Foreign Friends Experience the Charms of Wuhe County

At the end of September, three foreign visitors from Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States visited Dagang Village in Tuohu Township, Wuhe County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province. They experienced crab fishing in rice paddies, visited the Rural Revitalization Pavilion and the E-commerce Center, and gained an in-depth understanding of the natural scenery and development achievements of China's countryside.

Foreign tourists arrive at Dagang Village in Tuohu Township, Wuhe County

Photo by Chen Weijian

At the Rice Paddy Research and Study Base of Runbo Agricultural Science and Technology Co., Ltd. in Wuhe County, the visitors boarded a wooden boat propelled by a scull and joined in casting nets to catch crabs. When the crab cages were hauled from the water, live crabs scurried about. Mai Deyi, a young American visitor, exclaimed that the experience was "fascinating". Chen Ainuo, who lives in the UK, marveled at the ecological beauty of the countryside, while Fred, the Swedish visitor, carefully observed the processes of crab catching and tying, occasionally chatting with local crab farmers.

Tourists experience crab fishing

Photo by Chen Weijian

Tuohu Township Township in Wuhe County is known as China's "Hometown of River Crabs." Tuohu crabs are famous nationwide for their tender and delicious meat. The county has more than 400 crab-farming households, covering an area of 81,000 mu (approximately 5,400 hectares) with an annual output value of about 450 million yuan. Crab farming has become a key industry boosting local villagers' income.

Foreign tourists cycled through the fields of Wuhe County, experiencing leisurely rural life

Photo by Li Xiangqian

The visitors then cycled to the Tuohu viewing platform, taking in the vast lake and watching egrets glide above the water, fully enjoying the peaceful countryside atmosphere. During a visit to the Rural Revitalization Exhibition Hall in Daguang Village, the tourists learned about the local green development practices, including integrated rice-fish farming and rural tourism. They said they would recommend the place to friends for sightseeing.

Foreign tourists visit Tuohu E-commerce Center

Photo by Ding Hai

At the Tuohu E-commerce Center, the visitors experienced the "live-streaming e-commerce" model and witnessed how Wuhe County promotes crab sales through the "Internet + agricultural products" approach.

Tourists savor farmhouse cuisine in Wuhe County, Bengbu City, Anhui Province

Photo by Li Haoming

With the industrial prosperity and ecological protection yielding fruitful results, Wuhe County is writing a new chapter in rural revitalization. It provides a window for Chinese and international visitors to experience idyllic rural life and showcases the authentic, multi-dimensional charm of China's countryside.