Sunflower fan is the most famous specialty of Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong.

It was called "Shuo Fan" in ancient times.

It probably started in the Jin Dynasty, as recorded in "Guangdong Xinyu" and "Xinhui County Chronicles": "It began in the Wei and Jin Dynasties and flourished in the Ming Dynasty."

During the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, the glass fan was invented; during the Tongzhi period, the fire-painted sunflower fan was created; before and after the Revolution of 1911, the bamboo leaf-painted fan was created. According to historical records, Xinhui in the Eastern Jin Dynasty planted palmetto fans and processed sunflower fans on a large scale. The history of Xinhui sunflower art products

It has a long history, dating back more than 1,600 years.

The Xinhui Kui fan has drawings and descriptions on the fan surface, which are exquisite in craftsmanship, elegant and practical.

Among them, glass sunflower fans, pyrography sunflower fans, and double-sided embroidered woven fans are the most famous. As early as the 18th year of Guangxu (1897), they were exported to 24 European and American countries and regions, including Russia, Britain, the United States, France, Cuba, Colombia, Peru, and Chile.

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At the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, the sales volume of Xinhui Sunflower Fans reached 120 million units each year.

In the Ming Dynasty, Xinhui Sunflower Fan was listed as a "tribute".

Xinhui Kui fans have three categories: ordinary fans, glass fans and woven fans, with dozens of styles.

Ordinary fans are tools used by ordinary people to fan the wind and enjoy the cool air.

Among the glass fans, the fire-painted fan is light and beautiful, and has a history of more than 140 years.

Around 1914, the double-sided fire-painted fan was created, which was more elegant and generous.

Woven fans are solid in texture, novel in style, durable and beautiful.

Liang Qichao once gave this kind of fan to an old man from the former Qing Dynasty, and it was greatly appreciated.

In 1913, he created the precious "Bamboo Fan" and won the gold medal at the 1915 Panama International Exposition.

After liberation, the "Three Ridge Fire Painting Fan" won the "White Flower Award" and "Quality Product Award" from the Ministry of Light Industry three times.

In January 1959, Guo Moruo inspected Xinhui Kui Art Factory and wrote a poem praising: "The cool world comes from the hands, the more refined it is, the more ingenious it is." In 2006, at the first "China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Achievements Exhibition"

, the Xinhui Sunflower Fan appears in the National Museum.

Previously, Xinhui's traditional sunflower art has been applied for the "China Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection" project.

The grass bird flower is a peculiar plant unique to the Wuyi area of ??Jiangmen. Among them, the sea of ??grass bird flower in the "Chishi Wonderland" scenic area of ??Guifeng Mountain National Forest Park is the most prosperous.

Every year when the grass sparrows bloom, tens of thousands of tourists come to watch it.

Wild white grass sparrows are looming among the towering ancient pines and jagged rocks. From a distance, they look like a group of grass sparrows hiding among the flower vines.

Viewed from a close distance, the petite and dexterous flower form of the grass sparrow forms a sharp contrast with the thick tree vines hanging directly.

The strange-looking grass bird flower has four petals. The receptacle is like the head of a grass bird. There are small black spots on both sides that look like eyes. The middle petal is curved like a bird's back, and the petals on both sides are like bird wings.

The bottom petal stretches back like a tail, and there is a bunch of slender and slightly curved stamens inside the flower, which are called "viscera".

The front half of the flower is wrapped by two tender catkins, covering the pointed mouth and eyes. The wings on both sides of the bulging belly look like a sparrow that is about to spread its wings and fly away at any time.

After swimming through the mountains at the "Stone-Striking Songtao", tourists can go to the island in the center of Yuhu Lake to have a good time.

There are flat peaches and peaches growing on the islands in the center of the lake. Walking among them, you feel like you are in a sea of ??flowers.

The mulberry fruit garden preserves the natural style of the fields. After being moistened by the spring breeze and rain, ripe mulberry fruits hang with dewdrops on the branches.

Just pick one and put it in your mouth. It will feel sweet and crispy.

Transportation: The "Chishi Wonderland" scenic spot is located on the north back of Guifeng Mountain in Xinhui City. It is a branch of the Guifeng Green Screen extending to the northeast. It belongs to Duruan Town, Xinhui City, 10 kilometers north of Xinhui City. Transportation

convenient.

Food: Xinhui tangerine peel is famous far and wide. You can buy authentic Xinhui tangerine peel at Xinhui Chenpi Restaurant, as well as Xinhui specialties such as sugar ginger, Atuo ginger, and Hetang chongcai.

Tickets for Guifeng Scenic Area: 50 yuan/person. Transportation: 1. Take the Xinhui District Bus No. 3; 2. Take the Jiangmen to Xinhui Tourist Bus.