villages – Spress https://en.spress.net Spress is a general newspaper in English which is updated 24 hours a day. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:35:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 191965906 There is a small mountain town hidden in southern Zhejiang, rich in natural landscapes, as well as thousand-year old villages and ancient red towns. https://en.spress.net/there-is-a-small-mountain-town-hidden-in-southern-zhejiang-rich-in-natural-landscapes-as-well-as-thousand-year-old-villages-and-ancient-red-towns/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:35:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/there-is-a-small-mountain-town-hidden-in-southern-zhejiang-rich-in-natural-landscapes-as-well-as-thousand-year-old-villages-and-ancient-red-towns/ This is Xiaoshu’s travel wandering house, watch the world with me. Into Suichang Coming to Suichang, this small city hidden in the mountains of southern Zhejiang has an unparalleled natural environment and humanistic environment. Here you can live in the water, feel the freshest air of nature, and listen to what happened 80 years ago. The red story that happened in the ancient village of the ancient town. The last time I passed Suichang in a hurry, I didn’t have a deep tour. This time, I decided to go deep into Suichang, only to find that there are so many delicious and fun things here. Wait for me to reveal the secret to you all the time. 1. Thousand Foshan There are many mountains in Zhejiang, especially in southern Zhejiang, surrounded by mountains and beautiful mountains, so many trips to Zhejiang will not be able to go around the mountains. In Suichang, Lishui, there is a mountain that is very closely related to the Buddha. Even the name of the mountain bears the word “Buddha”. It is the Thousand Buddha Mountain of Suichang, known as the small Jiuzhai in the south of the Yangtze River. Thousand Buddha Mountain is a national 4A-level tourist attraction. It is located in Shilian Town, Suichang County, 30 kilometers away from the county seat. The transportation is convenient. Generally, everyone chooses to come by car. Because the rocks on the mountain are of different shapes and there are thousands of Buddha statues hidden in the mountain, it is named Qianfo Mountain. It has long been heard that Tang Xianzu, the magistrate of Suichang County in the Ming Dynasty, once praised Qianfoshan with the verses of “Sunset at sunset, Yunxia Cuixuan, rain and wind film, smoke and waves painting boat”, and now you can finally see it. The Future Temple is the most famous attraction in Thousand Buddha Mountain. There is a natural mountain Maitreya Buddha in the temple, with a height of one hundred meters, sitting east facing west, with a kind face and a smile, wearing a natural robes with open Buddha hands to protect all living beings. It is said that since this magical Buddha was discovered, many incredible causes and strange celestial phenomena have occurred in front of the Buddha. At the entrance of Thousand Buddha Mountain, there is an aesthetic space. People who have been to Thousand Buddha Mountain will come to this specially created Yaochi Zen aesthetic experience space. Surrounded by water in front of the door, the natural outdoor courtyard makes people yearn for. The tea room with more than two hundred square meters on the first floor provides tea for pedestrians to rest. Although there is a flow of people, no one makes a lot of noise. Xu is the place where the Buddha lived in awe, awe-inspiring. 2. Dushan Ancient Village When you come to Zhejiang, you must come and visit the primitive ancient villages, especially in the mountains of southern Zhejiang, where there are many primitive ancient villages and ancient villages. Self-driving Suichang, southern Zhejiang, along the Wuxi River into the ancient village in the mountains, there is an ancient village with a history of more than a thousand years, Dushan Ancient Village, a village that is truly hidden in the mountains. The ancient village of Dushan was listed as one of the three historical and cultural protection areas in Zhejiang 30 years ago. The ancient village is built on the mountain and has a quiet and quiet environment. The people here seem to live a life of isolation, outside the mottled residential walls. There are rows of ancient stones piled up, and the stone road has a unique charm, which brings me into the past time. There are not many people in the village. The main surname is Yan, and there are other surnames such as Dong, Feng, Zhang. The folk customs are simple and the villagers live a leisurely life, like a paradise hidden in the mountains, self-sufficient and independent. 3. Wangcunkou Ancient Town Wangcunkou Ancient Town, a red ancient town in the mountains of southern Zhejiang, is called Wangcunkou because most of its residents are named Wang. The ancient town is located in the eastern foothills of Jiulong, a national nature reserve, adjacent to Dushan Village, a provincial historical and cultural reserve in the north, adjacent to scenic spots such as Nanjianyan and Shenlong Valley in the east, Chongshan in the south, and Wuxi River in the west. At the entrance of the ancient town, there is an exhibition hall at the entrance of the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army advancing division struggle history. It is dedicated to telling the prosperous years that took place here. You can come here to learn about the history before visiting the ancient town. The patriotic education base at Wangcunkou has become a red wealth. Red revolutionary elements can be seen everywhere in the ancient town. For example, the predecessor of Cai Xiangmiao was the former site of the Soviet government. As the evening approaches, the red lanterns hung in front of every house are lit up, adding to the simple and isolated atmosphere of the town. When you come to the ancient town of Wangcunkou, you must wear a red army uniform to feel it, so that you can feel it. At the Southern Zhejiang Cadre Hotel, you can rent a red army uniform. Hats, clothes, pants, and belts are all available. Walking in the ancient town, people passing by will say “Look, Little Red Army”. You can come to the Liaoyuan Shooting Center to feel the charm of shooting. The virtual shooting here is still very interesting. 4. Thousand Foshan Hotel & Food This time, I mainly stayed at Qianfoshan Health Hotel, which is located at the exit of the scenic spot. It is very convenient. It is said that it is the most inconsistent Zen rest homestay in Lishui. This is a healthy meditation hotel that integrates accommodation, catering, conferences, leisure, health care, and training. It has more than 60 zen guest rooms, Naran Life Research Institute, DIY health theme restaurant, health SPA, and meditation seminars. , Health preservation place, natural Yaochi Xianju, Naran Life Club living room, is one of China’s four major exercise bases, and one of China’s outdoor yoga health care bases. The hotel rooms are all named with poetry, Qinghuan, Qianmo, Qingqiu… It always reminds people of Wang Wei a thousand years ago. He lived such a life, dwelling in the mountains and sleeping, like meditation into concentration, giving all his body and mind to the mountains and rivers. . The rooms in Thousand Buddha Mountain Hotel are all in the form of tatami mats, with floor-heated Zen rooms and low futons, which are most suitable for meditation and meditation. Bathing, praying, meditation, burning incense… the plants and trees in every room are filled with warmth. I have to say that the hotel’s food is also mouth-watering, all of which are local specialties in Suichang. Suichang Spicy Ribs. The ingredients are simple but sophisticated. Fresh pork ribs, high-quality sweet potato powder, and high-quality peppers are the key to heat. The flavor of old Suichang can be transformed into a pot and a spoon. The ribs are wrapped in the secret sauce, sweet and spicy, spicy and salty, enough to taste and serve, it is a must for those who like spicy food. Farmhouse’s three-story hot pot, the “three-story” hot pot is a famous pig-killing dish. The dish tastes mellow and not spicy. Cut the braised pork that has been sautéed into the bones, fold it in three layers and slowly warm it over the fire. The unique flavors of radish, pork blood, and meat blend together. The more mellow the flavor becomes, the higher the level. The small health hot pot is one serving per person, the portion is just right, and the nutrition is balanced. It includes fungus, vegetables, shrimp meatballs and lamb. Five, Guzhen County Food In the ancient town of Wangcunkou, I was planning to eat Red Army meals, but because I didn’t prepare for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, I ate some of their home-cooked dishes with the locals. This is really authentic, like some dishes with mint, almost every dish Peppers are used in the dishes, which is also a very magical way of eating. Among the county cuisine, I chose the chef’s restaurant and ordered a few local Suichang specialties, which also impressed me deeply, such as chopped pepper brain flower, dragon’s claw mushroom, beef side bamboo shoot pot, three powdered fruit. It’s a local special dish, there are actually many more, but because I can’t eat spicy, most of the dishes I order are not spicy, but Suichang has a heavy taste, not everyone is used to it. 6. Homestay When you come to Suichang, you have a wide range of accommodation options. You can choose a standardized hotel like Qianfoshan Health Hotel or a homestay. For example, Meixi Homestay, which is not far from Qianfoshan Health Hotel, is a good choice. . The bed and breakfast is very quaint, with a variety of room options, and the rooms next to the river are very large, and the living is very spacious, with its own balcony, and you can enjoy the mountains and rivers on the opposite bank. It is very comfortable.

]]> 26771 In the longest gorge of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, there are ancient villages and temples for thousands of years, which are already under development https://en.spress.net/in-the-longest-gorge-of-the-three-gorges-of-the-yangtze-river-there-are-ancient-villages-and-temples-for-thousands-of-years-which-are-already-under-development/ Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:55:08 +0000 https://en.spress.net/in-the-longest-gorge-of-the-three-gorges-of-the-yangtze-river-there-are-ancient-villages-and-temples-for-thousands-of-years-which-are-already-under-development/ If Shizhu Village in Zigui County, Hubei Province is a freehand Chinese landscape painting, then Xilingxia Village, also located in Zigui County, is a magnificent and vivid realistic scenery.

But whether it is Shizhu Village or Xilingxia Village, few people have heard of it, and it is still in the “less-known” tourism development. Xilingxia Village is located in the southwest of Quyuan Town, Zigui County. It is the southern gate of Quyuan Town. Provincial Highway 334 runs through it. It has convenient transportation and beautiful environment. Quyuan Town, this is a name with a taste of history. Zigui is the hometown of Qu Yuan and his birthplace is in Quyuan Town. Quyuan Town is located between Niuganmafei Gorge and Bingshubaojian Gorge in Xiling Gorge of the Yangtze River, straddling the north and south banks of the Yangtze River. As the birthplace of Qu Yuan, the four major cultural celebrities in the world, the town of Quyuan has a profound cultural heritage and rich and colorful Xiajiang culture, but it is little known because of its deep hiding. As the most representative scenery of Xiling Gorge in Quyuan Town, it can be described as shocking. Xiling Gorge is famous for its twists and turns, forests of strange rocks, fast beaches, and thrilling boating. It is the longest canyon in the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. In the Northern Song Dynasty, Ouyang Xiu once left a famous sentence of “Xiling Mountains and Waters Are Better in the World”. On the south bank of Xiling Gorge, there is a quiet and ancient village, Xiling Gorge Village, where Quyuan Culture and Xiajiang Culture meet. Xilingxia Village has a land area of ​​13.4 square kilometers and a forest coverage rate of 82%. On August 26, 2020, it was selected as the second batch of national rural tourism key villages. Xiajiang culture has been precipitated and passed on for thousands of years. Although Xilingxia Village is going to be developed for tourism, when we go all the way down the winding Panshan Road and when the scenery of Gaoxia Pinghu Lake is panoramic, Xilingxia Village, which is under tourism development, still exudes a primitive, natural and simple atmosphere. . Xilingxia Village has its name and power. Unlike the poetic and painting mood of Shizhu Village in Jiuwanxi Town, Xilingxia Village is full of grandeur and grandeur. Although the territory is not large, the geographical location facing the Yangtze River and the Lianzi Cliff shows its imposing pattern. It is located in the core area of ​​the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. It is named after the Xiling Gorge, showing the steep and beautiful scenery of Xiling Gorge. . Xiling Gorge Village is home to three famous scenic spots: Lianzi Cliff, Niuganmafei Gorge, and Bingshu Baojian Gorge. Among them, the two famous geological disasters at home and abroad: the Xintan landslide and the Lianziyan project are breathtaking. They not only have infinite awe of nature, but also full of admiration for the current project. The management of dangerous rocks is a wonder. But just in such a “heroic” natural scenery, Xilingxia Village also has its own little sentiment. Walking into the village, I saw white walls and tiles, wooden lattice doors and windows. The beautiful village is like a tourist town that “shuns the world”. Overnight at the Manyun No. 1 B&B, the minor tunes of literary and artistic youth emerged spontaneously. Along the newly built riverside trail leading to the foot of Lianziya Mountain, the magnificent scenery of the Xiajiang River is refreshing. Thousands of sails in the river fly, orange groves on both sides of the bank, yellow and green side by side, fruitful, gorge winds, intoxicating, strange and dangerous landscapes and long cultural history teach people to linger. Xilingxia Village is located at 30°C north latitude, and the unique microclimate of the Xiajiang River creates the unique flavor of the fruits there. On the way to Lianziya, the scent of navel orange permeated, extending to the depths of the scenic spot. Lianzi Cliff was originally named “Lock Mountain” and “Lock Mountain”. According to legend, it has magical power to close the lock and will not fall for a long time. It is said to be a natural scenic spot integrating mountain climbing, range rover and adventure. There is “Zhu Rong” in the scenic spot. There are more than 100 large and small scenic spots such as statues, “Orange Song Garden”, Guixiang Temple, Wagang Village, and the Hall of Souls. Among them, I am quite interested in the Guixiang Temple (this is entirely due to my personal interest in Buddhist history and Buddhist architecture). The Guixiang Temple is named for commemorating Qu Yuan’s return to his hometown. It has a history of more than 1,700 years. It is the oldest temple in the Three Gorges area and the richest cultural connotation. The Guixiang Temple is built on the cliff, standing on the cliff, and standing in front of the Guixiang Temple. The scenery of Xiling Gorge and the scenic scenery of Gaoxia Ping Lake are unobstructed and unobstructed. And the Xilingxia Village, full of the scent of navel orange, looked like a painting from a distance.

]]> 26265 Visit Yvoire – One of the most beautiful ancient villages in France https://en.spress.net/visit-yvoire-one-of-the-most-beautiful-ancient-villages-in-france/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 03:00:07 +0000 https://en.spress.net/visit-yvoire-one-of-the-most-beautiful-ancient-villages-in-france/ Yvoire is one of the most beautiful and unique villages in France. The ancient village of Yvoire has 700 years of history and is known as the ‘pearl of the lake’.

There was a time when Yvoire was forgotten after many historical ups and downs, in the 1950s, Yvoire began to be noted for its victories in competitions, especially winning the title of “National Flower”. Yvoire topped the competition for the best preserved villages in 1959 in France, represented France and won the Cup in the European Garden and Landscape Competition. With an area of ​​only 3.12 km² and more than 800 inhabitants, over 7 centuries, the ancient and poetic Yvoire still retains its unique and strange charm. It seems that the traces of time have not lost its original beauty and peacefulness. Coming to Yvoire, visitors can admire the beauty of medieval architecture and bask in the fresh air with fragrant multi-colored flowers and charming unique trees… Thanks to ingenious decorative arts and meticulous care, the people here have created a beautiful, romantic, magnificent, majestic and unforgettable space for anyone who visits this country. The first overwhelming thing when arriving in Yvoire is flowers – flowers of all kinds, all colors, meticulously planted, cared for and arranged. Flowers are everywhere: flowers on the windowsill, flowers on the balcony, flowers on the pier, flowers on the squares…, even the boats that are no longer in use are covered with flowers. And of course, there can be no shortage of flowers in alleys and restaurants. Located right next to Lake Geneve is a splendid castle reflecting on the clear blue water, built in the 14th century by Count Amadee, in an area with a unique geographical position and important military significance. by Leman. The old houses here are built of stone, so the summer is extremely cool, they are also adorned with colorful flowers and the walls are filled with green plants. Coming to Yvoire, it is impossible not to visit the Five Senses labyrinthine garden, open to visitors from 10 a.m. weekdays from April to October, an ideal choice to enjoy the fresh air. Inspired by the Middle Ages, the garden is a maze filled with green plants and leaves, with hundreds of fragrant flowers and fruits that awaken all the senses. In addition to the colorful picture of nature and the harmony in architecture, the ancient village of Yvoire also attracts visitors by its galleries, selling original works of art, and small souvenir shops. If visitors love to collect and hunt for unique antiques, this will be the ideal place, because they will be surprised when many antique shops here sometimes sell seemingly lost treasures. accumulation in the world. No matter what season you come here, visitors can always enjoy the fragrant scent of colorful flowers that fill the streets, shops, restaurants, to rustic stone houses with signs written in Chinese. The ancient letters are full of art and magnificent architecture, the mossy colors of time and the peaceful, poetic and romantic life, which anyone who once set foot in will never leave.

]]> 21711 Waiting for a new day in the Mong ethnic villages https://en.spress.net/waiting-for-a-new-day-in-the-mong-ethnic-villages/ Tue, 18 May 2021 16:20:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/waiting-for-a-new-day-in-the-mong-ethnic-villages/ Culture and Life – Spring and Xia Noi are two Hmong villages in the most difficult border area of ​​Son Thuy commune, Quan Son district.

The Mong people in Spring village live separately from the outside, surrounded by forests and mountains on all sides After filling 3 bottles of gasoline, according to Mr. Thao Van Cong, Mong ethnic group in Xuan village, Chairman of Veterans Association of Son Thuy commune, we started the journey to the H’mong village. After nearly an hour and a half, traveling more than 24 km of winding roads, we were at the Spring village. Standing on the top of a high mountain, looking ahead are the old wooden roofs and walls, nestled in the middle of the old forest. The dirt road to each house is as small as a thread, sometimes you have to cross a small stream to reach the other household. For generations, the Mong people in Spring village have lived in this land, living in difficult farming, isolated on all four sides are hills, terrain, and traffic are complicated. People’s life is very difficult. Mr. Thao Van Cong said that at present, Spring village does not have electricity, roads and medical stations, and schools are still facing many difficulties. In the old, shack, Mr. Thao Van Dia, Secretary and Head of Spring Village told us that the village has 114 households with 525 people. Here, because a number of concentrated domestic water works are degraded and cannot be used, people have to connect pipes to streams to bring water back to use. Dia shared, in the rainy season, roads are difficult to travel, people cannot go in and out of the village, the food source mainly depends on shifting cultivation, some households grow a little more rice and corn to store for the next season. County borders. The rest raise small barns around the house. After lunch, fearing that it would rain, we continued our journey to Xia Noi village. From Spring Village to Xia Noi is only 5 km, but it takes half an hour for the group to arrive. To get to Xia Noi village, you have to cross small roads, cross streams, and in the rainy season, the water is heavy, the village is almost isolated. Due to the dilapidated and badly damaged Spring Village Kindergarten, the children were arranged to study temporarily at the old elementary school. The head of Xia Noi village Sung Van Cau said that the village currently has 35 households with 168 members, in addition to difficult transportation, essential needs such as electricity, medical stations, television… are also the long-awaited wishes of the village. citizen. In recent years, people have been regularly provided with maize and rice varieties to actively cultivate, so they no longer have to worry about the lack of food in the off-season. However, due to difficult roads and fragmented farming practices, productivity is low. Even more difficult, when sick people move to the center of the commune, the road is both far and bad. To get to Xia Noi village, the only way is to cross the forest road, cross the stream, travel becomes very difficult in the rainy season. Outdated customs and practices, small production, low education level, and lack of synchronous investment in electricity, roads, medical stations, etc., make the life of the Mong people in the two villages of Xuan Xuan and Xia Noi meet. many difficulties. Discussing this issue, Mr. Ha Van The, Vice Chairman of Son Thuy Commune People’s Committee said: “We want the authorities at all levels to pay more attention, invest in electricity infrastructure, roads and stations so that people can have a meeting. live better”. The poverty rate in Xia Noi village is still high Mr. Mac Van Toi, Deputy Head of Economic Infrastructure Department of Quan Son district, said that in Mua Xuan village, the Department of Industry and Trade is implementing a power grid investment project. In Xia Noi village, the district is currently applying for policies and funding to support investment in the power grid. As for the road system to Mua Xuan and Xia Noi villages, according to Mr. Toi, the district has developed a medium-term public investment plan, period 2021-2025, currently there are a number of projects of the Provincial Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs and one Several other projects are under construction…

]]> 15876 The attraction of the community based tourism villages in the Northwest https://en.spress.net/the-attraction-of-the-community-based-tourism-villages-in-the-northwest/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:32:09 +0000 https://en.spress.net/the-attraction-of-the-community-based-tourism-villages-in-the-northwest/ Located on the rugged and craggy terrain on the remote mountain peaks, the community-based tourism villages of the Northwestern ethnic groups have a special attraction. That attraction is due to the unique cultural features of the ethnic minorities, in part due to the difference in the construction of tourism products.

Tourists make bonfires and experience a hot dance at Surf village. Strength of community tourism Lao Chai 1 Community Tourism Village (Khum Ha Commune, Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province) is located in the middle of the mountain, a great challenge for first-time visitors because of the “crab-sleeve” slopes. But arriving, the close and friendly natural space, especially the orchid flower, makes visitors quickly forget the feeling of “suffocating” of the way up the mountain. Perhaps that is why, for a long time, Lao Chai 1 village has been named quite nicely by many tourists – “Garden of Eden”. The head of Cu A Chu village enthusiastically introduced, the whole village has 39 households of H’Mong ethnicity, of which 5 households are homestay households, more than 10 households raise livestock, the rest grow vegetables, trees, and orchids to serving tourists and beautifying the landscape and environment in the village. “All streets in the village, flower miniatures are contributed by the people to do. We divide into 4 groups, take turns cleaning every day. The fresh environment makes not only visitors like it, but also them. I also find my life happier, “said Mr. Xu A Chu. Not far from Lao Chai 1 village is Si Thau Chai village of the Dao ethnic group. Si Thau Chai is only 6km from Tam Duong town (Tam Duong district, Lai Chau province) but located on a mountain at an altitude of 1,400m above sea level. Here, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of the vast and majestic mountains. With this charming beauty, Si Thau Chai village is the destination that attracts many groups of traveling tourists, caravan tour groups to experience. The village head, Si Thau Chai – Lu A Nghi, said that the village started to work in community tourism in 2017, in the village, there are currently 10 households working as a homestay. Since welcoming tourists, the Dao people in the village are very conscious of preserving the landscape. Besides planting perennial crops such as peaches, pears, and plums, households also plant roses around the house. “We have had a better life when doing tourism. Dao people still try to keep their identity, wear traditional costumes to welcome guests,” said Mr. Lu A Nghi. Si Thau Chai Community-Tourism Village (Lai Chau) planted many trees and roses. Not only in Lai Chau, many Northwest provinces also consider the community based tourism a tourism strength that needs to be developed. Surf village (Ngoc Chien commune, Muong La district, Son La province) is one of the community based tourism villages in the Northwest attracting many tourists. The feature here is that the white Thai community knows how to take advantage of the natural hot springs and culinary quintessence to draw visitors to experience. Mr. Lo Van Phang, the owner of a homestay facility in Surf village, shared that his establishment welcomes tourists from August 2020, in the first stage of difficulties due to the influence of Covid-19, but at the end of the year. , the number of arrivals is large, must book in advance to have a place to stay. “Everything to us was a surprise, but people understand very well, when doing tourism, you need to learn how to do services, work more disciplined”, Mr. Lo Van Phang said. The scenery in Si Thau Chai village is quite charming, the environment is clean and beautiful. Keep identity, increase travel route connection Currently, one of the raised issues is how to keep people cultural identity as well as increase connectivity between destinations in order to develop community tourism in the Northwest in a long term. Tam Duong Tan Thi Que District Party Secretary admitted that there are many ethnic groups living in the district such as Thai, Dao, Mong, Lu …, in which, many villages have lost their own culture. “We always send officers to each propaganda to preserve identity, regularly wear national costumes, promote culinary quintessence and folk dance, folk dance”, said Ms. Tan Thi Que. Lao Chai 1 village (Lai Chau) of the H’Mong people also attracts tourists because of its fresh environment and many green trees. To promote tourism development, the Northwest provinces have links with many Hanoi travel agencies to conduct product survey and construction trips. Chairman of the Hanoi Travel Association, Director of Hanoitourist Travel Company Phung Quang Thang, said that when translating Covid-19 affects the tourism industry, Hanoi visitors experience Northwest tourism quite a lot, contributing to the market. The tourist school has a certain bustle. “However, the development of tourism in the highlands still needs a methodical orientation and a closer connection with the travel agencies to introduce visitors to the experience,” said Mr. Phung Quang Thang. Over the years, Hanoi and the Northwest provinces have closely linked to making tourism products, in which the community based tourism is a highlight. Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Tran Trung Hieu said that the connection between tourist regions, including Hanoi and the Northwest, creates a vibrant tourist market, but localities need a tourism strategy. in the long term, guide and train people in upland areas to become a sustainable product for community based tourism.

]]> 10303 One of China’s four big seas of flowers, terraces, seas of flowers, old trees and villages, so leisurely and beautiful https://en.spress.net/one-of-chinas-four-big-seas-of-flowers-terraces-seas-of-flowers-old-trees-and-villages-so-leisurely-and-beautiful/ Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:01:06 +0000 https://en.spress.net/one-of-chinas-four-big-seas-of-flowers-terraces-seas-of-flowers-old-trees-and-villages-so-leisurely-and-beautiful/ This is Xiao Yu’s travel diary, stop and go, and watch Huizhou with me.

This spring, I went on a trip to Huizhou where I just wanted to go. When I started, I just wanted to go to Wuyuan to see the sea of ​​rapeseed flowers. Rape blossoms in Wuyuan are a broad concept. Many ancient villages have planted large areas of rape blossoms. Tourists say that they are viewing flowers, but they are actually looking at the Huizhou architecture with white walls and gray tiles and the bright yellow rape blossoms. . The most beautiful one is Jiangling.

Jiangling is located in the northeast of Wuyuan County, 45 kilometers away from the county seat, and is known as one of the “Four Great Flowers in China”. The week before we arrived, Wuyuan had just experienced heavy rains for several days, and the rape blossoms in the blooming period were smashed, so it only caught up with the end of the blooming period.

Before I came, I still hesitated. Jiangling is so famous, and it’s the end of the flowering period. Do we still need to see it? Later, with the mentality of “all coming”, he drove to Jiangling. The moment I stood on the observation deck, I sighed: Fortunately, I didn’t miss it!

Jiangling and Huangling are the two major scenic spots in Wuyuan. The difference is that Jiangling is included in the Wuyuan travel package, so there is no need to purchase additional tickets. At 7 o’clock in the morning, we got on the shuttle bus from North County Station to Jiangling, and it took about an hour to reach the scenic spot. When you arrive at the parking lot, you will transfer to the Jingjiao bus in the scenic area (no extra charge) and drive from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain.

Check the ticket, enter the scenic spot, and walk for a few minutes to the No. 1 viewing platform. It should be regarded as the best viewing spot in Jiangling. From a high point, you can see terraced rapeseed flowers blooming throughout the valley. The distant mountains, near water, white walls, and black tiles complement each other, and a peaceful and quiet pastoral scenery is spread out. Before our eyes. Although the golden color is missing in the full blooming period, what we see before us makes us feel the essence of the rural beauty of Wuyuan.

Standing on a high place and looking down for a long time, we followed the mountain trail all the way down and began to shuttle through the village. The scenery at this time has also changed from a wide-open panoramic view to a detailed view of the village people. Without the former’s momentum, it is a little more leisurely and cozy.

The terraced rapeseed flowers are layered on top of each other, and only when I walked closer, I found that there are many tall old trees standing among them.

Old man making garland by the roadside.

The more you go down the mountain, the more obvious the golden color. Gradually I can see tourists too. Speaking of magic, Jiangling is so famous. Before I came here, I thought that it was probably as crowded as Huangling. I didn’t expect it until I discovered that the sky is high and the sky is wide and the place is spacious. We walked and stopped all the way, except for viewing the scenery in a few places. When encountering crowds of tourists on the stage, the rest of the time is basically to embrace this natural beauty alone.

You see, in this great river, tourists enter the sea of ​​flowers and become a little bit of a villain. So friends who love to take pictures, there is definitely enough space for you to take pictures.

Of course I have to take a photo with the rape blossoms too!

Although I haven’t encountered the most beautiful sea of ​​flowers, this pastoral scene composed of terraces, sea of ​​flowers, old trees and villages is also beautiful, isn’t it?

Finally, let’s talk about useful travel information. Friends who want to come can refer to:

1. Jiangling Scenic Area is included in the Wuyuan Tour Package (valid for five days, 180 yuan), and a separate ticket is 80 yuan. The Jingjiao car is included in the ticket, and there is no additional charge.

2. There are many shuttle buses from Wuyuan County North Bus Station to Jiangling, about 20-30 minutes, and the fare is 20/person, which is quite convenient.

If you want to learn more about popular and fun tourist destinations, you are welcome to pay attention to “Xiaoyu’s Travel Diary”. Let’s discover more beautiful scenery in the world with Xiaoyu!

]]> 1357 One of the easiest to get lost in the ancient villages in southern Anhui, the locals: remember a formula, don’t be afraid to get lost https://en.spress.net/one-of-the-easiest-to-get-lost-in-the-ancient-villages-in-southern-anhui-the-locals-remember-a-formula-dont-be-afraid-to-get-lost/ https://en.spress.net/one-of-the-easiest-to-get-lost-in-the-ancient-villages-in-southern-anhui-the-locals-remember-a-formula-dont-be-afraid-to-get-lost/#respond Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:04:03 +0000 https://en.spress.net/one-of-the-easiest-to-get-lost-in-the-ancient-villages-in-southern-anhui-the-locals-remember-a-formula-dont-be-afraid-to-get-lost/ When we traveled to southern Anhui, apart from Huangshan, the “No. 1 Wonderful Mountain in the World” and Jiuhua Mountain, one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, there were also ancient villages in southern Anhui represented by the “white wall and grey tile horse head wall”. Among the many ancient villages in southern Anhui, it can be said that each not only has the style of Huizhou architecture, but also each has its own unique side. Among the many ancient villages in southern Anhui, Hongcun can be said to be the most well-known one. For art students, most of them have sketched Huizhou architecture. The beauty of Hongcun can be said to be the enlightenment of Chinese landscape painting. The green hills in the distance are like daisies, and the trees are shaded nearby. Hongcun is known as “the village in the painting” and is a national 5a-level scenic spot. The unique Huizhou architectural style is different from other ancient towns, and the unique craftsmanship has created an artificial water system village that can be called “China’s unique”.

Hongcun is located in the northeast of Yixian County on the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 870 years. It is the birthplace of Huizhou culture. In the history of nearly a thousand years, Hongcun still has well-preserved more than 140 houses of Ming and Qing Dynasties, including 1 building in the Ming Dynasty and 102 buildings in the Qing Dynasty. In addition, it is located at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, which is also a paradise. It is well-known for its pastoral scenery, well-preserved village forms, exquisitely crafted Hui-style dwellings and colorful historical and cultural connotations. And as an important location for the Oscar-winning film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, it has become a hot tourist attraction overnight.

The most classic picture of Hongcun is probably the Huizhou architecture with blue tiles and white walls by the water reflected in it. This piece of water is the Yuezhao Lake in the center of Hongcun, which is also the finishing touch of Hongcun. Use the upstream river flowing through Hongcun to divert water into a lake. The core of the cow-shaped water system is the current moon marsh, which is the “cow stomach” of the entire water system, and is also called “cow tripe” by the locals. The South Lake is also the essence of Hongcun. The artificial lake dug in the style of Pinghu Qiuyue in the West Lake, and the painted bridge across the lake is the iconic landscape of the South Lake. Among them, the painted bridge across the lake is where Li Mubai walked with his horse in “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”.

The beauty of Hongcun comes from the perfect combination of ingenious architecture and nature. The cow-shaped village and artificial water system planned and built by the people of Guhong Village are now “a great wonder in the history of architecture”. Different from the characteristics of other residential buildings, all kinds of buildings pay attention to the exquisite carvings, wood carving, brick carving and stone carving. Chengzhitang’s “three carvings” are exquisite and magnificent, and are known as the “civil palace”. Most of the streets and lanes in the village are built near the water, and the houses are also laid out around the moon marsh. The whole village is now well preserved with more than 140 houses of Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The Hongcun Scenic Area is open all day, but the ancient architectural attractions in the village are only open until 6 pm, so if you want to visit the ancient buildings or the Nanxiang Academy, Chengzhi Hall, and Lexu Hall, you must arrange a reasonable time. For many tourists who go to Hongcun to check in for the first time, there will always be a problem. Even though the signs and road signs in the village are very clear, there are still many tourists who will go the wrong way. The reason for getting lost is also very simple. After all, the ancient alleys of the ancient villages are very similar, and the ancient houses in the village are also very similar. However, as long as you walk in Hongcun, remember that there will be a canal beside the road in the village, and then remember The mantra of “Going into the village against the current and exiting the village along the river” won’t get lost, so try it!

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