Photo shows the beautiful scenery of a village located at the foot of Mao'er Mountain in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Fu Huazhou) Great mountains produce great water, and great water yields delicious fish. Mao'er Mountain, the source of the Lijiang River in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, is teeming with countless streams.
Nestled at the mountain's base, the Lijiangyuan Grand Canyon showcases water so pristine and transparent that it's affectionately known as "jelly water." The locals harness this water to nurture delectable fish, reaping both economic and ecological benefits. Photo shows the clear water of a creek in the Lijiangyuan Grand Canyon in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
(People's Daily Online/Fu Huazhou) Photo shows the clear water of a creek in the Lijiangyuan Grand Canyon in Guilin, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. (People's Daily Online/Fu Huazhou) In Gaozhai village, Huajiang Yao township, Xing'an county, Guilin, villagers are utilizing the water from the mountain to raise fish. What sets this village apart from others is that the fish undergo a unique "slimming" process before being sold.
Instead of being fattened up, the fish are allowed to freely feed on microorganisms in the water, naturally shedding excess fat and undesirable flavors. The result is lean, succulent fish that fetch a higher price in the market. Photo shows an ecological fish pond .