When it comes to growth, I prefer to let my daughter see a different world, hoping to have more wonderful experiences during her years of growth.
When my daughter was four years old, I took her to the Nordic Netherlands to celebrate a super festive Halloween. The streets were filled with pumpkins and Halloween themes, which have always been the most dazzling memories of her childhood. When my daughter was seven years old, I took her to Snow Village to celebrate the most traditional New Year in Northeast China, and made a beautiful wish about growth amidst the dancing snowflakes in the sky. When my daughter was eight years old, she took her to Kaifeng to watch the Song Dynasty's Shangyuan Lantern Festival at the fifteenth hour of the first lunar month, showing her the splendid night of fish and dragons dancing in the ancient city of Kaifeng. When my daughter was nine years old, she took her to a dazzling underground pit courtyard lantern festival, admiring the wonders of thousands of years of underground dwellings. When my daughter was ten years old, she took her to celebrate the Chinese New Year in the ancient city of Xi'an, witnessing the prosperous Tang culture of the Tang Dynasty's never night city.
So, where will I take my daughter on vacation this year? I chose to take my daughter to Wu Village in Wuzhen because of its pure and pristine rural scenery, which is beyond the Peach Blossom Land. The beautiful Wu Village is more pristine due to its tranquility. Approaching a rural home, talking about mulberry and hemp in leisure time. Is this kind of farming, rain reading, and pastoral poetry the habitat of your dreams?
Wucun is a one-stop rural leisure and vacation area that integrates food, accommodation, transportation, tourism, shopping, and entertainment. It offers one price, all inclusive services, eliminating many troubles and inconveniences during the journey. Simply purchase the suitable Wucun package and enjoy eating, drinking, and playing in Wucun, eliminating the need for secondary consumption during the journey. This restores the happy time of reading and leisure for rural families in the ancient Jiangnan region.
On February 28th at 12:00, after the Spring Festival when the pause button was pressed, Wucun had awakened in the spring light and opened the door to welcome guests. On the basis of fully implementing epidemic prevention and control work, the Xizha Scenic Area also resumed opening on April 15th. Earlier, the Dongzha Scenic Area has also resumed its opening, with good order and influence during the opening period.
When we arrived in Wucun, it was in the afternoon, indicating that there was still one afternoon to enjoy. When checking in, each person should have a wristband. Don't underestimate this wristband. With this wristband, you can enjoy it all at one price in Wucun. Whether you're eating or playing, just show it off. And you can freely enter and exit the west gate of Wuzhen.
Check in to the mill
After checking in, the butler's car pulled us to the rural residential area of the mill. Entering the mill was like entering a restaurant, with a hint of tranquility in the aroma of books. The butler told us that if we are hungry and thirsty, we can order something we like to eat, which is all inclusive and does not require additional payment. What you can eat in the mill are soybean milk, dried tofu with different flavors, noodles, Wonton, etc., which can provide some energy for children tired of playing.
The mill exudes the poetic charm of a water town in Jiangnan, as well as the simplicity of a rural family. With her daughter, she moved into a family room, where beds of different sizes were placed. The bathroom was decorated in a warm Jiangnan style, and the paper cover on the desk lamp emitted yellow and white light. The comfortable and warm room made people feel the coldness of winter in Jiangnan. The tired mischievous children playing and frolicking in Wucun returned to the mill as if returning home.
Recommended classic activities in the village:
Happy Cycling:
In the morning, you can ride a bicycle at the entrance of the village committee. There are single person, double person, and three person bicycles available. Choose a suitable bike and walk around the village to experience the rural morning atmosphere of Jiangnan.
Pig Race:
Following the peaceful rural path, we unconsciously arrived at the place where small animals lived. Two cute little pigs were waiting to compete. This is one of the activities of the winter camp. The children form two teams and gently clap their hands behind the piglets. The piglets follow the track forward, and the group of piglets who run to the finish line first wins. The close contact with the little pig was really the first time for my daughter. Such a cute little pig made the children jump with joy and refused to leave.
the arrow is fitted to the string:
After participating in the Little Pig Race, you can go to the archery experience field near the canal to experience archery. The arrows in the archery field are divided into adults and children (14 years old and above), and parent-child interaction is possible. The family can happily compare their archery skills.
From how to hold a bow, shoot arrows, how to hit the bullseye, the CCO of the archery experience field (a passionate cultural creator who provides companionship services during his time in Wucun) is enthusiastic and patient, always giving you something to gain and a deep understanding of archery.
Hand ground tofu pudding:
After eating dried tofu and drinking soybean milk, do you know how tofu pudding is made? Then come to the manual workshop next to the mill, and grind tofu pudding manually. The pure stone mill is mixed with 1:6 beans and water, and slowly grind the soybean milk you want, and then make it into tofu pudding. This process requires patience. In the process of counterclockwise rotation, white soybean milk with the new flavor of beans slowly flows out from the stone mill. This process seems simple, but it requires patience, and more importantly, the proper ratio of beans and water. Each process should not be ambiguous. In the time of manual bean grinding, you can experience the rural flavor of rural life.
act as a go-between:
When it comes to weaving, I envy those craftsmen who use yarn to weave a vast world and various items. Taking my daughter into the craftsman's weaving class, she envies so many yarn weaving techniques and clamors to learn. CCO taught her daughter to weave a simple red flower. Don't underestimate this flower, it requires skilled techniques and consistent thread tension to be made. A towering building rises from the ground, seemingly a small weaving. Every stitch, thread, hook, and weave requires strong coordination and logic.
Skilled hand baking:
When it comes to baking, my daughter has been exposed to it quite early. When she was young, I made mooncakes, cookies, and various cookies at home. During the process, my daughter also helped a lot, so she was considered a half baked expert. Arriving at the Wucun Skilled Hand Bakery Center, my daughter skillfully made some small cookies. The baking school in Wucun is one of the most unforgettable places to play, which can help children understand the skills in the baking process and the process of food preparation. Any problem in any link can affect the quality and taste of food. Regardless of which subject to learn, it requires diligence and perseverance, as well as patience and persistence.
Painting New Year's paintings:
When it comes to painting, children all like to doodle and draw. My daughter chose a little mouse, which steps on a big ingot. There is also a couplet on both sides that reads: Good luck, surplus every year. The process of painting is all about self-expression and self design. Each child paints their own interpretation of spring and expresses their prayers for spring through the language of painting. This is one of the special activities arranged by the winter camp.
Children playing in the world:
This is the most exciting place for my daughter, with LEGO, slides, rock climbing, video games, mischievous castles, drawing areas... and so on, making the children reluctant to leave.
Not to mention slides and mischievous castles, they are suitable for younger children. They not only release energy but also exercise the body, and enhance parent-child relationships through play.
The rock climbing expansion area must be the favorite of my daughter who loves running and jumping. Wearing safety ropes, suspension bridges, suspended logs, ladders, and mesh sections all require physical fitness and balance to complete. My daughter was already sweating profusely after walking around, but she still refused to stop and went climbing again. In the combination of physical fitness and skills, it challenges one's courage and even more challenges many previously thought impossible.
Playing in the rock climbing expansion area requires a certain amount of physical strength, as well as physical skills, to exercise children's hand eye brain coordination ability. Moreover, safety measures are the most awesome. Helmets and safety ropes are worn all over the body from beginning to end, and professional coaches follow them one-on-one.
Lego is my daughter's favorite toy, not one of them. Speaking of LEGO, our family already has more than ten sets, and our daughter has some experience and patience in playing LEGO. When it comes to LEGO, a toy that puts in effort, intelligence, and endurance, walking into LEGO City, children love to let go of all kinds of LEGO and can't stop. Assemble a small train here and a small villa over there. The towering LEGO wall is a time to unleash unlimited imagination. In the joyful world of LEGO, children's concentration is many times higher than usual. The more exciting the work, the more challenging it is, and the more focused and thoughtful it is.
Unexpectedly, there are so many fun places to go in Jiangnan Tianyuanwu Village.
Village cuisine recommendations:
In addition to enthusiastic service, one should not miss out on the steaming food in Wucun. For the lunch and dinner with local flavor, fresh and healthy "1-hour vegetables" are used, and the principle of "arriving at the meal and using at the meal" is strictly followed to form the feature of "from picking to serving for one hour", which is both delicious and reassuring.
Making Rice Cake with Earth Stove:
The villagers at the village head market in Wucun Village are making wok pudding with the most primitive earthen stove. They scrape and press the boiled glutinous rice into a thin layer of Rice noodles skin, and paste it evenly around the bottom of the hot pot. When the edge of the skin is raised, shovel it out. After three strokes and five deletions, the wok pudding is ready.
As a etiquette for treating guests in the village, during the Spring Festival, all visiting tourists can taste the village's brown sugar fried glutinous rice tea. This process felt a strong New Year flavor amidst the steaming heat. Rural interests can be seen everywhere in Wucun.
Dingsheng Cake
Next to the rice cake stall, there is a stall for "Dingsheng Cake".
What does "Dingsheng Cake" mean? My daughter curiously asked the aunt who was in charge of the stall.
Aunt said there are two legends here: Dingsheng Cake belongs to Hangzhou cuisine and is a Dim sum. It has a sweet taste, a light red color, a soft and fragrant taste, and a sweet and glutinous taste. Legend has it that it was specially made by the people during the Southern Song Dynasty to encourage the Han family's army to go on an expedition. The cake had the words "Dingsheng" on it and was later called "Dingsheng Cake".
Another legend is that after the Southern Song Dynasty established its capital in Hangzhou, Yue Fei led troops on multiple expeditions to protect his territory. The people of Hangzhou would send Dingsheng cakes along the way, hoping to return victorious. This is the true story of Yue Fei and Dingsheng cakes, which has been passed down for thousands of years; There are also relevant records in the Southern Song Dynasty literature "Mengliang Lu".
My daughter happily said, "I also have a bite of" Dingsheng Cake "and strive to work hard to achieve a successful outcome in everything.".
Dinner: Wheat Field Restaurant Buffet
The Maitian Restaurant is spacious and bright, with various types of food arranged in different categories. Desserts are placed at the entrance of the restaurant, and the exquisite design attracts customers who have just entered the restaurant and can't help but want to try it out. Japanese sushi is also quite good, and various Chinese and Western cuisine definitely have a taste that can satisfy your picky taste buds.
Rice Warehouse Little pan rice
When it comes to Little pan rice, the practice is particular and the eating method is also particular. Little pan rice originates from Guangzhou, Guangdong Province. It uses casseroles as utensils to cook rice. Guangdong calls casseroles pot rice, so it is called Little pan rice. Little pan rice has a long history. It was recorded in the Book of Rites and Commentary more than 2000 years ago.
The traditional varieties of Little pan rice Little pan rice mainly include fermented bean chops rice, cured rice, slippery chicken rice, salty fish and fragrant meat rice, etc. Generally speaking, raw rice and lettuce can be cooked in one pot. For example, with fermented soybean and pork ribs rice, wash the rice and bring it to the pot. When it is cooked, remove the lid and add the raw pork ribs with the seasoned sauce. Sprinkle sauce and sesame oil along the edge of the pot, simmer over low heat until the rice is drained, and start the pot. After removing the lid, add scallions and spread green rapeseed on top. First, stir fry the seasoning sauce on the table. Remove the lid and pour it over the rice, making a sizzling sound. This is the finishing touch of the dragon painting, looking black and shiny, all thanks to the craftsmanship of the seasoning master; The other is a layer of golden crispy rice crispy with smooth bottom. Different from ordinary crispy rice crispy with deep taste, it is actually the essence of a pot.
Abundant rice warehouse, fragrant rice, cooked now, all kinds of Little pan rice, cooked Congee: Little pan rice with preserved meat, Little pan rice with ribs, Chaozhou style Yaozhu Congee, Congee with coriander and fish slices, Congee with ribs and mild fire
Of course, in addition to the delicious food mentioned above, there is also a tea house in the village where tea eggs, a bowl of flour, or corn and boiled sweet potatoes are all good rural delicacies. At Taoyuan Dessert Shop, you can choose from more than ten desserts, including red bean paste, peach gum chicken head rice, osmanthus rice cake, sesame paste, Babao soup, osmanthus sweet taro, etc., to immerse you in the sweet and fragrant atmosphere.
The Night Scenery of Xizha
The elegance of Wuzhen can only be highlighted in the night, with a longing as light as flowing water, a hazy and light night, and the classical and tranquil surrounding buildings. The night scenery of Xizha is a reflection of the water town in Jiangnan, light as poetry and light as flowing clouds, soothing thoughts, yet stirring longing. Every step is like playing on a cobblestone road in Jiangnan, listening carefully to the sound of water, and the pavilions and towers reflected on the water surface are the lingering night of spring.
Water Market:
Jiangnan is nostalgia, a misty and misty longing. Filled with a strong New Year atmosphere.
In the early morning, Wuzhen had its original way of life. Speaking of water markets, this is the initial appearance of life for the people of Wuzhen. More than ten ships are anchored on the shore, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and more.
At this time, if you visit the market, you will definitely see that the goods on the market are more complete and abundant than usual: freshly brewed mellow and fragrant black wine, pickled cured meat, homemade sun dried Hangzhou The vendors sat at the bow of the boat, shouting their own agricultural products, while customers on the grate made enthusiastic purchases.
Beside the water market, there are special delicious snack stalls in Wuzhen, which symbolize Dingsheng Cake, Orange Cake, Begonia Cake, Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle) and soup.
The most beautiful color in winter - dyeing workshop
Walking into the West Gate, which was originally aimless, I suddenly saw the dyeing workshop, which was my daughter's favorite place. Perhaps she had an innate love for the traditional handicrafts of dyeing cloth using ancient methods. In winter, the clothes that are air dried are still sought after and loved by tourists. This ancient dyeing process, which uses indigo as the main color, has become a beautiful scenic area in the West Gate. The nearby shops sell tie dyed clothes and supplies, each telling the story of the artist's past and present. The indigo dyed patterns are full of ancient poetry, interpreting the current era of rural leisure.
The world's first big pot
After passing the water market, walking along the river, you can see the Yichang Yefang in the Xizha Scenic Area. There is nothing special outside the door, but when you enter the courtyard, you will discover a unique cave. There is a huge iron pot in the yard, which is 3 meters high. The edge of the pot has already been touched and polished. This pot is said to be the first in the world and was made in the Tongzhi era. It is said that it took more than two months to complete at that time. Faced with such a big pot, many tourists are also interested in taking photos around the pot.
In fact, the place where the big pot is located is a blacksmith's workshop, with the words "official furnace for smelting pots" on the walls. Not only can you visit the manufacturing process of ironware here, but you can also buy some pots, bowls, ladles, and pots as souvenirs.
Zhang Hengxing Lantern Shop
Walking through a small bridge and flowing water, you can see a lantern shop with various lanterns hanging inside and outside. Each lantern has a unique shape and charm. Upon entering the shop, you can choose your favorite lantern or DIY your own lantern. Standing inside the lantern shop, the lanterns resemble a fragrant banquet in Jinli, and hanging on the building like the moon.
Lantern, also known as lantern color, is an ancient traditional Chinese handicraft. Originating from the Western Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago. In the evening, as the night grew darker, I carried my favorite small lantern and turned around the night in Wuzhen.
Eden Platinum Hotel
After leaving Xizha Scenic Area, for the convenience of returning, I took my daughter to the Platinum Hotel in Eden, which is only one street away from Tongxiang High Speed Railway Station. This hotel is a wedding themed hotel, including a church, wedding banquet hall, and so on.
By the time we arrived at the hotel, it was already very late in the evening, and the wedding church seemed sacred in the night. Pushing open the church door, I thought to myself that I was attending a grand wedding, and all of this was based on the most precious oath of the newlyweds' lives. All the rest of my life was promised in this moment of commitment.
The wedding banquet hall is even more distinctive, with all the screens in front, left, right, and above lit up. When the newlyweds get married here, they can create a process of meeting and getting to know their loved ones, record small videos or photos, and receive countless blessings from family and friends. These four screens can be used to play, and even such a grand wedding is the most beautiful memory of a lifetime.
The reason for bringing my daughter to this hotel is twofold: firstly, for the convenience of returning home, and secondly, to show her such a grand hotel and broaden her experience and knowledge. The 25th floor of the hotel features six different styles of suites, each with its own unique features, including Chinese and European elements. Regardless of which room is grand and luxurious, my daughter must have been deeply moved by these six suites. It is said that with a broader perspective, one's heart will also be more tolerant.
Walking and growing may have different goals, just to take my daughter to see more exciting worlds, see more mountains, rivers, and rivers. When our vision and heart are equally broad, the years of growth will be even more exciting.
Bringing her daughter to Wucun, she experienced the beauty and tranquility of Jiangnan. In her poetic childhood, she precipitated her dreams.
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