"South of the land, the fine fish swim in abundance," a line from the Book of Songs bestows upon Jiayu a beautiful name and leaves behind unforgettable stories.

The surging Yangtze River nurtures the "land of fish and rice," the poetic rhythms of the Book of Songs echo through the ages, and the tales of the Three Kingdoms are passed down generation after generation. Jiayu, emerging from the Book of Songs, looks forward to a shining future.

Jiayu is located in the southern part of Hubei, facing the Yangtze River, with ports connecting lakes and seas across the country. Here, there is the "thickness of the river," as the mighty Yangtze River flows eastward, but due to the unique geographical features of Jiayu's Paizhou Bay, it "flows westward for thirty miles." Jiayu County, Paizhou Bay.

Here lies the "spirit of the lake," with Baihu Lake, Meixie Lake, and Xiaohu Lake interconnected and connected to the Yangtze River, painting a unique landscape of three lakes linked to the river. Jiayu County's Three Lakes Connected to the River Scenic Area. Water surrounds the green mountains, and the city stands on the water's edge. Nature shapes the city's form and nurtures the spirit of its people. Inclusiveness and pioneering spirit have driven people for thousands of years to continue striving on this beautiful land, thriving and enduring.

As you stroll through Jiayu County, the cultural atmosphere comes alive before your eyes. On the stage, a tune played on the Wudu (a local instrument) echoes through the ages, its unique and simple melody embodying the tenderness of the land. The Wudu on display at the Jiayu County Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum. Photo by reporter Wu Zhizun, Xinhua News Agency. This fish-shaped clay whistle, said to have been created by Jiayu Paizhou cowherds during the Three Kingdoms period, seems to transform the leisurely years between lips and fingers into a melody that lingers endlessly. Amidst the urban landscape, the Erqiao Park named after Daqiao and Xiaoqiao, and the Qujiansuo named after the event of borrowing arrows from Cao Cao's fleet, seem to transport one back to the era of the Three Kingdoms, where golden armors and iron horses once roamed. Jiayu County's Erqiao Park scenic area.

The wide and mighty Yangtze River, along with the numerous lakes scattered like stars, have created a vibrant "Fish Culture." The diverse aquatic products are a shining business card for Jiayu, where the county leads the nation in indicators such as the farming area of channel catfish and the capacity for fish fry breeding. In Jiayu, no feast is complete without fish; fish slices, fish cakes, fish balls... each dish named after fish showcases the abundance of the water town. The Jiayu Zhenhu National Wetland Park. Besides the delicious fish, lotus root is also a beloved delicacy among the locals. Whenever fresh lotus roots are in season, the dining tables of every household are filled with the aroma of lotus roots, whether fried, stir-fried, cooked, or cold-mixed, they are all delicious. The fresh fish and lotus roots have shaped the water town charm of Jiayu and nourished countless diners throughout the ages. The specialty lotus root soup of Jiayu County.

Leveraging its geographical advantages, Jiayu County has vigorously developed the vegetable industry, currently establishing three major sectors: open-field vegetables, facility vegetables, and aquatic vegetables. In terms of industry, low-carbon metallurgy, textile hygiene materials, and food processing have initially formed industrial clusters, becoming new pillars of development. A scene of vibrant vitality is unfolding in this "land of fish and rice." The panoramic view of Tianye Rural Park in Guanqiao Town, Jiayu County. The lake's shimmering waters and the county's rich history are the gifts of nature and time to Jiayu, and a livable, happy city is the answer Jiayu presents to the future.