preface

It is said that travel is from a place where you are tired of staying to a place where others are tired of staying. In fact, travel is not just a destination, but more important is the way to travel on the road. Self-driving is the most beautiful way to travel I can think of, and there is no one!

So this summer vacation, I went on a self-driving trip with my family and children without taking precautions or making detailed plans. Just because of Cai Jianya's song "Run away", I changed my direction and started from a new intersection to take my children to see a different world. Maybe there is fatigue and hard work during the journey, but new things can always light up the excitement of life.

about the itinerary

Zhengzhou "Zhengzhou East Railway Station- -Qianxi Square- -Erqi Tower- -Kurokawa Jizhang Memorial Square"
Nanjing "Pioneer Bookstore-Hanbi Tower Hotel-Gaochun Old Street"
Wuxi "Kowloon Bay Garden Licheng Hotel"
Shanghai "The Bund-Songcheng Performing Arts Kingdom-Manxin Hotel"

Return "Back to Zhengzhou"

About Zhengzhou

Ten years of rapid development have made the place where you and I live both familiar and unfamiliar. Erqi Tower, Zhongyuan Fu Tower, Olympic Sports Center, CBD Big Corn, Kurokawa Kizhang Memorial Hall... The former Green City has been replaced by high-rise buildings that have risen from the ground. The new rise of landmarks has also witnessed the historical development of this city. Time flies, and there is only a tail left of youth. While you still have a young mentality, you can first take a look around this tired city!

Zhengzhou East Station

There are countless passenger traffic every day. This is also a place I frequent on business trips. I pass by again and again, and I feel it again and again. It is familiar and relatively cordial. When you leave the station, you can see the Twin Towers, one of the landmarks often photographed by photographers. It is also Zhengzhou's first postcard!

You can see the whole picture of Zhengzhou on many rooftops in the urban area. This is one of the places with the most complete and widest views. Those familiar ground buildings have a different feeling from a different angle. When the weather is good, the mountains of Xingyang are also in view! The 388-meter-high Zhongyuan Futa is currently the tallest all-steel structure in the world. At this moment, it is only a corner of Zhengzhou.

At an altitude of 284 meters, with the rustling wind blowing, the sun setting in the west, overlooking Zhengzhou, there are many high-rise buildings, and the prosperous streets represent Zhengzhou's development in recent years. This small city that belongs to me carries too many beautiful things, and it is also moving at a rapid pace towards internationalization...

Millennium Plaza

CBD is the best proof of the development of this city. Every major city has a beautiful and prosperous CBD. Qianxi Square, known as the "tallest building in the Central Plains", stands in the center of the CBD of Zhengdong New District and deserves to be a landmark here. In the night, when viewed from a distance, the whole body is yellow and looks like a "big corn".

It is really a good choice to come here in your spare time. Not only tourists, but also citizens regard it as a leisure place. Clean lake water, new high-rise buildings, and large-scale greening give off the atmosphere of a big city!

Erqi Tower

Zhengzhou used to be very small, the Erqi Tower was very high, and when you climbed to the top of the tower, you could see the edge of the city. Today, the Erqi Tower still stands in the center of the downtown area, surrounded by tall buildings, but the historical scale of 63 meters cannot be surpassed. We have passed by this place countless times, but we have never climbed up it. This may be the scenery at our doorstep, and it is a habit.

Kurokawa Kishō Memorial Square

Zhengdong New District is Zhengzhou's brightest business card towards the world. Its overall planning designer is the world-famous architect Kurokawa Kisho himself. Therefore, this public art center named after the designer is located in Zhengzhou Beilong Lake. -Kurokawa Kisho Memorial Square.

With white as the keynote, the round building is built on a large green meadow. The faint wood-colored embellishments are full of modern art. Even when it rained, many people came to take photos. It really hasn't even opened yet. It has become a photo sacred place! Trampling on the lawn is prohibited, but the cement path on the slope is a good foothold. There are good parking spots on the front and side. Under different weather conditions, the combination of characters and buildings also feels different. In fact, in addition to the urban area, there are also many places to visit around Zhengzhou.

Zhengzhou cuisine

There are many meanings of travel, for the unique beauty, for the long cultural history, and for the cheerful beating of taste buds on the tip of your tongue. The taste of life in a place is always inextricably related to delicious food. The legend of the Central Plains is not only the unchanging history of thousands of years, but also the various delicacies of Henan that were born and raised there.

Zhengzhou stewed noodles are pasta that most people can accept and love. Compared with the stewed noodles they have eaten in other cities, Zhengzhou's Heji and Xiaoji Stewed noodles, and Yufengyuan and Sanchang Stewed noodles in the western suburbs are authentic taste.

Fang Zhongshan Hot Soup is also a place where Zhengzhou people gather for breakfast. High-quality Hot Soup is paired with oil cakes and beef cakes, and it seems that every time I think about getting up...

Banu Hotpot is also a good choice recommended to friends from other places. There are so many hot pots in the world where you can eat Banu. Since you are in Zhengzhou, you might as well go and experience it. The service and taste are not worse than Haidilao. Of course, the price will not be much worse.

In fact, most Henan cuisines soften the characteristics of major cuisines from all over the world, becoming the cuisines with the least self-uniqueness, and this just satisfies the tastes of people from all regions. In addition to the recommended dishes, those seemingly bland home-cooked dishes also have a delicious taste and are worth tasting slowly.

Nanjing memory

A day of high-speed driving left not only fatigue, but also a satisfying escape! In fact, all cities are similar. Some people want to come in and some want to leave. I still remember the bookstore I visited many years ago. It was quiet and beautiful.

There is seemingly no music, a rotating fan overhead, a sofa that can sit on everywhere, a poster full of "independent" colors, and not far away, there is a faint aroma of coffee... These things that seem to be incompatible with bookstores, when they are all combined together, they become the "Pioneer Bookstore". This cultural landmark that Nanjing people are proud of was successfully transformed around 2008 and became a literary and artistic venue recognized by both scholars and petty bourgeoisie people.

Every book is a story, and every bookstore is a world. Accompanied by the green on both sides, we walked downhill to the door. The shelves placed at the door stood quietly here to welcome every customer.

As soon as you enter the door, what you encounter is not a book, but a whole row of various postcards-hand-painted, printed, black and white, colored, landscape, and portrait.

If I really want to spend the whole day here, or if I really want to take all these books away greedily... But at this time, I could only take these photos and keep them in my memory. I finally fully understood the regret of being a passer-by. There is a long corridor further inside... Various books are neatly stacked, and the shop owner's careful layout makes every corner full of literary atmosphere.

The messy but orderly hemp rope became a decorative wall, postcards filled with hemp rope and tickets from all over the country... Either it is written with missing, or sorrow, or vows and happiness.

For a moment, I mistakenly thought that this was not a bookstore, yes! This is not just a bookstore, because it has all the literature and art that I like... I like such a loving place and like handicrafts. The handicrafts placed here are full of warmth and tenderness. This doesn't seem to be just a bookstore. It is also the sustenance of a group of people.

Wherever you go, you will encounter foreign friends who face the camera without hesitation, and then give you a big smile. They will follow the alley to find a feeling and take away a book, some photos and some postcards without an address. Bookstores are not just books. Trading place, but also a yearning for the spiritual world.

Nanjing Accommodation

Traveling is always in a hurry, and a day on the road will be more or less tiring. A good hotel is the most important choice during travel. I chose to stay at Nanjing Hanbi Tower Hotel again this time to let my family feel the comfort here! It is a hotel that can calm me down. When I first met Hanbi Tower in Nanjing, I fell in love with the lazy life here!

In the early morning, you can make a reservation for breakfast in your room without hesitation. As the sun sets, there is still afternoon tea time on the lawn. At night, there is a special turn-out service, a sip of red wine, and a soak in the bath. The day is spent enjoying the body and heart...

I like the architectural design of Nanjing Hanbi Building very much. The central axis is the main theme, combined with waterscape culture and bamboo forest elements. The enclosed building surrounds the atrium waterscape, which is comfortable and Zen, and you can see the shadow of the beauty of Chinese gardens!

Public areas such as the lobby bar, book bar, and gym all have a remarkable beauty! The room has endless river views. The first thing you enter the room is the feeling of enlightenment. Sitting in front of the panoramic glass window, drinking tea, basking in the sun, or standing on the balcony and blowing in the wind of the river view, it's not to mention how comfortable it is. This is what a hotel should live.

In addition to comfortable rooms and bedding, only when you eat well can you feel good! I experienced all the restaurants in Nanjing Hanbi Building separately. A sumptuous buffet, super delicious Chinese food and exquisite Western food, every dish will not be disappointed!

gaochun Old Street

Leisure time, breeze and drizzle, this is my impression of Gaochun. It is located in the south of Nanjing City and is known as the back garden and south gate of Nanjing. It is China's first "International Slow City" awarded by the World Slow City Alliance. I drove into this small town from Nanjing, and the fresh greenery came to my face all the way.

A good journey is always inseparable from delicious food. Huajiantang is a famous inn in Gaochun, and the meals in the inn are also very unique. And the location here is very convenient, just opposite Gaochun Old Street. Therefore, this restaurant with literary and artistic characteristics started a new day for us.

The rain in Jiangnan is gentle and lingering without being abrupt. There is always a long notice before coming, giving people time to prepare umbrellas. The pedestrian held up his umbrella, and the pattering rain began to play for a long time. It hit the tiles, fell down along the eaves, splashed on the new leaves, and then dripped on the umbrellas placed by pedestrians outside the house. The drizzle outside is long, and life on the street is leisurely.

When it comes to Jiangnan, people always have such pictures in their minds, with simple and elegant black and white, horse-head walls, and small green tiles. On the ancient street, along the white walls and black tiles, several early trees seem to grow in the walls, and the drizzle that moistens everything is also nourishing this wonderful picture. The pictures in these memories are Huizhou, the place where I was obsessed all my life, and the ancient town with small bridges and flowing water, but none of them seem to have anything to do with Gaochun Ancient Street. Before Gaochun, it really didn't matter. After Gaochun, the rain from Jiangnan also fell on Zhenjiang.

The history and soul of a city often condense in an ancient street. In this era when history and modernity blend, Gaochun Old Street has become the most authentic portrayal of it. There are still some original residents living here, and the door of the store is still jammed into the door frame one by one. Gaochun Old Street became a little more moist after the rain, but the streets still remained as clean as before.

Walking along Gaochun Old Street and walking on the stone road to the depths of the old street, the Gaochun Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Hall located in the old street tells the story of Gaochun's changes in the times, life characteristics, language and culture, etc. After visiting all the way, a vivid Gaochun couldn't help but jump in his mind!

Gaochun is located between Jiangsu and Anhui, and the drama is mainly Xi opera. Xi opera, formerly known as Tanhuang, is a major tributary of rap art in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, originating from the ancient Wu songs. The main forms of expression include folk songs and minor tunes, tanci, Xuan Juan, flower drum beach spring, etc.

One side of water and soil supports one side of people, and dialects tie the hearts of rural people. Dialect is an emotion that most truly expresses simple emotions... Dialect is a kind of complex that expresses the most true attachment to hometown.

Puyang Kangjing, an expert on Gaochun literature and history, told Shitoujun that in fact, the official name of Gaochun Old Street is "Zhongshan Street". This old street dates back to the Song Dynasty. It was originally called "Zhengyi Street". In the early years of the Republic of China, it was changed to "Zhongshan Street" in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and it has been used to this day.

This door, that window, and the stone archway in front of the house, I have heard a lot of rain and witnessed the passage of time. As the sun rises and sets, people come and go. A few years later, in those places where they have stayed for a hundred years, they are still eye-catching, not for anything else, just because they can no longer keep up with the times, but in this flashy social old street, it just attracts us to go silently.

Travel means to go to more places and see more beautiful distances, whether the sun rises and sets, or the streets and alleys, outside nature and in life. Record those pictures with a camera and add words to it to a complete beautiful journey. On the streets and alleys, the people living here continue their lives and ease and happiness.

Vacation in Wuxi,First encounter Licheng Hotel

Wuxi is a livable city. Arriving at Licheng Garden Hotel in Kowloon Bay in the evening, passing through the hotel gate, passing a winding path, and what comes into view is a large lake. The blue sky gradually entering the night and the warm yellow lights collide with a beautiful picture!

Jiulong Bay Licheng Garden Hotel is located in the Jiulong Bay Valley of the Lotus Mountains in Wuxi City. It covers an area of more than 400 acres and a total construction area of 27,000 square meters. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers and green grass. It is a place that is particularly suitable for leisure, vacation and tourism!

The enclosed rooms make the hotel more visually open. Sightseeing elevators and small tables and chairs add more leisure atmosphere to this corner! At night, light a mosquito-repellent incense and sit here drinking tea. The quiet time is also a good enjoyment.

Or tell stories to your child in the book bar next to the lobby, accompany her to watch a movie, throw away the complexity and tiredness of life, and fill the time with tiny expectations and happiness.

For this trip, we chose a parent-child suite from a variety of room types. The decoration is warm and comfortable, with bright yellow sheets. The baby likes it very much, and there is also a cute small tent. As soon as we enter the house, we can lie in it and play with colored clay! There are many small toys placed in the room thoughtlessly. The bathroom is separated from dry and wet, and the space is spacious. It is also equipped with a child-specific toilet bag, toilet seat, ottoman, etc. Even the pajamas are cute little dinosaurs.

The happiness of a child is really simple ~ I am very happy to have time to take her out this time, stay away from electronic products, and feel the magic of nature. A seven-star ladybug can let her watch for a while. The two or three days hiding in the Licheng Hotel are the most relaxing days of this trip. There are no arrangements to visit attractions, no busy going out early and returning late, just stay in the hotel and enjoy every moment of vacation life!

hotel food

I would highly recommend the hotel's food at Huating Restaurant! With local characteristics, the improved version of Wuxi's creative dishes taste really good and the ingredients are fresh. In three days, you can make lunch and dinner without duplicate samples every day, and your appearance and flavor are excellent!

Or ask the hotel to set up a tent for free in the evening, sit in the breeze, drink tea and chat, and enjoy the holiday more wantonly! Then we can have another outdoor barbecue. The free fire fee of more than 100 ingredients is really a good deal. It's hard to believe that a resort hotel's catering can be so affordable!

Play around the hotel

In the early morning, accompanied by the fragrance of flowers and plants, jogging, yoga, and flower viewing in the natural oxygen bar are all holiday models of Garden Licheng Hotel! In the afternoon, you can accompany your relatives and friends to pick in the fields, sip tea in the courtyard, and watch the most beautiful sunset by the lake!

You can also go to the Flower Planet in the Kowloon Bay Flower Town, which belongs to the hotel, to admire flowers and watch the light show! There are hundreds of thousands of plants that bloom all year round. The light show is a welfare program held during the summer vacation!

Enjoy the city of Shanghai

I have been to Shanghai more than once, and I have a different feeling every time. This place, known as the Magic City, carries the dreams of many people. For me, it is just a city that can be seen and walked away. Therefore, with this mentality, I can play more recklessly.

The Bund is still brightly lit, and the busy streets are filled with passers-by. They may be tourists like me who are parting in a hurry, or they may be rooted or unrooted Shanghainese who have been struggling here for many years... and our eyes are only these urban scenery that has been photographed many times by photographers!

Shanghai, the Shanghai city, a performing arts park that has been planting grass for a long time

Shanghai Songcheng Performing Arts Kingdom is different from the previous Eternal Love Scenic Area. It is located in the Expo Park beside the Huangpu River. The entire building has one to six floors, and each floor has a different surprise! Many indoor programs also make summer games more cool, making them a must-check in in Shanghai.

There are a dazzling array of creative products on the sky street on the sixth floor. The magical magic of the crystal ball can also be felt here! The ten-minute performance on the stage has been practiced for many years... The joy of the flash show stopped many tourists. Free fantasy "War of War" and "Ghost Boat" can also be immersive and experienced! However, Ghost Boat is not recommended for children under the age of 14 to watch it, so I didn't go in and was timid and mistakenly entered the true portrayal of the series!

Of course, playing with water in summer is also an indispensable event in Songcheng. The activities such as magical ventriloquism, forest bird, and magic bubbles located in the outer field of the building are very popular among children. Every child wants to get to the nearest place...

This is a shocking performing arts park and a wonderful fairy tale kingdom. The Fairy Valley on the 7th floor is a paradise for children. Here they can listen to stories, watch magical light and shadow, climb and play on slides...

Don't forget to stand on the rooftop to watch a ballet and listen to a symphony... You can also directly view the Huangpu River here. In fact, the lights are on at night, which is the most beautiful moment here! Unfortunately, I didn't stay there for some reasons, so I missed a dazzling night view of the Huangpu River. Next time I have the opportunity to come back and experience the eternal love of Shanghai!

When it comes to the eternal love, we should focus on the major operas in the scenic area. Shanghai Songcheng Theater is divided into three venues. 399 includes one play + tickets, and the other two are paid separately. In addition to the performance of "Shanghai Eternal Love", the other two performances are parent-child shows "Wow! Dinosaur "and the dining show" Enthusiastic Samba "!

Having seen many ages of love, I naturally chose a special play this time-"Enthusiastic Samba"! This was the first time I had dinner while watching a performance. The ticket for 399 was even saved for dinner. In addition to the visual feast, there was also a taste buds enjoyment!

The whole show consists of many performances, bringing together actors from many countries, and every time it is a stunning appearance! During the performance, time was reserved for each meal, but this meal time was only an approximate time. It is very likely that you will rush to watch the show after taking a few bites!

In addition to the programs, I have to say that the catering here is worth the ticket price, both in terms of presentation and taste! The atmosphere is full, and the light hits the plate and the appetite increases! Salmon salad, mushroom soup, pork ribs, desserts... Seeing these pictures again makes me drool...

"Enthusiastic Samba" is worthy of key recommendation. It is delicious food, a visual feast, and a great sense of experience. The 60-minute performance is no worse than the Ancient Love Theater that has been watched in the past! Because I chose the dining show, I didn't take any chick to watch "WA!" Dinosaur "was also criticized by her. However, after watching this show, she kept praising her sisters for how beautiful their dances were ~ I'll take her to watch "WA!" next time I have the opportunity. Dinosaur ", I think she must like it very much!

Notes: The performances are colorful, so be sure to collect the program list! Only in this way can we not miss every wonderful moment! While playing high, you must pay attention to protecting yourself from sun while watching daytime outfield performances!
Tickets: 399 includes tickets + any of the three major theaters ("Shanghai Eternal Love" with dining show "Passion Samba" and "Wow! Dinosaur)
158 Tickets for Shanghai Songcheng Night Tour (including "Great Earthquake" performance)

Shanghai Manxin Hotel

She first met Manxin as Beijing's Qianmen Courtyard, and immediately fell into her design concept. Later, she learned about the Suzhou store. Now she comes to Shanghai again and loves it as always, living in a leisurely manner, and spending time slowly...

I always think that the traffic is busy and the hustle and bustle is the main theme of Shanghai. In fact, the flavor of old Shanghai is the essence of this land. The Manxin Hotel is like a ray of warmth, located at a staggered intersection, retro, fresh, and elegant...

The fully intelligent control in the room has a new experience, which is convenient, convenient and fast, and also brings a successful end to this journey!

PostScript

Life always needs flavorings and some slow, quiet, pyrotechnic time! Find a moment of rest for the exhausted mind; also need fluctuations and seek different, exciting, and challenging changes! The occasional cross-country self-driving trip is probably just a little throb to ordinary life...

Going from where you are tired of staying to where others are tired of staying, discovering different beauty, feeling different life, knowing yourself, and regaining your original intention is also an attitude towards life, a positive life...