One thing, one place, one splendor. The red sorghum in Xikou is red through the clouds and the lakeside.

One thing, one place, one elegance

Large areas of red tasseled sorghum

Red as the clouds and the lakeside

Red has entered the hearts of people in Xikou Village

October in the golden autumn is the time of harvest. In the pleasant and refreshing weather, in addition to the golden rice fields, you can also see a beautiful red landscape in Yunhe. Xikou Village covers an area of more than 60 acres. Red sorghum leans against the clouds and the lakeside, setting off the clear water and green mountains in a spectacular way.

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Starting from Yunhe County by car, we headed all the way along the beautiful rural scenery of the "Ten Miles of Cloud River", passing by Changting Beach. The red destination caught our attention. We never thought that we could see it in the land of Yunhe. A crop in the north - red sorghum.

Red sorghum in Xikou Village Photographed by Zhao Kaiqiang/

Walking into Xikou Village, more than sixty acres of red sorghum can be seen in front of you. The fiery red sorghum ears covered with fruits are swaying and dancing in the breeze, telling the joy of the harvest to the people who come to watch, and conveying the joy of the harvest to the people who come to watch. Pay tribute to the hardworking villagers of Xikou Village.

The land where sorghum is grown was once the original site of Zhejiang Pharmaceutical Factory. After the pharmaceutical factory was moved in the 1990s, this land became a neglected ruin. Later, with the vigorous efforts of the relevant Yunhe County government, With the support, this ruins was developed and transformed into a sea of flowers park with the theme of "Listening to the sound of flowers blooming". Since then, it has transformed magnificently and become the most charming symbol of Xikou Village.

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Rapeseed flowers are planted in winter, and the ornamental golden flowers bloom frequently in spring, attracting a large number of tourists to check in and feel the rich atmosphere of the countryside, bringing tourism development changes to the village. After the rape flowers are harvested, they are made into rapeseed oil, which further enhances the quality of the whole village. income for the villagers.

The warm spring breeze brings prosperity to the people, and thousands of acres of red beams create jade palaces. After the rapeseed flowers are harvested, it is the beginning of warm spring. The soil is plowed and the hands are dancing. The villagers use sweat and sincerity to sow hope. The newly turned soil exudes the fragrance of spring and sprinkles sorghum seeds into the earth.

Tillering, jointing, raising flags, heading, and blooming, inadvertently and with the passage of time, add a touch of fiery enthusiasm to Xikou Village, bringing hope to people, this fiery red It is a unique memory of the blue lakeside village.

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A land full of hope, lighting up the expectations of wine lovers, more than sixty acres of sorghum land, the harvested red sorghum will be treasured through time and become a small piece of wine in the hands of drinkers. The essence of the cup.

Xikou village sorghum wine

When you smell the taste of fermented grain, wine becomes what people want on the tip of their tongues. Red sorghum, is the most important raw material for liquor brewing. It is the most hard-core crop and likes to be brewed in Dancing with the wind under the scorching sun, I can also endure the loneliness without the company of rain.

It is sweet in taste and warm in nature, soothes the stomach and eliminates accumulation. It was once used as a food to satisfy hunger on the table. At the same time, it is rich in amylopectin, appropriate amounts of fat, protein, amino acids and tannins, and a unique balance formed during the wine-making process. Red sorghum, which is rich in anthocyanins and other ingredients, is the best raw material for wine-making. An important source of the aroma of liquor.

Water is the blood of wine, Grain is the meat of wine. The brewing of wine requires grain as support. The red sorghum growing by the Yunhe Lake, nourished by the daily mist and excellent environment, has become a surprise for the people of Xikou Village.

In addition to the ornamental landscape formed by the alternating planting of rapeseed fields and red sorghum fields in Xikou Village, the simple Xikou also contains a profound heritage. The people living here are hard-working, simple and self-sufficient.

There are tall and low houses with ancient trees, the setting sun is far and near the mountains, the forest tops are like smoke, and the water outside the village is like a ring. Neat tile-roofed houses and ancient mud houses are intertwined. Looking at the river, with the green mountains at the back, Xikou Village is surrounded by idle clouds and wild cranes. A place to wander around in search of.

Strong historical imprints can be seen everywhere in the village, the cultural auditorium, the ruins of the Liu family ancestral hall, the official genealogy, and Chairman Mao's quotations on the yellow mud walls, the mottled old houses, every stroke is filled with the traces of the stream. A "witness" to the glorious years and legendary era of Kou Village.

Liu's Ancestral Hall, It was built in the Dingsi year of Emperor Xianfeng's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1857 AD), and was used as a primary school in Xikou Village in the early 1950s. It was demolished and rebuilt in 1992, and then converted into a cultural auditorium for Xikou Village in 2013.

According to the village secretary, there were more than a hundred young people and elderly people living in this compound. It was a large compound at that time. Although the buildings inside have been washed away by time, the words "Labor" written on the walls are still there. "Discipline" can still bring people's thoughts back to the past time.

The "Pili fruits" that have grown on the walls of the village for many years are picked by the villagers in summer to make cool and delicious Liangfu.

Walking along the road towards Huiyun Temple, there is a goddess temple. The four characters "Wudu Longting" are engraved outside the door. Almost every village in Yunhe has a temple, where the goddess Empress is enshrined. During the New Year or Qingming Festival, the incense here is extremely strong, entrusting the prayers and good wishes of Yunhe people.

Crossing the village road and walking into the fields of Xikou Village, there are figures working hard here. The village secretary told us that there is also a big tea grower in the village who has planted more than 100 acres of tea on the other side of the mountain forest y1>Golden Bud tea, the benefits are very impressive.

Harvested soybeans are drying on the racks in the villagers' yards, and two grandmothers are sifting out the pods and putting them into sacks. The smiles of harvest are rippling on the faces of every villager.

On the other side of the road is Yunhe Lake Greenway. Today, the road has been renovated to be flat and wide, and people can often be seen running and walking on the greenway.

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Stroll along the Oujiang Tourist Trail and feel the charming scenery along the"Ten Miles of Cloud River". Xikou Village, surrounded by mountains and rivers, is peaceful and beautiful. I can't help but set up my camera and use the lens in my hand to capture everything. Record every scene here and collect the scenery like an ink painting permanently.

Fishermen can be seen every two or three meters away from the lake. Their long fishing lines stretch into the lake. You have to be careful when walking around them, for fear of scaring away the fish approaching the hooks.

Looking at the picture in front of me of green mountains and forests, rippling blue waves, pleasant scenery, and happy villagers, the village is full of scenery, and I suddenly think of the amazing transformation of Xikou Village. The old and dilapidated small village in the past, Due to the construction of Jinshuitan and Shitang Reservoir and the hard work of the villagers, this place has gradually turned into a typical reservoir area village. At the same time, it contains profound cultural heritage and demonstrates the unique charm of Xikou Village.