Xuwang Town Thousand-Mu Lotus Garden

　　Xuwang Town Thousand-Mu Lotus Garden is located in Xujia Bay Village, nestled in the hilly hinterland of the northeastern part of Hantai District. It lies 16 kilometers from the main urban area and enjoys convenient transportation. This is a new-style countryside characterized by neat fields, shaded trees, interconnected canals and roads, rich local flavor, and flocks of egrets soaring overhead. Since 2011, Xuwang Town has actively introduced lotus root cultivation based on its local conditions. Relying on the Lijun Lotus Root Planting Professional Cooperative, it has developed distinctive agriculture to help farmers prosper. Currently, centered around Xujia Bay Village, lotus root cultivation has expanded to three neighboring villages, covering an area of 1,029 mu. It is the largest and most diverse lotus root breeding base in Hanzhong City and has become a key agricultural pillar industry for enriching the people and strengthening the town. Standing by the edge of the lotus garden, you’ll be greeted by a vast expanse of blooming lotuses. Under the dazzling sunlight, beyond the thousand-mu lotus field lies a stretch of lush greenery. The inaugural “Beautiful Countryside · July Lotus Photography Garden Tour” event held in 2014 unveiled a new natural ecological landscape in Hantai tourism, bringing this contiguous lotus field beauty to the attention of more people.

　　Hidden away amidst the urban clamor is a northern expanse of lotus leaves and picturesque scenes. When summer arrives, cool breezes blow and a fragrant aroma drifts afar. The unique charm of natural beauty attracts countless photography enthusiasts and city dwellers. Strolling through the fields of the lotus garden, the floral charm is intoxicating. Sip a pot of fresh lotus leaf tea, refreshing and invigorating. To have the chance to admire the grace of the lotus, appreciate its elegance, and savor its poetic charm, while finding a tranquil sanctuary and enjoying some leisure in this bustling world, is indeed a true delight.

　　“In Xuwang, one may pick lotus, where lotus leaves spread far and wide. The lotus flowers are all exquisite, their delicate charm shimmering on the water.” The Thousand-Mu Lotus Garden will become a tourism calling card for Xuwang Town, not only driving the development of the local lotus industry but also promoting the growth of eco-rural tourism in the area.