The village of Hui Guan in the Tianjin urban area at first glance defies everything one imagines by the term agricultural area. Instead of ordinary fields, visitors are greeted by a landscape resembling a modern water park. However, it is here that the famous Xiaozhan rice has its roots, with a history dating back more than a century.

Once a typical farming village, Hui Guan has now been transformed into a place where traditional rice farming naturally blends with the modern rural concept. Lotus ponds are all around, with rice paddies in the distance. Water plays not only a practical role, but also an aesthetic one, with fountains in the ponds adding to the atmosphere of peace and harmony.

The transformation of Hui Guan shows that even crop growing areas can keep up with the times. The village has opened up to visitors without losing its identity. Xiaozhan rice is not just an agricultural product, but a symbol of smart modernisation that combines tradition, nature and tourism potential.

CMG