In Jiangnan water town, what boat is used to collect rice during the harvest season?

In the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, during the rice harvest season, a special boat is usually used to harvest rice, which is called "harvesting boat" or "rice cutting boat".

Harvesters are usually small boats that can accommodate one or two adults. The hull is low so that it can drive in the rice fields. Ships are usually equipped with one or two small gasoline engines or motors and travel in rice fields.

The front of the harvesting boat is usually equipped with a rotating blade, which can be used to cut rice. When the boat runs in the paddy field, the operator can adjust the height and angle of the blade by controlling the handle, thus cutting the rice neatly. The cut rice will fall in the cabin or be collected in the bag at the stern.

Besides harvesting boats, other boats and equipment can also be used for rice harvesting, such as tractors and combine harvesters. But for some small-scale rice fields, the harvester is still a very practical tool, which can complete the harvesting work conveniently and quickly.