Shuhe Ancient Town-a beautiful small town in Lijiang, quiet and simple, and a very suitable place to think about life
Shuhe is the location where Lijiang people take wedding photos. I believe in wedding photographers. Their eyes are very sharp when it comes to selecting local scenery. Shuhe River is 8 kilometers away from Lijiang. It was once an important market town on the Dian-Tibet Tea Horse Ancient Road, but this will definitely not be the reason for choice.
I took photos of several couples in Shuhe, and I think this ancient town is more "elegant" than the ancient city of Lijiang. The word delicate is used on people to mean that the appearance is gentle, clear and not bloated, and that the conversation, behavior and temperament are elegant and not vulgar. When used to describe an ancient town, it should also be observed from both internal and external aspects.
The pattern of Shuhe River is relatively open, and the streets and alleys are short but not duplicate, which offsets visual fatigue. There are fewer tourists than Lijiang. In addition to potted plants, the green plants are also planted with street trees, which are naturally sparse and reduce the "commercial atmosphere" on both sides. Walking on the street, I feel more casual, free and relaxed because I don't have the "seduction" of merchants.
The cold snow water brings aura to the ancient town, and the canals and ponds are filled with blue skylight.
I have observed wedding photography in various places, and those that can be selected as location are often unique. In Hangzhou, some newcomers like to go to Yanggong Dike, Jiuxi and Shiba Rivers, Longjing... The smoky trees and flowing springs there are beautiful and elegant. In Hong Kong's Tai Ping Shan Street, I saw several couples. It was an old street, but it gave people a feeling of tranquility, leisure, and the depth of the port opening culture.
The streets of Shuhe span time and space. What you see is the petty bourgeoisie and fashion of modern metropolises, as well as the simplicity and tradition of ethnic minorities deep in the Hengduan Mountains in the southwest hinterland.
The Ancient Tea Horse Road is an ancient commercial road that can be compared with the Silk Road. Most of the rugged mountain roads that the horse gangs walked on in those days are now abandoned and buried, but the Shuhe River, which records their stories, has been preserved. Shuhe is a precious gift left by the caravan to future generations.
Shuhe is also under commercial development, but there are still indigenous people on the street. Once the houses along the street are rented out and turned into shops, they will become boring and boring. Tourism gives us the opportunity to get in touch with the lives and environment of people everywhere. The development of ancient towns cannot go against this original intention.
Located on the "sleeping side" of Lijiang, Shuhe has become a location for wedding photography-the ancient town is beautiful and beautiful, although it is not as famous as Lijiang.
Shuhe's delicious food is also superb. I went to the most popular and well-known restaurant in Shuhe Ancient Town and had a meal. It really deserves its reputation. The restaurant's environment is super good. If you take a good look at the pictures, you will know that her family's specialty food, Xiaoguo rice, is delicious, and there are many types of dishes. Choose carefully. There are too many delicious food. It is important to choose what you like!
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