Group 1: Lotus Flower Cuisine in Hanchuan - The local cuisine in Hanchuan has creatively integrated lotus flowers into a unique dining experience known as the "Lotus Flower Banquet," providing both visual and taste enjoyment for visitors [1] - Villagers are actively involved in harvesting fresh lotus products, including lotus seeds and roots, to prepare for the banquet [3] - Various dishes are prepared, such as crispy fried lotus flowers, which are made by coating fresh lotus flowers in egg white batter and frying them until golden [5] - Another dish, pepper salt lotus seeds, is prepared by slow-frying cleaned lotus seeds until they pop, then seasoning them with salt and chicken essence [7] - A refreshing dish called "Ice-Tempered Three Treasures" combines lotus seeds, water chestnuts, and lotus roots, served with a special sauce [9] - Steamed lotus leaf buns are made using fermented dough wrapped in lotus leaves, resulting in a fragrant and soft bun [9] Group 2: Fig Harvest in Shandong - The early-ripening figs in Tianqiao Town, Heze City, Shandong, have seen a successful harvest, attracting many tourists for fruit picking, which boosts local rural tourism [10] - The fig plantation in Tianqiao Town is abundant with ripe purple figs, drawing visitors who enjoy tasting and picking the fruit [12] - Farmers emphasize strict control over every cultivation stage, including seed selection, fertilization, and pest management, contributing to the figs' delicate texture and high sweetness, making them popular in the market [14] - The county has significantly developed its specialty fruit industry, with over 20,000 acres of fruit trees, including apples, cherries, and figs, generating an annual output value exceeding 500 million [14]