Preface

Huzhou, spanning 4700 years of time and space, has brought the silk culture and softness that belong to the people of Huzhou to us, as the yellow brown silk pieces of Qianshan Yang dance gracefully and step out of the dust of time.

Here, there is the ancient town of Nanxun that has never changed its appearance in time, the serene Tang Gong Tea House like a paradise in the world, the newly popular check-in destination Giraffe Manor, and the iconic Moonlight Bay Hotel by the lake, all of which make this city diverse and charming.

For tourists from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, Huzhou is not too unfamiliar. It has always been a good place for self driving tours between Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai. Why self driving? Due to the absence of a station and a high-speed rail, the transportation options here are not as diverse, and as a result, it has always been a popular self driving tour.

Nowadays, the comprehensive completion and connectivity of the Shanghe Hangzhou high-speed railway have added the city of Huzhou to the entire high-speed rail network family, providing more gameplay and choices for those who want to go to Huzhou. Traveling through Huzhou on the Shanghe Hangzhou high-speed railway for 72 hours, I just wanted to see this human world.

About the Shanghe Hangzhou High Speed Railway

The actual construction section of the Shanghe Hangzhou high-speed railway is from Shangqiu, Henan to Hefei, Anhui to Huzhou, Zhejiang. It utilizes the Huzhou Hangzhou section of the Ninghang high-speed railway to introduce the Hangzhou railway hub, and the connection method at Huzhou station is to outsource the Ninghang yard. Through the station crossover, it connects with the Ninghang high-speed railway, truly achieving comprehensive integration.

The Shanghe Hangzhou Railway has been fully opened, achieving seamless connection of high-speed railways in Henan, Anhui, and Zhejiang provinces. Nowadays, it only takes 1 hour from Wuhu to Huzhou, 22 minutes from Hangzhou to Huzhou, and 1 hour from Shanghai to Huzhou. The time distance between Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and Anhui has once again been shortened, achieving all-round connectivity and exchanging tourism resources between Anhui and Hangzhou, giving tourists along the route more choices.

This time, we also experienced the high-speed railway from Hangzhou to Huzhou. Just over 22 minutes' drive, we arrived at the gossamer like the Taihu Lake Lake from the vast West Lake, once again witnessed the speed of China and opened our travel in Huzhou.

About the itinerary

0-24H

Huzhou Giraffe Manor - Moon Square, Fisherman's Wharf - Water Dance Show in the Taihu Lake Ancient Town

24-48H

Shanlian Hubi Town (China Hubi Culture Museum, including Mountain Pagoda) - Nanxun Ancient Town

48-72H

Datang Gongcha Courtyard - Xianshan Lake Scenic Area

[First stop: Roaming Huzhou Giraffe Manor]

When it comes to giraffe plantations, the first thing that many people think of is undoubtedly the popular giraffe plantations in Kenya, Africa, which have become popular in INS. Here, the price of 10000 yuan is even higher than the daily high of 4000 yuan, so it is still difficult to obtain a single order. Nowadays, Chinese tourists no longer need to envy African tourists, because the first giraffe estate in China has also settled in Huzhou! We can have zero distance contact with giraffes right at our doorstep!

Although the giraffe manor in Huzhou is not as vast and magnificent as the African grasslands, the continuous green bamboo sea and forest secrets covering an area of over 1200 acres give it a unique Chinese flavor. In addition to the popular giraffe theme park, there are also six major sections in the park, including Bird Wetland Park, Bamboo Leap Expansion, Cute Pet Tribe, and Single Family Wooden House.

Not far from the entrance, you can head straight to the theme and arrive at the interactive platform of the giraffe. Through the bamboo forest, you can vaguely see some tall animals moving. That's right, this is the enchanting giraffe. The longing giraffe is about to appear in front of you. Hold your breath, accelerate your feet, and here we are!

Giraffe is a social animal, and 8 very cute giraffes are also raised in the giraffe estate in Huzhou. Their main food is the leaves and branches of various tall trees. Moreover, giraffes have a very keen sense of smell and vision, and can even see things behind them, but they are very introverted and low-key, and you have never even heard the call of a giraffe.

I used to only see giraffes in the animal world, but now they appear so vividly in front of me, I can't believe it. I saw that it was covered in irregular brown circles all over its body, but it was as unique as human fingerprints. Its tall neck looked like a cartoon character, clumsy and cute, as if you could climb onto its head and feel the air in the sky.

The administrator here can spend 30 yuan to buy a basket of carrots and feed them to the giraffes. Whether they can have zero distance contact with the giraffes depends entirely on this basket of carrots. I didn't expect these giraffes to be all snacks. Looking at the willow branches in my hand, I knew there was something to eat. Wherever I walked, a few greedy little ones followed me. Even before I even took out the carrots, I had already put my head down to act coquettishly and want to eat them. It was so cute, right.

These grassland elves with long necks are really unpredictable. Just now, when I was rubbing around by my side and saw that I hadn't given them any food for a long time, they just ignored me and looked very proud. Taking out carrots and feeding them doesn't bother me anymore. I insist on finding leaves that are taller than my head to eat, or turning to other tourists to see how it chews slowly and orderly, like an toothless old lady eating. The way it likes to ignore you and act coquettishly is really like your girlfriend, right.

Although the weather was not very good when we arrived today, the visitors to the Giraffe Interactive Park were still in constant flow. This is so delightful for these cute giraffes, because they know they finally have something to eat and someone has come to play with them. At this point, their mischievous side as children will be revealed.

Sometimes they will bend down and extend their long tongue to lick someone's face, sometimes they will rub their nose against you, or secretly kiss you when you are not paying attention... It is truly a child's mischievous personality that is revealed, and you feel embarrassed to be angry with it. Looking at its harmless expression, it is both angry and funny.

When you feed it, you can clearly see that the giraffe not only has a long neck, but also a very long tongue. This tongue is very flexible and can quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly snatch our carrots, becoming their contents.

After eating a basket of carrots, I became familiar with the giraffes here. The various silly eating habits healed my whole body and mind. Any unpleasantness or troubles disappeared in front of them, and I didn't want to leave them at all when I saw their cute and silly appearance.

However, the entire park is not just about giraffes, we can continue to explore further. The place we came next was the Osprey Trail. A verdant lake is surrounded by dense bamboo forests, and within this lake lies a group of diving champions - the Osprey.

Although they are not very likable in appearance, with black feathers, sharp hooked beaks, and duck like feet, they may not seem cute at first glance, but they are all skilled fishermen. Now they are standing on the surface of the lake, overlooking everything in the water. Once they discover the traces of the fish, they will never let a fish slip through the net.

Walk up about 200 meters to reach the Moe Pet Park, where there are many cute little animals living. The first thing I saw was the grey parrot from Congo and its parrot friends. It is said that grey parrots are the most talkative parrots, but today no matter how much we tease them, they seem to ignore us, at most they just hummed a few words. Perhaps due to the rain today, they are lazily standing on the branches, and their mood is not so happy, right.

Further inside, many small animals hid in their nests due to the rain and could not be seen, except for a group of cute raccoons still operating enthusiastically in the rain. They saw tourists coming and quickly climbed up the branches, warmly welcoming us.

Raccoons are animals from North America and enjoy living by rivers. Fishing is one of their major hobbies. The biggest feature of this animal is the black area around its eyes, which is like two large black circles, forming a sharp contrast with the white cheeks around it. The slightly round ears have a white top and a dark color behind them, forming a gradient. All four paws are black, making it feel like a night thief. Many anime characters do portray raccoons as such. But this is definitely a misunderstanding of it. This smart looking little guy is actually very cute. It is exactly the same image as the little raccoon noodles we ate when we were young, which reminds us of our childhood memories.

This animal seems to have no jumping ability at all. It always crawls or walks, unwilling to jump even a bit. Those who can climb will never walk, and those who can walk will never jump. Here, you can also buy a basket of apples for 30 yuan from the keeper to feed the raccoons, and watch them slowly climb up. In order to reach the apples, you need to complete a difficult stand on the branches. The trembling and cautious appearance makes people feel very distressed and lovable, as if saying, "Aren't you going to give me the little apple to eat?"?

You see their little feet struggling to maintain balance, and their little hands pulling forward, it's too cute, isn't it. If you don't give them food, you will still bow with both hands and make a begging gesture, which is too likable.

On the way back, we also saw animals such as toucans, groundhogs, kangaroos, etc., but because it was raining, they hid in their laughter and only occasionally showed their heads for us to take a look.

Following the original route back to the giraffe restaurant, you can switch to another road to exit the park. Here, you can also see a small wetland where some red crowned cranes are foraging. It's really rare to see the red crowned crane here, and it's completely free range.

Due to the weather, many animals didn't show their heads when we left this time, which is a bit regrettable. But the most important giraffes and raccoons really gave us a soft and cute start to our human journey, giving us an overly sweet start.

[Tour TIPS]

[Address]

A village in Miaoxi Town, Huzhou City, 20 kilometers from the city center, less than 40 minutes by car.

[Ticket]

The current admission fee is 120 yuan per ticket, including 188 yuan per ticket for the bamboo forest leap, online amusement park, and arrow learning experience. The buffet at the Giraffe Restaurant is 168 yuan per person.

If accommodation is needed, starting at a minimum of 2700 yuan per night, you can enjoy the fun of living in the countryside and have breakfast with a giraffe.

[Time]

Opening hours: 9:00-16:00

[Second stop: Roaming Moon Square]

Our second stop is at Moon Square. "The Taihu Lake Lake gives birth to a bright moon, and wonders are appreciated together." The Moon Bay Hotel, which is located between the water and land of the Taihu Lake Lake, is similar to the crescent moon in shape, like a ring, and can compete with Dubai's sailing hotel. The hotel is divided into 23 floors above ground and 2 floors underground, with a height of 101.2 meters and a width of 116 meters. It is almost completely renovated with jade and stone, showcasing its luxury and grace. Every night, the stunning and dazzling lights here create another fascinating scene, captivating and setting the benchmark for China's top luxury hotels.

As the so-called "Suzhou Lake is ripe and the world is full", as a Huzhou on the edge of South the Taihu Lake Lake, it is named after the lake and has achieved the beautiful scenery here. Moon Square, named after the Moon Bay Hotel, is home to numerous entertainment facilities such as fishermen's dishes and cruise ship docks. The cruise ship along the South the Taihu Lake Lake has always been a beautiful scenery on the South Taihu Lake. Taking the cruise ship to gently drag the center of the lake, we can see the changes of light and shadow on both sides of the lake. Searching for the gentle folk songs that float in my ears, with a myriad of emotions.

But when we arrived at the cruise dock, we were told that today's night tour had been cancelled. At first, we were also at a loss, but as night fell, we discovered a strange thing. Due to the tides, the tide had actually risen here at night. The water level was getting higher and the wind was getting stronger. It was only natural for us to cancel.

If you miss the cruise, you can also take a look at the scenery of Moon Bay by the shore, stroll on the bridge, and see the panoramic view of the entire Moon Hotel. This iconic building in Huzhou is definitely a must see check-in point.

[The third stop: the Taihu Lake Lake Ancient Town Water Dance Show]

Although we haven't boarded a night sightseeing cruise, our nights are definitely not just here. The colorful and colorful aspects of this world have just begun. We came to the ancient town of the Taihu Lake Lake, which is located in the the Taihu Lake Lake Dragon Dream Paradise in Changxing County. There will be a grand water dance performance at night here. The beautiful light water show and the beautiful semi arc night scene ignited the night sky of the southern the Taihu Lake Lake.

At 8:30 pm, the lake suddenly became lively. With the sound of a song called "Festival Song", a flying figure on the water, who appeared from somewhere, rolled forward in the air, dressed in colorful shining armor, shuttling back and forth in the dazzling light column. As the music changed in a soothing and melodious manner, the colors of the dance show also changed endlessly.

With the ancient town of the Taihu Lake Lake as the background, the trinity of sound, light and water, more than 1200 sprinklers, more than 300 water pumps, more than 2000 underwater lights and 12 sets of acoustics, the superposition of these figures has created a gorgeous and colorful water dance show and created an audio-visual feast for everyone.

The colorful water column dances gracefully, and the light column spreads across the top of the water column, instantly transforming into colorful beads and sprinkling onto the water surface.

Accompanied by soothing and melodious music at times, and soaring and exciting music at times, the light and shadow of the water dance show also change endlessly, sometimes like soldiers lining up, sometimes like falling petals in colorful colors, sometimes like young girls fluttering in pavilions, sometimes like surging rapids, with water as the bottom, light as ink, and sound as symbols. For a moment, tourists flock to see the scenery.

The theme of the entire water dance show is "Dreaming Back to Wu Yue", and it adopts a fusion of Chinese and foreign forms, because the actors here are all foreigners. Accompanied by the sound of music, actors and actresses dressed in ancient costumes slowly passed by the water on a bamboo raft, with a light and graceful posture, as if dancing gracefully in the water. Accompanied by the simple and melodious music, they transformed into a landscape poem.

The last five minutes are the essence of the whole performance. Colorful fireworks bloomed in the night sky of the ancient town of the Taihu Lake Lake, and the water fliers also came back again. Under the crisscross of sound, light and fire, they showed the difficult movements again and again, illuminating the whole night sky. The crescent moon is slanting to the west and the lights are on, so that all tourists can enjoy the lively and beautiful night view of the ancient town of the Taihu Lake Lake.

At the same time, at the entrance of the east gate of the ancient town of the Taihu Lake Lake, there are also various talent performances to watch. For example, the tumbler "No One in the World" and the embroidering ball "How to recruit a son-in-law" are very wonderful, and the scene is also popular. The whole the Taihu Lake Lake ancient town moves with the music in the early summer night when the evening wind is blowing gently. Moreover, the entire performance service is free, and many tourists are attracted to it. If they want to find a good seat, they have to go ahead and occupy it.

TIPS

1. The large-scale water dance show has two performances per night, and the performance time is:

Scene 1: 19:30-19:50

Second scene: 20:30-20:50, setting off fireworks

2. There is no need to make an appointment to watch the water dance show, but when there is excessive traffic, the park will implement traffic control. Please arrange your travel reasonably. To avoid road traffic congestion in the park, please park in a civilized and orderly manner according to the guidance of the on-site staff.

3. The entire performance is free of charge and does not require any fees

[Fourth stop: Shanlian Lake Pen Town]

Shanlian is a corner of the water town in Jiangnan, with a small bridge and flowing water, and a picturesque culture. This is the birthplace of Chinese Hubi culture and sericulture, known as the "City of Hubi and Holy Land of Silkworm Flower". Coming to Huzhou, one cannot miss the multifaceted dialogue with this skilled craftsman. Coming to the origin of the brush, one cannot help but dance and practice.

Huzhou produces pens, and the craftsmen are all Lakers. Its place name is Shanlian Village... Every household in this village knows how to make pens, which has been passed down from generation to generation and has a history of nearly 2000 years. "Shanlian Lake Pen" has a long history and exquisite craftsmanship, known as "the best technique of Lake Ying in the world".

The technique of making lake brushes has been included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, and Shanlian Town has been awarded the title of "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art" by the Ministry of Culture for two consecutive times. Since you have arrived, you naturally need to seek a way to make a pen and create your own exclusive lake pen.

The tourism observation line, consisting of six main bodies: one museum, one street, one temple, one temple, one factory, and one mountain, integrates the culture of lake calligraphy into it. As soon as you come here, you will immediately feel the poetic and scholarly atmosphere in your heart, and even with a pen, you can become a great poet who can wield ink.

Firstly, we visited the Hubi Culture Museum, which showcases the historical development of Hubi culture. Entering the lobby, you can see a giant brush hanging high in the center, with a total length of 2.1 meters, indicating that this exhibition hall was built in 2010. According to the "Annals of Huzhou Prefecture", "Shanlian Town is located 70 miles southeast of the capital city, with a name of Shanlian. There are four bridges in the city called 'Fushan, Baoshan, Qingshan, and Yishan', which connect the city streets like Shulian. Therefore, four bridges were built around this pen, namely Fushan Bridge, Baoshan Bridge, Qingshan Bridge, and Yishan Bridge.".

The second exhibition hall focuses on showcasing the origin of the brush. It is said that brushes appeared five or six thousand years ago, and the patterns on oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty seem to have been written with brushes.

It also records the transformation of the shape of the brush, from the branch brush in the Warring States period to the Qin brush holder in the Qin Dynasty (with one end of the pen tube hollowed out and the pen head embedded in it, similar to modern methods), and later to the installation of a brush holder for the brush, the process of gradual changes is very detailed.

There is also a wall with dozens of different nicknames for brushes on it, some of which may be familiar to everyone, but some may actually be heard for the first time. Looking at one side, I wonder how many can you remember? Everyone has used a brush, but which nicknames are unknown and how many do you know?

Why do lake pens receive so much praise from people? Hu Bi's pursuit of the Three Righteousness and Four Virtues is very high. The so-called Three Righteousness is "essence, purity, and beauty", while the Four Virtues refer to "sharpness, uniformity, roundness, and health".

The first thing displayed on the second floor is a celebrity with a deep connection to the lake brush. Statues of Wang Xizhi, Shuseng Zhiyong, Zhao Mengfu, Su Dongpo, Wu Changshuo, and others can all be seen here. They use their wisdom to promote the development of the lake brush, whether it is from the improvement of appearance or writing poetry with the lake brush, they are all of their own school.

The third exhibition hall, which is also my favorite, is the top-notch craftsmanship of Tiangong, mainly showcasing the production process and materials and tools of the lake brush. Originally, this small brush had to go through eight major processes, including pen material, water basin, knotting, pudun, fitting, inlay, pen selection, and engraving, as well as more than 120 minor processes. Is it hard to imagine that a brush that can be bought for a few yuan requires such a complex process?

Originally, the wolf hair used to make brushes was not the fur of wolves, but the fur of weasels. The most common type of hair used for brushes is the hair of rabbits, goats, and weasels.

The production techniques of Shanlian Lake pens have been passed down through traditional methods such as family inheritance and apprenticeship for thousands of years. In the Yuan Dynasty, many well-known calligraphers and painters, as well as knowledgeable individuals, praised the Hu brush greatly, gradually elevating the social status of the brushwork. During the Republic of China period, the pen workers of Shanlian all came out to open their own pen shops. Liuli Street in Beijing was one of the places where there were many shops selling books, brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones during the Qing Dynasty, and it continued to do so. Pen shops often chose such places.

We strolled along the street of Hubi Culture from the Hubi Culture Museum. There are 147 shops here, and almost every household makes pens. Of course, the most important step is to make a brush by yourself, and feel how difficult it is to make a brush through these complex processes.

Our colleagues couldn't help but sigh, you said that this brush needs to go through so many processes to be made, and it is all purely handmade, but the final price may only be a few yuan, is it worth it? Local veteran artists also say that this skill really can't make money, but we have been doing it for generations and only know how to do it. Young people nowadays are no longer willing to make brushes like this, but we still want to pass on this skill.

Then we went to the old Shanlian Street, where there were many businesses. The famous spicy oil Wonton was hidden in it. There were Chinese tea houses, western cafes, pen shops and silk shops. There happened to be an exhibition hall on display here, so we went in and took a look.

I can't say there are too many tricks, I just feel that these artists are infecting the world in their own way, and what they hold in their hands is the lake pen here.

Of course, the most interesting thing was that we met a workshop that made lake pens, and out of curiosity, we walked in to take a look. This is a small workshop for renovating one's own house, with a total of seven people working hard in this unremarkable small workshop.

The hands of the aunties that have been soaked in water for a long time are covered with calluses, and it is unknown how many times they have done this process day after day. They can even proficiently answer our questions, and their work doesn't seem to slow down at all. This is the result of years of work.

They adhere to this intangible cultural heritage belonging to China and Huzhou with their simple smiles and perseverance day after day. This skill should be valued, and more people should learn and inherit it, promoting the vastness and profoundness of Chinese culture.

TIPS

1. Tickets

The ticket is 60 yuan

2. Opening hours

08:30-16:30 (Monday Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

[Fifth stop: Nanxun Ancient Town]

Remembering Jiangnan, the most memorable is Nanxun.

As a child who grew up in a water town, I always have a special affection for small bridges and flowing water. Over the years, I have also visited many ancient towns one after another, but it seems that there is always less excitement and excitement. The overly commercialized Wuzhen and the somewhat noisy Dangkou ancient town are not the kind of ancient town in my memory. It wasn't until I arrived in Nanxun that I realized everything was right.

Even "Twelve Flavors" has visited the ancient town cuisine here, bringing this low-key and elegant Jiangnan ancient town to the public's attention. If Wuzhen is a lady from a wealthy family, then Nanxun is the Thirteen Aunties who have returned from studying abroad, elegant and atmospheric with a hint of Western charm, showcasing the perfect combination of Chinese and Western elements here.

There are not many scenic spots in Nanxun, and they are relatively concentrated. They can be roughly divided into three sections: one is the central scenic area composed of Xiaolianzhuang and Jiayetang Library; The second is the old courtyard building composed of Zhang Shiming's former residence and Liu's staircase; The third is a scenic area mainly composed of Zhang Jingjiang's former residence and Baijian Tower to the east of Dongdajie Street.

As one of the five famous gardens in Nanxun, Xiaolianzhuang is naturally not to be missed. This place, also known as "Liu Yuan", is the private garden of Liu Yong, the leader of the "Four Symbols" in Nanxun during the late Qing Dynasty. The photos we received on the tickets to Nanxun Ancient Town were taken here.

There is a very large pond here, and in summer, the entire pond is covered with lotus flowers. The next day, the lotus leaves are infinitely green, and the lotus flowers reflect the sun with a unique red color. Isn't that exactly the scene in front of us?

The entire Xiaolian Village is divided into three parts: Yizhuang, Jiamiao, and Garden. The Garden is further divided into Outer Garden and Inner Garden, with long corridors, winding bridges, and pavilions and pavilions. Strolling through them, surrounded by century old trees, one can feel the cool summer breeze that covers the sky and the sun. It is truly no less than the gardens and forests of Suzhou.

Adjacent to Xiaolianzhuang across the river is the "Jiayetang Library", which is known as one of the three major private libraries in China. This was established by the grandson of Liu Yong. During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Puyi gifted the Nine Dragon Golden Plaque with the title "Qin Ruo Jia Ye", which is why it was named. Because it is currently under maintenance, we were unable to venture into it and could only take a quick look at the exterior before hastily leaving. We experienced the combination of Chinese and Western garden style layout here, with large gardens, ponds, and rockeries showcasing prosperity.

Next, we should visit Zhang Shiming's old house, also known as "Yide Hall", which was built by Zhang Pingping, the grandson of Zhang Songxian, a wealthy man in Jiangnan and one of the "Four Elephants" in Nanxun. This can be said to be a rare feng shui treasure trove, facing the ancient Xunxi River in front, facing west and east, with a fusion of Chinese and Western elements and over 150 rooms. It can definitely be said to be one of the rare luxurious mansions in Jiangnan that maintain the historical appearance of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and is also known as the "number one residential house in Jiangnan".

The biggest feature of the entire mansion is its fusion of Chinese and Western elements. From the beginning, you will feel like a typical Jiangnan style building, but after walking around a corner, you will find that there is actually a western-style building hidden inside. It is really amazing, there is a unique cave.

The Liu family ladder has a well-known name, which is "Red House". This is the residence of Liu An, the third son of Liu Yong, the head of the "Four Symbols" in Nanxun. The overall building consists of three parts: south, central, and north. The exterior wall of the Red House is the most famous internet celebrity check-in spot, which incorporates Roman architectural style. The combination of Chinese and Western is very classic, with the typical appearance of a Jiangnan water town paired with Western decoration style. The two cultures blend here, but it does not appear abrupt at all.

The most beautiful one is the Hundred Room Tower. It is said that this was a residence built by Dong Fen, the Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, after retiring to Nanxun to serve as a maid for his female family. When it was first built, there were about 100 buildings, known as the "Hundred Room Tower", and the local indigenous people still live there today.

The Baijian Tower starts from a suspension bridge in the east and ends at the Zhazhu Bridge in the north. It is built along the river, with a long arcade style corridor winding along the river. The walls of the sealed fire mountain, the stone steps of the river port, and the wooden column eaves, along with the reflection in the water, create a picturesque scene of a Jiangnan water pillow house.

If you are tired from walking, you can take a covered boat and listen to the boatman's paddling, boating in the flowing water of Nanxun, and listening to the boatman telling you the stories that have happened here. The traveling boats greet each other and echo each other from afar, this is such a touching scene of "small bridges, flowing water, and families".

"Everyone says that Jiangnan is good, and tourists only follow Jiangnan's old age." Recalling Jiangnan, the most memorable is Nanxun. In Nanxun, you can forget about time. From the quiet alleyways of Baijianlou to the stone roads with lush green light in the garden, bask in the sun, walk casually, cross the alleys, and stroll over the ancient bridge, it is the best time.

TIPS

1. Recommended route

100 yuan, online ticket purchase is 80 yuan, and there is also a package of parent-child tickets (1 big and 1 small) and family tickets (2 big and 1 small). If you have a travel plan, it is recommended to buy tickets one day in advance to save time and convenience.

2. Recommended route

Lianzhuang - Jiaye Hall Library - Zhang Shiming's Old Residence - Qiushu Village - Liu's Staircase (Red House) - Guanghui Bridge - Jili Lake Silk Hall - Tongjin Bridge - Hongji Bridge - Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence - Baijian Tower. Then, you can enjoy the unique Nanxun style three bowl tea at the three bowls of tea next to the Baijian Tower.

3. Opening hours

Summer (April October): 7:30-17:00

Winter (November March): 8:00-16:30

※ Major tourist attractions are closed outside of opening hours, and free access is available to the ancient town streets.

【 Sixth stop: Datang Gongcha Yuan 】

On the last day of wandering in Huzhou, there was still scattered light rain in the sky, which did not hinder our interest in visiting. Today's first brother's itinerary is Datang Gongcha Yuan.

There is a tribute tea house in Changxing, located behind Hutou Rock, called Gu Zhu... It belongs to Gu Zhu Yuan and has built more than 30 thatched cottages. From the fifth year of the Dali era to the sixteenth year of the Zhenyuan era, tea was made here. The urgent process progressed gradually, and the Qingming Festival was taken to the capital.

The Datang Gongcha Academy is located on the side of Guzhu Mountain in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province, at Hutou Rock. Established in the fifth year of the Tang Dynasty's Dali era (770 AD). This tea garden is the first tea processing factory in Chinese history that can be traced back to history. It is also an official tea garden, mainly producing tribute tea from the Tang Dynasty - "Purple Bamboo Shoot Tea".

Entering the garden, looking at the center of the ancient Tang style architecture, it is the tribute tea house of the Tang Dynasty. This place is surrounded by mountains on three sides, but the mountains are not high and steep. On one side, it is open, but the road and clouds are deep and unknown. The drizzle is hazy, and clouds and smoke rise up, creating a picturesque paradise beyond the world.

Although it is an antique style building, this Tang Dynasty Gongcha Courtyard still has a grand momentum. The Luyu Pavilion in the center slowly climbed up the wooden ladder from top to bottom. The bottom layer reproduces the classic tea language of Lu Yu's "Classic of Tea"; On the second floor, the beautiful scenery of Guzhu Mountain and Purple Bamboo Shoot Tea Garden, which are favored by Lu Yu, are collected here through calligraphy, painting, and other forms. No matter when you come, you can always see the scenery of these four seasons and keep the most beautiful memories in your heart forever. Lu Yu became acquainted with tea, and literati praised it with their brush and ink. In the end, this purple bamboo shoot tea became a tribute tea and became famous all over the world; The highest level is a transparent elegant pavilion, with a statue of Lu Yu sitting in the center. Here, we worship Lu Yu and use tea instead of incense, which is a unique habit here.

Standing here, leaning against the railing and looking around, there are layers of mountains in the distance, and the century old temple is faintly visible amidst the layers of concealment. Amidst the misty rain, thousands of bamboo poles are being pruned, creating a verdant atmosphere. The tea trees and tea ridges are nestled in between. Standing on the highest floor, my heart instantly broadened a lot. Taking a deep breath, I could feel the strong fragrance of purple bamboo shoot tea. Surrounded by these mountains, the entire Gongcha Academy seemed to be a world of heritage and independence, becoming a paradise of peach blossoms outside the world.

Walking down the Luyu Pavilion and following the path towards the nearby pavilions and pavilions, what was the feeling? Following the path that only the royal family could walk at that time, the murals hanging in the long corridor along the way told the story of what happened in the Tang Dynasty Gongcha Courtyard. Lifelike murals, as if walking through this corridor, one can dream back to the Tang Dynasty and feel everything that happened here with Lu Yu and the workers, all so real.

Walking further into the long corridor, the century old Jixiang Temple that had just appeared faintly appeared in front of me. The upper level enshrines Manjushri Bodhisattva, while the lower level displays the scene of a palace tea banquet, showcasing the eight processes of making purple bamboo shoot tea, each of which is so meticulous in its refinement.

Walking out of Jixiang Temple, you can see many statues that imitate the movements of tea picking and making from the past, vividly reproducing the earliest tea cake making and modern purple bamboo shoot tea making from that time.

There is a tea room at the entrance where you can drink tea for free with your ticket. When you are tired, you can sit in this teahouse for a while and brew a pot of purple bamboo shoots tea. The tea leaves billow in the boiling water. Suddenly, the tea fragrance overflows, and the foam is brushed away. You can taste the essence bred from the mountains and rivers. When you look back at the green bamboos in the mountains, the impetuous heart of this person is also cleared.

The hustle and bustle of the world has nothing to do with me at this moment. The sound of rain outside and the sound of bamboo and silk come from the concerto of nature, which can purify the soul, like a drop of water returning to dust, with tranquility and nature. When the piano is played, it can touch the strings of my heart.

TIPS

1. Attraction Address:

Gu Zhu Village, Shuikou Township, Changxing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province

2. Business hours:

8:00-16:30

3. Ticket price: 75 yuan (including one free tea ticket for free tea drinking)

[Seventh stop: Xianshan Lake]

Visiting Xianshan Lake became the last stop of our journey. Here, there are both Xianshan and Xianhu, making it the gateway to the green ecological corridor in northwest Zhejiang. Entering this gate, you will open a 200 mile long landscape painting from South the Taihu Lake Lake to Mount Huangshan Mountain.

The legend of Xianhu and Xianshan has always been passed down here, with the saying that if a mountain is not high, it will be named immortal, and if the water is not deep, it will be named dragon. This fairy mountain is like Mount Fuji in Japan, although not high, it can overlook the three realms. The lush green bamboo forest on the mountain is very spiritual.

It is said that this immortal mountain was once the place where the Prince of Silla practiced immortality. After the palace coup of Silla in the early Tang Dynasty, the prince of Silla became a monk here and eventually practiced to become the well-known Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The well-known Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva must be from Mount Jiuhua, but there is a saying that goes, "There was a small fairy mountain first, and then there was a big nine flowers." The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva from Mount Jiuhua only went there after practicing from the fairy mountain here, and the fairy mountain is the ancestral home of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva.

And this Xianhu, with vast expanses of blue waves, is clear and untainted, with gentle beaches. Below the Xianhu, there is a mysterious ancient river channel and a sunken ancient village corresponding to the celestial name "Venus". You can take a boat to the lake for sightseeing, experiencing the leisurely feeling of cloud travel between the mountains and rivers. Water birds nest in the clouds, egrets fly together, and your mind instantly expands a lot.

[Conclusion]

Huzhou, who grew up in the story of 1400 years of silk ripples, thank you for giving me 72 hours in this world. I don't know how to praise your beauty, but I just want to record all the beauty I have seen, and I will remember it in the future.

Fall in love with it on the way here, forget it when you have it, and linger on it when you leave.

Encounter scenery, city, people, and heart.

I think when we parted ways, the rest of our team left a place in their hearts where they were both in Huzhou but not together. They kept it for the next time they came with someone special, it would definitely be more profound and desirable than it is now.