Shaowu, many people have never heard of this place, I think this place is worth a visit, because you Shaowu has a cherry blossom ancient town, many people love the ancient town, and even more people love cherry blossoms, the two together, you can imagine how beautiful it is, let’s take a look at the beauty of the cherry blossom ancient town with me.
Admiration of cherry blossoms and a visit to the ancient town were not in the plan, it was just a whim to go for a walk, and this walk made me linger and forget to return.
Organized by “Sunshine Outdoor,” two teams of companions, plus our family of three, headed straight for our destination in the speeding bus.
The first stop, Dabugan Town Cherry Blossom Source.
Shamefully, although my residence is not far from Shaowu, this is the first time I have been here.
Walking into the Peach Blossom Source, the vibrant colors bloom before my eyes. Red is understated, green is vibrant, blue is clear, yellow is exuberant, gray and white blend together, the natural, unadorned strokes of the brush paint a harmonious oil painting of heaven and earth, they look at each other, they gaze at each other.
Seeming near and far, the vast dome of the sky, I can no longer tell whether it is the effect of clouds or the support of mist, the two intertwine into one, a faint and ethereal air lingers on the other side of the mountain, seemingly transforming into angels gracefully spreading their wings, or perhaps just lazily lying in the embrace of the beloved blue, being gently enveloped by it.
In the clouds and mist
The wind gently blows, lingers briefly by the ear, and then disappears without a trace. In the vast Peach Blossom Source, apart from the nearby conversations, the only sounds are the unknown birds chirping joyously in a corner, and then returning to silence.
Stepping on the wide asphalt road, even the footsteps are leisurely, the appearance comes from the heart, the heart comes from emotion. The scenery can please people, and it can also relieve fatigue. The great treasure, who was drowsy and weak from the bumpy bus ride, is now full of energy, striding forward to catch up with the old cow.
Cherry blossoms are flowers of the spirit, symbolizing love and hope.
Whether it is a bright and youthful girl or a twilight elder whose years have passed, savoring their unique charm, there is a unique sentiment that wanders somewhere. Cherry blossoms scattered in a certain place bring it beauty.
Scattered like falling bells
There was a lovely little girl among us, squatting down to carefully observe the scattered cherry blossoms. Her beautiful face captures the beauty of the moment; the years carrying stories are already in the past, feeling the fading of the neon clothes, the youthful beauty of that time is now marked by time, but what does it matter?
Close contact with cherry blossoms is an encounter with the beauty of nature, it has nothing to do with age.
The morning sun is infinitely good
A different kind of beauty in twilight years
The road stretches endlessly, the cherry blossom trees on both sides stand proudly, as if welcoming the arrival of visitors with their grandeur. Their trunks are thin, long, and smooth, the branches bend into a beautiful arc, leaning against their companions, happily chatting. The crimson flowers droop downwards, either clustered together or one, two, standing gracefully on the branches, showcasing their elegance.
Proud crimson
Endless cherry blossoms
A touch of red in the wind falls at my feet, I bend down and pick it up.
The touch of the petals is slippery, as if they would melt at a touch, light, soft, thin, like cicada wings, transparent and fragile.
I’m worried that the husband’s rough hands will break its waist. The tip of the flower has a beautiful charm, the delicate stems are like the clear veins on the palm of my hand, evenly spaced, giving a sense of order. It sits peacefully in the bud of the entire flower, the warm yellow stamen in the fullness is like a baby in a swaddle, looking around for its mother.
Passing through the asphalt road, after about ten minutes of walking, we arrive at an artificial pond, the blue water ripples under the caress of the breeze, the deep sky, the continuous mountains, the vast pond, people in it, small as a drop of water, human joys and sorrows are light as a feather in the vastness.
On the uneven stones, our group spreads out our arms, old and young, and lets out a cry from the soul to the dome of the sky, “Hi…” The colorful reflection in the blue waves, the unity of heaven and man, the outward expression of emotions, even if there are countless worldly affairs, they all settle down with this cry.
The unity of heaven and man
The sightseeing train is now roaring with faint smoke. It rhythmically makes a clicking sound, carrying visitors happily, the verdant green adds a lovely element to the Peach Blossom Source with its arrival.
The cute little train
The long train slowly departs from the tracks, disappearing from sight, we can also become a train, although the physical carriages are not many, one by one, we put our bodies together. Come on, I’ll be the engine, you’ll be the body, who’s on the tail? Smiling, we put our shoulders together, let’s have a friendship dynamic picture, are you ready?
Circling around the cherry blossom grove, the cherry blossom trees stand opposite each other, their branches reaching out from one side to the other, I don’t know if it’s around it or entwined with it. The husband’s gaze follows in the red sea, who says that red flowers are more beautiful than faces, a touch of green in the vast sea of flowers is also a landscape.
Strolling around the garden, we unconsciously reached noon, because the great treasure was constantly complaining of hunger, we returned the same way to find something to eat. A bowl of spicy and sour noodles directly forced tears out of my eyes.
According to the leader’s instructions for the gathering time and place, we waited for the team on the lawn.
In the afternoon, “Sunshine Outdoor” took us to the second stop, Shaowu Heping Ancient Town.
The ground is paved with rhombus-shaped stones, we formed a semicircle and left our footprints in front of the ancient town.
Heping Ancient Town
Walking in from the outside, it’s another world. The center of the street is paved entirely with stone slabs, blue bricks and glazed tiles, carved buildings.
The buildings along the street have a gate enclosure of about 3 meters, even with outstretched arms, it seems very small. Two large copper rings attract attention, I put my fingers into the rings and pull them, they make a creaking sound.
The bottom and top of both sides of the gate are built with cobblestones and bricks, the reddish-brown color stands out against the light-colored background.
The long stone slab road stretches all the way, and then you see a large stone sculpture with the words “Heping Town” carved on it.
Continuing straight ahead, after walking about 60 meters, a uniquely shaped eave corner leads us into a three-eave, wooden, cantilevered watchtower, its walls are all built with cobblestones. The thick city gate archway, walking in from here, we reach the alleyway of the ancient town.
As soon as we step in, the sign “Fujian’s First Street” catches our eye.
Walking straight ahead, after a few minutes, we see “Heping Theater” in red letters on a yellow background on the right, we go up the stone steps, in the middle of the main entrance stands a lifelike sculpture of a character from a Chinese opera, the theater is entirely made of wood.
Stepping inside, lanterns hang high, the steps leading up are all covered with bright red. In the center of the wall is an ancient portrait, with masks of various types, including Sheng, Dan, Jing, Mo, and Chou, hanging on both sides.
We walk and stop, pausing at the mansion with the inscription “Doctor’s Residence” carved on the lintel. Looking up, the vigorous inscription has lost its vitality in the wind and rain. Now the blue bricks have turned gray-black, the exterior wall is dilapidated, overgrown with moss, but they still cannot conceal the former glory, the layout, materials, and carvings still reveal its splendor.
The magnificent residential building, carved beams and painted rafters, is extremely impressive.
Preserved residential buildings
Walking into the ancient street, it feels like I’m being pulled back to that distant era.
In the middle is blue stone slab, on both sides are cobblestones, some parts of the road are entirely made of cobblestones. As we walk, we see ancient houses made of wood or bricks. At the top of the eaves, lanterns with the character “Fu” (blessing) written on them are arranged in an orderly manner. If you don’t look closely, you really can’t tell which is whose house. The ancient houses are relatively close together, looking up, you only see a small patch of sky, giving a sense of hope. The high walls and narrow alleys, the moss at the base of the walls spreads, the scent it emits is completely different from the mixed and foul air of the city, there is a fresh scent in the dampness.
Quiet ancient alleys
The smooth cobblestones, we can imagine how soft the road would be after a rain shower. The tall walls seem to be companions to the clouds, the ancient alleys crisscross, there is always an alleyway, large or small, that appears every 100 meters.
Alley within alley, path within path, going in from here, who knows, you might be able to come out from there. There is a feeling of “Mountains and rivers, a seemingly endless path, willow trees and flowers, a new village.” High walls and narrow alleys, the moss at the roots of the walls spreads, its scent is completely different from the mixed and foul air of the city, there is a fresh scent in the dampness.
Modernly dressed beauties and ancient alleys, do you have the illusion of two worlds blending together?
In the alleyway, I realize that it is not ordinary in length, it is wide and narrow, there is a feeling that once you enter the ancient alleyway, it is like the sea, and when you come out, you see the light again. For girls with a poor sense of direction, it is uncertain whether they will lose their way in the maze-like depths, without a companion, it is best not to try it lightly.
I like to look at the high walls built of blue bricks, from different perspectives, you also see different arcs, protruding edges, misty side views, different direct views, a certain place kissed by the sun also glows golden.
Looking at the scenery is like looking at people. Looking at someone from this angle, you realize that there is no one more evil than him, but from another angle, it’s completely different. But we mortals, for different things and different people, we are often both right about things and people.
The alley is about 80 centimeters wide, only allowing one person to walk. If two people walk together, one of them has to walk sideways to pass, so this alley is known as the “Alley of Courtesy.” Legend has it that men would courteously allow women to go first, often leading to a beautiful marriage, and it is also called the “Alley of Marriage.”
Continuing forward, there are fans of various colors placed in the alleyway, are you suddenly inspired to learn from the ancients and hold a folding fan and sway it gently?
The Youjiang Tofu shop along the street is a time-honored brand passed down by word of mouth in the ancient alley, it is said that it does not add gypsum or other additives, using old soy milk as the yeast, it is a pure green food.
The furnishings in the shop, from top to bottom, from inside to outside, are all made of wood.
The tofu at the old shop is indeed popular, the frames are empty.
Next to it, they are making “Baozi” (stuffed glutinous rice cakes). The Baozi are neither big nor small, the outer skin is made of glutinous rice, the inner layer is filled with dried bamboo shoots, meat, etc., it is tender and chewy.
We continue to wander through the ancient alley, walking and stopping, unconsciously the clouds pulled down a thick curtain, the ancient alley was also enveloped in deep gray, in the evening mist, our exploration also came to an end.
The ancient town blending with the sky
The ancient alleys are intertwined, it is said that there are more than 300 ancient residences, including various mansions, doctors’ residences, and various government offices, as well as many unnamed ancient buildings.
The alley is not finished, and many of the sights have not been seen enough.
The scenery in the alley is only what we see with our own eyes, many things that are not in our sight are missed. To this day, its overall appearance may be dilapidated, destroyed, or even disappeared, but its cultural heritage and humanistic essence still shine brightly in the changes of history.
Just like human years, easy to pass, the essence remains, even if you are white-haired and old, you are still dazzling. The ancient town, under the sedimentation of time, will only become better and more charming. After all, ancient culture and ancient architecture should be passed down from generation to generation.
The leader of Sunshine Outdoor captured beautiful scenery along the way, the hard work is self-evident. Due to time constraints, the trip ended this time.
May the beauty last forever, may it stay in my heart.
Next time, how about joining Sunshine Outdoor and experiencing this together?
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