Working hard and confused in the city, sober and intoxicated in the flower town under the snow-capped mountains

Thinking of Xiamen in winter and Yunnan in summer is a dream I usually have in Hangzhou in April.

A few days ago, I stole a little lazy in April, pulled out from my busy schedule, and took my friend Abu for a three-day short vacation in Lijiang ~

At 6 o 'clock in the morning, the plane stopped and delayed, and it was 2 o' clock in the afternoon to Lijiang. The two people who slept like 200 pounds on the plane took a breath of Lijiang air and immediately came back to life.

This may be Lijiang's attraction to me, even if many people abandoned it, April also loves it as always. I never go to those well-known scenic spots, this time to the snow mountain under the flower town, 90% of Lijiang people have not been.

The Year of Innocence

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{Miss Peony Vol.843 }

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Ancient Town of Flowers under Snow Mountain

After returning, I still miss those days in Lijiang, just like recalling an affair ~

The white clouds floating in the blue sky successfully filtered out the heat of the furnace and all kinds of discomfort brought by the city. Sunlight is transparent, the air is clear, the sky and the world are connected not far away, dreams and reality intersect in time and space.

I sat in the car with my face up, the wind with wings, from the snowy wilderness, awakened the long-sleeping romantic cells.

My friend said,"You're trying to trick me into going to Lijiang again!"

Yes, people say Lijiang is overcrowded, too commercialized, and not much different from the ancient town. Yiwu flower shawl full of streets, endless ears of "an instant", wine tray disguised as an affair... love Lijiang let it continue to live in imagination.

Every person who comes to Lijiang brings a different soul from the city, but unfortunately, they go to the place where people gather in Lijiang city, and they still come to the city.

Deliberately avoiding popular attractions is the first point of travel in April, so even if it is the peak of summer travel, April can be happy to be alone in the sunny courtyard every day.

Lijiang twilight, sink slower.

After dinner, go for a walk.

Meet a couple walking,

His wife was holding flowers and laughing and talking.

Passing a sunflower garden,

In the garden stood a small courtyard with a sea of flowers.

A pumpkin in front of the courtyard is ripe.

Still hanging, as if unattended as unauthorized red.

Trust between people in ancient towns,

They are bright and transparent.

In the small courtyard of the Naxi nationality,

Every family has a small private garden,

They don't know anything about gardening,

Just take care of them like life.

Or pick a bunch of flowers,

Put it in the corner of your home,

It is unremarkable and dazzling.

This ancient town is one of the three ancient towns in Lijiang, and it is also the most remote and least attractive ancient town for tourists. Perhaps a few people have heard of its name, but have never been to it, it is called Baisha Ancient Town. Compared with Shuhe and Dayan, there are fewer people than in Lijiang.

This time, if not for the invitation of Qingpu Lijiang Baisha Cultural Museum, April would not have accidentally discovered this beautiful ancient town.

Lijiang = erotic encounter, this kind of words I did not believe before, but this time after I believe. Affection is not only between men and women romantic, meet a landscape, a life, is more unforgettable affair.

Yuhu Village under Snow Mountain

Surrounded by snow mountains, lakes and grasslands, Yuhu Village is a place where photos do not need filters.

Cattle graze leisurely,

Unknown flowers bloomed all over the ground.

Mountains are mountains, water is water,

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain stands quietly in front of me

Not waiting for anyone's praise, just keeping the past.

In the 1920s, the famous explorer and botanist Joseph Locke came here and lived in this "stone" village. At that time, he dreamed that one day he would die lying in the azaleas of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

In the early 1930s, Locke sold all his property and devoted himself to the study of Naxi culture, and he became the first person to push Lijiang to the world.

Left Three Locks

Locke's story in April was told by the grandfather in Locke's former residence in Yuhu Village. He was 68 years old this year and spoke non-standard Mandarin, but as soon as he opened his mouth, I fell into Locke's world.

Yuhu Village is quiet on one side and noisy on the other. The "Torch Cup" football match has started.

Football field is at the foot of snow mountain,

We watched the ball while we watched the snow mountain.

Father carried his brother on his shoulder,

Sister kept up with him and dared not fall behind.

I want to cheer for my brother who plays football.

Explore the Wild Mushroom Kingdom

I followed my children to pick mushrooms. Later, they all asked me, are you here to pick mushrooms or flowers? Of course, Miss Peony is here to pick flowers ~

The mountain forest of the ancient town is a natural plant treasure house.

How many of these flowers have you seen?

Not pick a handful, satisfy my creative desire,

My heart itches ~

After all, I picked mushrooms.

Let me be a flower girl picking mushrooms.

Qingpu's little friend brought fruit snacks with him.

Picnic in Lijiang Forest, who else has tried it?

Smell pleasure in vanilla

A florists couple from Taiwan traveled from Shanghai to Xi'an and finally came to Lijiang. They bought a small Naxi courtyard, planted flowers and plants, and were reluctant to leave again.

In the morning, the teacher picked a basket of herbs from his yard and brought them to the public space of Qingpu to teach everyone how to know herbs, make sachet and make essential oil ointment.

The teacher brewed a pot of herbal tea and

Abu, who has never seen the world,

He drank a full pot to the bottom.

April was reserved, only three drinks more than anyone else.

mint, thyme, balm, citronella,

Rose geranium, stevia, etc., stuffed sachet.

Mysterious homemade lipstick skills were also developed by teachers,

Mix essential oil and propolis, separate boiling,

Pour it into a small box and make an essential oil paste.

Naxi Torch Festival

To say the luckiest thing this time, it just happened to catch up with the Naxi Torch Festival. The Naxi Torch Festival is held on June 24-27 of the lunar calendar every year. Following the natural love of singing and dancing, the Naxi people play with fire on this day in April.

It's not dark yet,

April holds a torch and walks around the ancient town.

After a few steps, I met a torch Plus.

Flowers and plants were planted outside the torches.

Each man's torch was decorated with flowers,

Naxi torch festival, but also to sacrifice flowers.

hospitable Naxi people,

Take fruit snacks and distribute them along the way.

Eat your belly round and delicious ~

Women and children wear traditional Naxi costumes,"wearing stars and wearing moons."

Bright, vibrant colors,

There was no surprise, only surprise.

ps: It doesn't matter if you miss this year's Torch Festival. Qingpu will hold a Naxi bonfire party every two days.

Tea horse skin thing

Walking on the ancient tea-horse road, leather goods are a necessity if you want to withstand the erosion of frost, rain and snow. Following the teacher, I attended a leather handicraft class to decipher the leather culture on horseback.

Paint gently and neatly.

Only when dyed can it be even and bright.

Printing characters and symbols should be quick, accurate and ruthless.

The paint is still wet,

I couldn't wait to wear it to show off.

Of course, these interesting activities are arranged in advance by Qingpu's friends. Eating, living and playing are all inclusive, which is what Qingpu Lijiang Baisha Pavilion is best at.

And the pavilion will be located in a distant ancient town, Qingpu temperament is also very similar to this ancient town, do not fight, quiet and beautiful.

The terrace encompasses Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.

The small window brings the Naxi charm into the room.

Wood with local stone,

A traditional naxi courtyard was erected.

Eaves raised, curves graceful,

The tile cat perched high on the roof, facing the snow mountain.

The room is classical Japanese style,

Transparent bright, a window a scene.

Don't envy April for living well, April for eating better, from fruit and snacks at the door to eight dishes for two at dinner, craving mud cute ~

Every meal is different,

From traditional dishes of the Naxi ethnic group to dessert staples,

Every bite in my mouth, I want to call the chef.

Features yak meat, tile tofu, Naxi barbecue,

And the mushrooms that came in the morning from the mountains.

Eating a mouthful of mountain delicacy will make people forget their worries.

Before coming, my friend Abu took a look at the arrangement and told me worriedly that so many activities would not be a tour group that got on the bus, slept and got off to take photos ~

In fact, sleep is a waste here.

Looking up is the snow mountain, bent over there are flowers and plants, tourists who have not entered the ranks, villagers who come from afar are still living their own small days. This Lijiang, I do not know whether you have been the same?

Lijiang, which Qingpu Lijiang Baisha Cultural Museum took me to walk this time, is not a stereotyped ancient town. It is like a gentle and tolerant Naxi girl, smiling at you.

Every traveler seeking souls,

Will be in the snow mountain waist misty clouds,

Find the soul that floats for a long time.

Every frustrated passerby,

Will be found in the alley of the stone house,

Life has been lost for a long time touched.

In those days in Qingpu, early and late, I was alone in the terrace daze. Looking at the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in the distance, I suddenly understand that it is not uncommon for people to live hard and healthy in this life. What is unusual is that you live in the city, understand and confused, and occasionally indulge.

In this way, intoxicated in this ancient town...

If you want to come, April also prepared welfare for mud Meng ~

Experience the same food, accommodation and fun as April

Unlock different Lijiang

Cabbage price, less than 50% off, only 5 days discount oh ~