Every day, many people come to Lijiang, in order to escape and realize their aspirations, because what there carries are the dreams and wishes in their hearts. There are many ways to play Lijiang, but it is actually very rare to spend a day in deepening its essence. The purpose of traveling far is nothing more than that. It is worth remembering to truly experience the most local lifestyle, delicious food, and even human feelings.

Sister Nan likes Lijiang's culture and often goes to discover some interesting attractions. Next, we will embark on a journey of "searching for the soul of Lijiang". Dear relatives, you should keep your eyes open.

Deep in the prosperity, dance a dance| sifang Street

There is no doubt that this is a place that everyone who comes to Lijiang will visit, and it is also a place where Sister Nan often walks. However, many people only know that it is very famous, but they don't know its source.

As the core of the ancient city, Sifang Street can be regarded as a street as its name suggests. The entire street is rectangular. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was the commercial hub of northwest Yunnan and the trading center on the ancient tea-horse road.

Even though time has passed, Sifang Street is still the most charming downtown area in the ancient city. It is surrounded by small shops and delicious food, which makes people dizzying. During the day, tourists are crowded, and local residents often meet and chat there.

At night, you can also dance around the bonfire and sing with the wandering songs.

Before entering Sifang Street in the ancient city, you must also visit the most famous large waterwheel. However, don't bother taking photos without knowing what the waterwheel is called. Regarding this point, Sister Nan specially explained it carefully for us. She said: Because there are two large waterwheels in total, some local people call them "mother-son waterwheels" and others call them "lover waterwheels". Anyway, they are both images.

After listening to the gurgling sound of the waterwheel, go to the wishing pavilion and make a wish, because when you walk into the ancient city, you will first see the corridor full of wishing wind chimes. On the wooden frames in the corridor, Behind every wishing wind chime is the most sincere wish from the travelers.

Sister Nan pointed to the wind chimes on the corridor and said that in the hearts of the Naxi people, wind chimes can bring luck. As long as you make a wish with sincerity, I believe that your wishes can be realized.

I think everyone can't help but make a wish, so like Sister Nan, we wrote a wish on the wish wind chime and hung it on the corridor. Looking at it fluttering in the wind, I think, People who work hard will be lucky, so wishes will definitely come true!

Of course, in addition to the above two attractions, what Sister Nan showed us today was actually mainly the "dance dance" of the Naxi people, that is, their national dances.

Every afternoon, Naxi people dressed in national costumes dance on Sifang Street. This dance is very different from modern dance. The choreographer said that their dance movements integrate daily life, such as weaving, farming, etc. And what you see, every rotation and jump they make, even every expression on their faces, can instantly drag you into this dance world full of local characteristics.

Those dancing Naxi old Taite are cute. Whenever they dance, they are in a state of selflessness. After dancing for most of their lives, they are never tired of it. In their hearts, doing something they like all their lives is doing it well. When talking about this, Sister Nan's eyes are a little moist, because she is also the same. She searched and finally found something worth working hard for the rest of her life. This really makes people's eyes burst into tears.

As the name suggests, these are three wells arranged in neat rows. There is a great deal about their use, because this was a unique water use method by the Naxi ancestors. It can be said to be unique in the world. Among them, the first one is the source of spring water, and the water quality is extremely clear. It is the drinking water used by residents.

When water overflows from the first well, it will naturally flow into the second well, so the water in this well is mainly used to wash vegetables and rinse cookware.

The third well is dedicated to washing clothes, and water will eventually be discharged from the third well into the ditch. This special well-making method reflects the ancient concept of water conservation and environmental protection of the Naxi people.

Moreover, it is located on Qiyi Street in the ancient city. It is very easy to find. You can usually see it by walking along the streets in the city. When Sister Nan went, she happened to meet residents washing vegetables, so she, who loves cooking on weekdays, couldn't help but start to work hard. Lijiang has a magic power that turns all dullness into dazzling. These three wells seem ordinary, but they also carry the simple and intelligent life of the Naxi people. So Sister Nan hopes that when you come to Lijiang, you must not miss it.

Gao Tiao, look at Lijiang from a different angle| Lion mountain

When you arrive in Lijiang, how can you not climb Lion Mountain to see the panoramic view of the ancient city?

Sister Nan goes to Lion Mountain almost every day, sometimes waiting for the sunrise, sometimes watching the sunset, and sometimes chatting and laughing with guests under the moon. Therefore, no one should know better than her where the best perspective is to overlook the entire journey. There are no tourists there, only the scenery and the reverie floating in your heart.

Lion Mountain is not big or high. It takes about half an hour or an hour to reach the top of the mountain from behind Mufu on the west side of the ancient city. However, Sister Nan usually likes to go to the private viewing point she is looking for to clear out and view the scenery, because the perspective there is usually the favorite of senior photographers.

"I like to see the archway where the rain flows. Looking up at it, my heart will always silently pray for the children. In this life, they are my most precious gifts, so I hope to bring all the good to them. Life is also a practice. I just think that children can feel happiness and learn to endure hardship in this practice."

When we finished speaking, we happened to walk under the Tianyu Liufang archway. I could see that Sister Nan loved her two children very much. This is also the heart of every woman who becomes a mother. Motherly love is like this, and I am giving it all my life.

Tianyuliufang Archway is located on the road leading to Mufu. The four words "Tianyuliufang" are the homophonic of "go to study" in Naxi. This reflects the innate wisdom of the Naxi people. Therefore, every time before the exam, many locals or tourists will come here to pray for the students, hoping that the students will succeed in their studies and use them.

Of course, Mufu is definitely a place that must not be missed when visiting the ancient city of Lijiang. It is the residence of the Mu Tusi of Lijiang in the past. The building combines the architectural style of the Central Plains in the Ming Dynasty with the craftsmanship of the Bai and Naxi ethnic groups. It is exquisite and spectacular, and has palaces. It is not inferior to the royal family.

When you step into the solemn red gate of Mufu, you can see Wanjuan Tower, Dharma Hall, Guangbi Tower, Yuyin Tower, Sanqing Hall and other buildings along the central axis, all of which are exquisite. On both sides of the central axis, there are ancillary halls, attics, street crossing buildings, homes, official posthouse, etc., with scattered heights and majestic buildings.

"If you want to explore the intoxicating soul of Lijiang in the magnificent buildings, take some time to visit Mufu." Sister Nan said this.

Witness the birth of silver with your own eyes| Lijiang Silver Shop

Everyone should be familiar with silverware. As we all know, Yunnan advocates free love. After "Brother Fat Jin" and "Brother Fat Jin" established a romantic relationship,"Brother Fat Jin"'s love object is often a silver collar, meaning "bondage". After wearing "Fat Jinmei", it means that "the famous flower has a owner" and that others can no longer covet it. Wedding ceremonies in Yunnan pay great attention to the use of silver. Common dowries include silver bracelets and silver tableware. There is the saying that "no marriage without silver", because whether it is handicrafts or decorations, it will often appear in front of our eyes.

This is the purpose of Sister Nan taking us to explore the silverware shop. She said that in Lijiang, there are many silverware shops, but there are not many shops that really expose customers to silverware craftsmanship. Therefore, she believes that it is very important to understand the production process behind the silverware.

When we went to the silverware shop, the old master was making silverware. The master told us that in the entire process of making silverware,"forging" is a very important link. It is to beat the silverware hot into the desired shape. The forging step also needs to be repeated many times, because it cannot be beaten into a shape that can be finally formed at one time.

Of course, parts like "welding" are also necessary. The maker needs to apply welding flux to the welded part, then use a welding gun to weld it before welding. In addition, there are also processes such as "finishing" and "silver washing". Each step is closely linked, and each step requires their full attention and meticulous completion without any mistakes. Otherwise, the finished product will lose its most exquisite appearance.

Finally, Sister Nan told us that she planned to learn some skills every year. For example, she had already learned to weave and make necklaces by hand. This year, one of her goals is to make silverware. She felt that if she could wear a silver necklace made by herself, she would be so happy that she would not be able to sleep.

Sister Nan smiled gently."Aren't you tired of going to the bar for two consecutive days? Do you want to go back to the B & B with me? There will be tea and music in the evening. It will be enough for you to play all night long."

The room is also equipped with a unique small tea room. Guests can sit in the riverside tea room and drink tea and practice meditation to nourish their hearts. At night, everyone can also drink under the moon and forget about worldly matters. The garden is also full of flowers, so you can have fun in it to your heart's content. Anyway, as long as you follow your heart, it is best.

Because of its unique geographical location and unique decoration, Yunduan has always been favored by friends from all over the world since its opening, which makes Sister Nan very pleased and grateful. However, as the owner of a B & B, Sister Nan's mission is not only to make the room unique, because she said: It is only one of the things that guests come to check in and let them sleep peacefully. Another point that cannot be ignored is how to live up to this encounter in the vast sea of people.

Another holy place in Lijiang-Shuhe Ancient Town

The sunshine in Lijiang is gentle and gentle all year round. Walking in every street and alley in Shuhe Ancient Town, as long as a ray of sunshine shines through the eaves, it will quietly pass across your face and feel touched by warm hands. Find a comfortable place. Have a cup of coffee or fragrant tea leaves on the balcony and feel the joy of bathing in the sun. It's really comfortable. Shuhe Ancient Town is quiet and peaceful, without the noise and impetuousness of a metropolis. It is suitable for enjoying pure love. Whether it is taking a walk in a simple alley, finding a small shop to sit down and take photos, or going to a bench on the roadside. Sit down and talk about it is also romantic and warm.

Stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city in Shuhe, bask in the sun in Shuhe Ancient Town, and taste the best food in Shuhe🏙

[Service Bell] Service: Choose to sit on the second floor, facing the window. Business in the store is very good‍‍‍

[Mint] Dishes: We searched the reputation of the dishes and referred to the waiter's recommendations

🤗The small pot of rice is indispensable. The fragrant rice is distinct and mixed with the aroma of potatoes and green beans.

Water poplar flowers are also a specialty dish in Yunnan, so vegetables were ordered at that time.

Sip-coated tofu is a bit faster than Sip-coated tofu

Chicken Bean jelly is a cold dish that is sour and delicious. It is not expensive and a bit amazing.

Pu 'er tea braised pork likes the soup mixed with rice. The braised pork is fragrant but not greasy

Lover's plum roasted ribs. This dish is recommended by the waiter. It doesn't tread on thunder.

The night in Shuhe Ancient Town is so quiet and so lovely

Lijiang, a place that I completely fell in love with