Half green grass, half clear water!

The drawdown zone transforms into a "riverbank grassland"

Reporter: Hong Jun

In late spring, April, the Fuling Meixin Red Wine Town along the banks of the Lixiangxi River, a first-level tributary of the Yangtze River, welcomes an annual limited ecological wonder - the drawdown zone quietly unfolds into an endless "riverbank grassland". The lush green grass intertwines with the clear blue water, with half being a vibrant grassland and half being the gentle and tranquil river water, forming a healing spring landscape painting that has become an ecological internet sensation for citizens and tourists to compete to visit.

The water plants in the drawdown zone of Lixiang Creek are lush and abundant

Stepping onto the banks of Lixiang Creek, the drawdown zone is now entirely covered by lush green grass. The verdant meadow stretches along the creek's edge, resembling a giant green blanket woven by nature. A gentle breeze stirs the grass, causing it to undulate, interspersed with specks of wildflowers, exuding vitality. Several yellow cows wander leisurely among the grass, grazing on the tender grass and occasionally flicking their tails to rest. Flocks of egrets dance in the air, sometimes skimming low over the meadow and sometimes soaring in the blue sky. They complement the clear river water, verdant meadow, distant European-style castle, and covered bridge, painting a poetic and pastoral scene of "cattle and sheep appearing as the wind blows the grass low.".

The water plants in the drawdown zone of Lixiang Creek are lush and abundant

The unique scenery of "half grass, half water" serves as a vivid epitome of ecological restoration and natural succession in the Three Gorges Reservoir area. As an important water-friendly 4A scenic spot in the Fuling section of the Yangtze River, the town is located in the drawdown zone of the Lixiangxi section. In recent years, the local area has adhered to the principle of ecological priority and green development, implementing an ecological management strategy that prioritizes natural restoration supplemented by artificial assistance. This has transformed the ecologically fragile drawdown zone into an ecologically diverse wetland with lush water plants and abundant biodiversity. Every spring and summer, after the water level drops, it naturally reveals a splendid "prairie" scenery.

Harmonious coexistence between humans and nature in the Lixiangxi floodplain

This healing riverside meadow is not only a gift from nature, but also a wonderful place for citizens to get close to nature and relax. Camping, picnicking, strolling, and taking photos, tourists find themselves amidst meadows and rivers, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, feeling the comfort of the river breeze and the fragrance of the grass. "I never expected to see such a beautiful meadow scenery by the Yangtze River, with the water, sky, and grass blending into one, it's so healing!" Mr. Zhang, a tourist who came to check it out, praised repeatedly.

The small town and the riparian zone complement each other beautifully

Today, leveraging this seasonal ecological wonder, the small town continues to enhance its leisure amenities, creating diverse experience scenarios such as hiking, cycling, camping, and boat tours, transforming the ecological beauty into cultural and tourism vitality. From April to June each year, this riverside grassland becomes the most distinctive "limited edition" ecological attraction of the scenic area, showcasing the remarkable achievements of ecological restoration in the Three Gorges Reservoir area and vividly interpreting the development concept of "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets". It serves as a vivid footnote to the ecological protection and integrated development of culture and tourism in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

Tourists are enjoying water activities at Lixiang Creek

Currently, during the peak season of lush grass and beautiful scenery, this "riverbank grassland" full of healing energy is continuously "open for business", inviting citizens and tourists to a spring date with nature. In this poetic landscape of half grass and half water, one can encounter the unique ecological romance of the Three Gorges Reservoir area.

Editor: Chen Yanli

Responsible editor: Sun Jie

Final review by Wenwen

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