The wind is very gentle, the flowers are very romantic, and spring is really the season when everything beautiful happens. The tedious and dreariness of winter was swept away, replaced by uncontrollable cheers.
In this good season, how can we stay at home and not embrace the beautiful nature?
I heard that Gaochun is known as Nanjing's back garden. Now is the time for flowers to bloom luxuriantly. After some consideration, I immediately decided to go to Gaochun to spend a wonderful weekend.
Gaochun is not far from downtown Nanjing. It takes just over an hour to take the Internet celebrity S8 subway to Gaochun Gucheng Bay. I settled down at the New Century Hotel in Nanjing Gucheng Bay, which I had booked in advance online, and after dinner, I couldn't help but take a stroll around the scenery.
Kaiyuan Hotel is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and there is a lake next to the hotel. The sun is right when it comes in the afternoon. The lake water is shining and rippled. Sitting on the lawn by the lake and basking in the sun is also a great enjoyment.
The room I booked is a lake view room. The balcony is looking at the lake view. The hotel here also designed a bathtub. At night, I can soak in a bath and watch the beautiful lights reflected in the lake. I can enjoy a leisurely and quiet place. It is a great place for petty bourgeoisie life.
After having breakfast at the hotel the next day, we set off for Youzi Mountain Scenic Area.
Youzi Mountain was originally called Liangshan and Mianshan. According to local inscriptions, Confucius once climbed this mountain when traveling around the world, and he had the idea of wandering children wanting to return. Later generations renamed this mountain Youzi Mountain.
There are 30,000 Kong families at the foot of Youzi Mountain, making it the largest Kong family residence in China except Qufu, Shandong.
Follow the footsteps of Confucius more than 2000 years ago, cross the lush peaks of Youzi Mountain and experience the cultural heritage and charm of the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism.
The "Confucius Stone", named after Confucius visited this mountain for a long time, seems to feel the sage's thousand-year meditation. The mountain shape of Youzi is like double dragons playing with beads, and the Zhenru Zen Temple is built in the midst of this double dragon. Looking at the majestic and solemn temple, a wave of pious faith and worship involuntarily surge in my heart.
Walking on the Yunqi Plank Road, there are lush vegetation on both sides. Amidst the steaming clouds and clouds, you can smell the fresh fragrance of vegetation, and your body and mind are greatly relaxed.
For Chinese tea culture, I have always had the most authentic curiosity and love. In the early morning light, the tea leaves in Sandaolong Tea Garden are glowing with pearls and are tempting to pick. Walking along the path between the tea ridges, looking down to smell the fragrance of tea, and taking small, fresh and beautiful photos in minutes.
In the afternoon, I arrived at Yaxi Slow City. Only smelling the fragrance of flowers, not talking about sorrow and joy, this is where poetry and distance return. In our busy life, we are always in a hurry to do many things. We are always in a state of "on the road", and we feel anxious and panicked when we pause. We have never thought that slow scenery can also be slow, and slow scenery can also be wonderful.
Yaxi Slow City won the title of "International Slow City" ten years ago and is also the first "International Slow City" in China. Experience the exciting rainbow slide here, challenge yourself by walking on the glass plank road, and sway on the sky plank road. There is a rare freedom and freedom between the laughter and laughter. Large tracts of bright yellow rapeseed flowers bloom beautifully, jumping into the flowers, making spring with bees and playing with butterflies.
Slowness is an attitude. After all, life is so long. Running in a hurry will only miss more scenery and cause more regrets.
Stay at Bancheng Dashan Hotel in the evening. A large expanse of lakeside grass is within the scope of the hotel. It is hard to imagine such a novel hotel form. Each RV forms a separate courtyard. Sitting in the courtyard dam at night while having a barbecue and having a few drinks, how comfortable it is. feeling. Built next to the lake, the scenery is invincible.
Watching the moonlight shine from the skylight with starlight and quietly empty yourself is a unique beautiful memory.
On the morning of the third day, check in to Gaochun Ceramics Museum.
The exquisite cups, plates and bowls reflect the Chinese culture that they are proud of. As a traditional handicraft and pride of China, ceramics have been famous overseas since ancient times.
The Gaochun Ceramics Museum has three floors in total, which displays representative works such as the five major Chinese folk kilns, Ge, Guan, Ru, Ding and Jun kilns, as well as the Jingdezhen Kilns, Cizhou Kilns, Yaozhou Kilns, and Yixing Five Golden Flowers, providing an in-depth exploration of the ancient and modern ceramics.
Whether it is the splendor of state banquet porcelain, the elegance of celadon, or the grace of blue porcelain, this reflects the persistence of craftsmen and our heartfelt admiration. In the museum, you can also experience the fun of ceramic-making. From drawing blanks to forming, what you make is also the work of art in your mind.
The water city that came out of the fairy tale restored the most realistic appearance of the fairy tale world in my dream. The large sea of flowers is gorgeous and charming, and the Dutch-shaped windmill is also very suitable for taking photos.
There are many animals living in the Wetland Zoo. The cute flamingo is combing its pink hair, and the proud peacock shakes off its beautiful feathers, attracting many children to stop and watch.
The park is too big, and it is still very tiring just by walking. In addition to the scenery to watch, Shuiman City also has various rides that you can play in for a whole day.
Nanjing was called Jinling in ancient times. As the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, it has many unique historical and cultural heritage and monuments, but there are indeed few ancient towns. Gaochun Old Street was built in the Song Dynasty and has a history of nearly 900 years.
Unlike other ancient towns, there are many alleys and streets. The old street has only one straight road running through the entire town. On both sides are buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The thick stone walls are mottled, but they are more charming.
Traders on the street peddle various local delicacies and local specialties, such as Chunxi Old Wine, dried tofu, Gaochun tea, Yunxi Fragrant Goose, etc. The dried fish and smoked ducks drying at the door add a little bit of fireworks to the ancient town. They are not strong, but they are everywhere.
Strolling along the Qingshiban Road of Gaochun Old Street, the doors that have been beaten by the wind and rain are stained with traces of time, which also highlights the style of ancient Hui-style architecture. Gaochun is a place rich in crabs, and fried crabs are also a must-see in Gaochun Old Street. You must try them. The crispy and crispy crabs are super fragrant, and the flavor is best when eaten hot.
After walking through Gaochun Old Street, return directly to Nanjing, the unforgettable journey to the Slow City comes to an end.
The willows are new green, the rapeseed flowers are yellow, the spring is never too late, the summer is not early, everything is just right. Gaochun's slow time, looking forward to meeting you again.