This is the impression that Zhou Xiao Village left me when I was studying in the university town, and it was also described by others piecemeal. I have always been surprised that the University Town and Zhou Xiao Village are not far away. No, it should be said that they are very close and live next to each other. I have never been there. Looking back, I don't know what I was busy with when I was a graduate student.
See you in Zhou Xiao Village six years after graduation. In short, after visiting the University Town that day, I suddenly remembered Zhou Xiao Village, which is separated from the University Town by water, so I decided to go. Driving through the winding village, I finally arrived at Zhou Xiao Village.
Walking out of the parking lot, Zhou Xiao Village is a vegetable market with several fruit stalls. People come and go. Zhou Xiao Village, like thousands of villages in the city, quietly appeared in front of me, very ugly and a little disappointed.
It is not surprising to look up and see the Zhou Xiao Village People's Commune just around the corner. Since you are here, you must go in.
Walking through the archway is a bit square. Looking at my left hand, I suddenly feel that time has gone backwards for decades. Mottled old trees, quiet and narrow alleys are surrounded by a small river, where a boat is parked lazily and the river is covered with broken sunshine. Several old people were sitting under a tree chatting, without the noise of horses and chariots, everything was so quiet.
Walking in the alley, stepping on the green flag. On both sides of the alley are small shops selling all kinds of ornaments, which are dazzling and slowly appreciated.
The old house with blue bricks brings people into a long time and lingers slowly.
Go through the alley and you will find Tianhou Palace. The Tianhou Palace is dedicated to Mazu, a god worshipped by people in coastal areas, which can bless those who go out to sea.
Rivers in Zhou Xiao Village cross each other, and it is still the ancient pier of Yingzhou. You can imagine how prosperous the fireworks were here in those days. Now there is an empty palace, which is the shooting point of Hanfu. It is full of all kinds of Hanfu, and there is a girl wearing Hanfu.
Niangniang Bridge has been around for some years, and the deck of blue brick and slate has been polished by pedestrians' feet. There are two birdcages hanging on the bridge, and two beautiful parrots are chatting happily inside.
The time is 2 pm, the hottest time of the day. But walking in the alley of Zhou Xiao village doesn't feel hot. The ground is polished slate, the old house is covered with green vines and rich shade, and everywhere seems to be blocking the sun.
There is an ancient well in Ming Dynasty at the corner of the alley. Thin green moss grows around the wellhead.
Go further and cross the ancient village wall, which is the ancient pier that people like. There are towering old trees in the ancient pier, with a wide view and the river flowing forward. On the other side is an undeveloped land, which should be an ecological park with trees and flowers. Two little girls are sitting on the edge of the dock sketching. Someone went to wash their hands and feet on the stone steps of the dock, and the river was still clear.
You can imagine the excitement here decades ago. Groups of girls carry pots to wash clothes. People who have worked hard all day sit under the old tree and talk about their families. Children are chasing and playing under the tree. Ships are floating on the river. There are sad or cheerful Cantonese songs on board.
Clear water flows eastward, and the people of Sri Lanka have passed away! The wall of the ancient village is less than 200 meters, and it is covered with thick moss to show the age. Together with the ancient pier, it quietly watched the passage of time and the changes of personnel.
The whole village of Zhou Xiao is surrounded by rivers, and the alleys are connected by small stone arch bridges. Old trees grow into forests, and some people still have stone steps that enter the water behind their houses. You can imagine people's lives at that time.
Zhou Xiao Village is really a quiet place in the downtown area. There are no cars and horses here, and it seems to have traveled through time here.
It's a way to relax by meeting friends on weekends, walking around here, seeing beautiful scenery and tasting delicious food.