Daguo Village Ecological Restoration Experimental Park

　　　　Daguo Village is located within the Qilihai area. The village has a population of 6,800, with 1,700 households and 10,000 mu of arable land, as well as 6,000 mu of reed marshes and water bodies. In 2007, with funding raised by local residents, construction began on the Ecological Restoration Experimental Park tourism site, located south of the core area of the eastern Qilihai. This site covers an area of 175 mu, with a total investment of 6 million yuan. Its overall positioning is to establish an experimental park aimed at restoring biodiversity, with eco-tourism and crab fishing as its main operational services. It is also designed to be a comprehensive ecological leisure park integrating ecology, water activities, tourism, recreation, and fishing.

　　　　(II) Completed Projects

　　　　As of now, the following projects have been completed at this tourism site:

　　　　1. A 1,500-meter steel fence has been erected around the perimeter. Climbing plants and morning glories have been planted inside the fence. By May or June, their vines will climb up the fence, forming a green floral wall that also serves as a vegetative barrier.

　　　　2. Three small islands have been created within the park, covering a total area of 45 mu. The islands vary in size and shape. They are connected by uniquely designed wooden boardwalks, allowing visitors to walk over to the islands for sightseeing. Each island is planted with dozens of wild plant species, but highlights one or two dominant varieties to showcase the unique characteristics and style of each island. The islands are designed in various patterns, such as umbrella-petal, wave, patchwork, mixed, and text-based designs, viewed from high above. Around the islands, emergent aquatic wild plants such as polygonum, water onion, cattail, bulrush, water chestnut, and barnyard grass have been planted.

　　　　3. A 2-meter-wide, 2,000-meter-long cement pathway has been constructed.

　　　　4. More than 3,000 ornamental trees have been planted.

　　　　5. A 1,000-meter-long scenic waterway has been dug, with a depth of 2 meters, for visitors to navigate around the islands.

　　　　6. A 40-mu floating plant area has been excavated, with a water depth of about 0.5 meters. Along both sides of the waterway, floating plants such as duckweed, wild water lilies, water caltrops, pondweed, black algae, and charophytes have been planted.

　　　　7. A 20-mu area of emergent aquatic plants has been dug out on the eastern side of the park, with a central water depth of 1.5 meters, forming a stretch of clear water. Surrounding it is a lotus pond, planted with various types of lotus flowers. The pond is home to domesticated wild birds such as wild ducks, wild geese, and blue-necked ducks.

　　　　8. A 20-mu fishing and stocking zone has been created, with crabs and various fish species released into the water for visitors to fish.

　　　　In this way, visitors can take a water route to view various floating plants along the waterways, a variety of wild plants on the islands, emergent plants surrounding the islands, admire the lotus ponds from afar, and even enjoy the close-up experience of fishing—all while immersing themselves in nature, experiencing the ecosystem, and enjoying the wild scenery, mood, and fun. With both near and distant views, the park offers a sense of mystery and hidden beauty, ensuring it remains engaging despite its modest size.

　　　　(III) Under-Construction Projects

　　　　The following construction projects are underway and will be completed by the end of July this year:

　　　　1. An ironwork gate will be installed at the entrance of the tourism site.

　　　　2. Tourist signage and an introduction to Qilihai wildlife species will be placed at the entrance, with several additional guide signs set up within the site.

　　　　3. A parking plaza and centralized garbage collection points will be established.

　　　　4. Movable sunshades and several portable small chairs will be provided near the fishing ponds, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the leisurely experience of fishing.

　　　　5. Office buildings and service facilities are under construction, with a total floor area of 400 square meters. Additionally, a pump house and a well are being built. The office buildings will include a medical aid station and flush toilets. Domestic wastewater will be treated in septic tanks before being discharged directly into the drainage channel south of the park. The service facilities may serve as exhibition spaces for Qilihai’s distinctive wild plants and as retail outlets for tourism products. The pump house and well will ensure a stable supply of water for daily use and plant irrigation within the park.

　　　　All the aforementioned under-construction projects are expected to be completed by the end of July this year, with the official opening to the public scheduled for August.

　　　　The construction of the Daguo Village Ecological Restoration Experimental Park not only marks a positive beginning for the protection and improvement of the surrounding ecological environment and the development of tourism sites within the Qilihai region, but it also plays a significant exemplary role in the ecological restoration efforts of the entire Qilihai Protected Area. It is bound to become a major highlight driving the ecological and economic development of Qilihai and its surrounding areas.