As a reference for you: Wuxi-Suzhou
After coming out of the hotel, not far from the famous Liyuan Garden. Li Garden was built next to Li Lake. It is said that Fan Li, a doctor of the Yue Kingdom in the Spring and Autumn Period, once took Xi Shi on a boat here and got its name.
Having visited many parks such as the Summer Palace and Old Summer Palace, I am no longer interested in man-made parks. Visiting Liyuan is probably a matter of routine. But entering Liyuan still makes people feel a unique style.
The plants in the garden change tacitly as you enter. The first is the lush oleander. The oleander is very strange. Both the branches and the leaves grow according to the number 3. When I was a child, I have grown oleanders at home before, but I have never seen one so lush and green (especially in winter). As we go through the twists and turns, more and more bamboos appear in clusters, and then as we turn further, many kinds of plants that cannot be named appear.
The rockery in Liyuan has absorbed the unique characteristics of Wuxi Taihu stone: thin, wrinkled, hollowed out and transparent. The rockery rocks are like jagged and thin bones, with textures like the face patterns of an old lady that have experienced many vicissitudes of life. The structure is like a finely carved screen or a window through which one can look through.
Unlike the gardens in the north, which are full of wealth and ostentation, the gardens in the south embody sophistication, not only in their exquisite craftsmanship, but also in their originality in conception. Each window of the Qianbu Corridor adopts a different pattern, exquisite calligraphy carvings are embedded on the walls of the corridor, and the paths in the garden extend under the shade of greenery. A small arched bridge rises lonely from the lake. On larger lakes, there will be sculptures or rockeries that play a rhythm on the water like a strong beat in music. It is never monotonous, but it is never extravagant. The garden has a strong sense of space, and the vegetation is well-proportioned. For example, the evergreens next to the Spring and Autumn Pavilion are built into hidden layers, creating an endless stream of content in a small space. The more you look at it, the more meaningful it becomes, and the more you look at it, the more beautiful it is. Didn't see anything interesting.
We gave up the speedboat and chose a cruise ship to cruise around Li Lake. There was a guzheng player on the cruise ship, accompanied by ancient music, and the crowds of tourists were completely silent. When you swim across the Baojie Bridge, you can think of "a sword falling on two rainbows". The Baojie Twin Bridges are like two rainbows crossing the lake, which is extraordinary. Facing the sun, the wind blows on the lake surface, the sunlight is reflected, the ancient tunes are flowing, and the light on the water surface is beating like musical notes. I am not as spiritual as an artist. I often face vivid scenes, leaving only a moment of emotion at most. The sword, rainbow, sun, water surface, dancing light spots, and guzheng music make people feel that they are in a spiritual world.
After getting off the boat, Xiao Lu awakened from his spirituality and saw Xi Shi tofu, which made Xiao Lu want to eat it. Tofu, like other Jiangnan snacks, has a sweet taste. I also bought a pair of "Wuxi Dafu" as a souvenir.
After coming out of Liyuan, we drove to Yuantouzhu and saw the Tingxie Garden. I felt that there was nothing special about it, but I was more interested in the vigorous white gulls on Taihu Lake. The white gulls (seagulls?) This is fresh water) flies light and powerful, with a beautiful posture, and sometimes dives to the water to catch fish. Others that still have some impressions are Tianjie, which is taken from Su Shi's idealistic "sea market", "Business is fair, children and old men are not deceived", "A gentleman loves money and gets it in a wise way", and there are 18 people at the cruise pier. "Walking away evil spirits".
After leaving Yuantouzhu, Xiao Lu was still not satisfied with the Wuxi clay dolls. He rushed to the Wuxi Clay Figure Factory and purchased four vivid clay dolls at a cost of 320 yuan.
I once again emphasized that the roads in Wuxi are difficult to distinguish. I compared the map and went from the clay figurine factory to the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway. I was extremely careful, but I accidentally ended up on the national highway again. Finally, at 16:15, I got on the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway and headed to Suzhou.
Suzhou, unlike Wuxi, the roads are easy to recognize and the road signs are much clearer. After entering Suzhou, we first stayed at the Tengwangge Hotel and decided to visit Hanshan Temple at night. The street lights are on. They are all ancient lantern-shaped street lights, full of antique flavor. These are called "Tang lanterns". Looking at the map and walking, I encountered road construction on the way and it was difficult to walk. Hanshan Temple has been closed. We walked around the temple and observed the octagonal tower in the temple from different angles. There is an arch bridge in front of the temple, and behind the bridge is the Fengqiaoqiao Scenic Area, a classical park, illuminated by Tang lanterns, as if you have returned to ancient times.
I recall that it was the bells on the octagonal tower that alarmed the poet Zhang Ji, who was sleeping in sorrow. Time has changed, and after dynasties have changed, the octagonal tower has always stood silently by the long river of history, watching the water of time flow by. Just like "When does the moon first rise over the spring river, when does the moon over the river first shine on people?" it brings people thinking about the philosophy of time and space. To this day, Hanshan Temple and the Octagonal Tower seem to be witnesses across time and space, becoming a kind of eternity.
When I came back from Hanshan Temple, I took a detour, but still encountered road construction, which made me dumbfounded. Another important thing we have to do is eat. The specialty snack in Suzhou is noodles, so I looked for noodles and found the famous Zhu Hongxing Noodle House, but unexpectedly it had closed. I went to Guanqian Street to look for the Songhe Tower. The legendary Songhe Tower should be on the second floor, but I was told that I was off work. I thought, why don't these time-honored brands strive for more opportunities for themselves? The hermit seeker did not come across it, but found Suzhou snacks on the first floor of Songhe Tower. The lotus-flavored glutinous rice chicken tastes good, just like Jiaxing's rice dumplings, but it is wrapped in lotus leaves, so it has the fragrance of lotus leaves. There are several kinds of special snacks in Suxi. I chose a kind of golden rice cake, which felt ordinary, like the northern fat cake. There is also a shop called "Good Man Snacks", which looks good, but I was already full and didn't have a chance to try it.
I discovered that Guanqian Street is the central commercial street in Suzhou and is very lively until late at night. There are various snacks, silk products, clothing, etc. Xiao Lu took the opportunity to purchase a batch of silk scarves like crazy (Xiao Lu: What kind of "crazy purchase"?! I bought three silk scarves in one day).
January 26th Mudu - Humble Administrator's Garden - Tongli
I was a little tired yesterday. It was already 8 o'clock in the morning when I woke up. I hurriedly packed up and rushed to Mudu. There was road construction again on the road, and it was quite difficult to go around. Arrive at Mudu around 9 o'clock.
Mudu is a small town. The ancient town part seems to have been deliberately preserved, extending along both sides of the river. When entering the ancient town, the first impression is of the small river. If it weren't for the arch bridges flying over it, I would almost mistake it for a drainage ditch. Residents' sewage discharges into the river, which makes them feel very uncomfortable. When we arrived at Mudu Ancient Town, the tour group had not yet arrived. All we saw were local residents. Our clothes and the cameras hanging around our necks made us almost unique scenery in the town. Of course, the residents of the town had already Be familiar with this.
The original appearance of the town has been preserved (or restored) relatively well, and the roads are paved with simple bluestone slabs. We entered from the entrance of Feng Guifen’s former residence. The first thing that comes into view is the inclined bridge that divides the water. This is one of the ten scenic spots in Mudu. An ancient flat bridge divides the river into two branches.
After passing the inclined bridge, you can walk a short distance into an alley. The alley is very narrow, and you can touch the walls on both sides with your hands. You would never imagine that the "Second Place" is in such a small alley. Alley. The second place on the list refers to Feng Guifen, who was a Jinshi during the Daoguang period. He was the first to advocate "adopting Western learning" and "making foreign weapons" in modern China, developing the country's military industry and other undertakings. He was a political commentator, thinker, social activist, literati, and scholar. In addition, his thoughts had a great influence on the Westernizationists in the late Qing Dynasty, and he was regarded as a leader by the reformists in the late Qing Dynasty. The facade of the mansion is also very narrow. After entering the gate and passing through a small courtyard, there is the front hall. On the top of the front hall are sculptures of the three gods of Fortune, Luxury and Shou, located in the middle of the tiled roof.
After passing the front hall, I discovered that there is a "special cave" inside. There are houses and courtyards that can be entered layer by layer, such as the central hall, the secondary hall, the bedrooms, and the study room. Among them, a couplet is thought-provoking: "It takes a long time for officials to know that books are interesting, and then they know and dare to tell the truth without difficulty." Further on, there is a wide area, which is the back garden. It adheres to the characteristics of Jiangnan gardens, including rockeries, vegetation, cascading, winding paths, and emphasis on space.
Walk out of the "Second Place" and take another look at the gate. Such a small gate could never have imagined that it could open up to such a vast courtyard with such rich content. For example, in the north, the gates of dignitaries must be thick with vermilion and full of vigor. It is extraordinary, with high walls and stone lions guarding the left and right, fully reflecting the different styles of restraint and grandeur in the north and south.
Qianlong visited Mudu six times and stayed at Hongyin Shanfang twice. Hongyin Shanfang was originally the private garden of Mudu scholar Xu Shiyuan. Hongyin Shanfang is a combination of two Ming Dynasty gardens, Xiuye ??Garden and Xiaoyin Garden. "The beauty of the streams, mountains, wind and moon, and the beauty of the flowers and trees in the ponds and pavilions are far superior to other gardens."
The Yanjia Garden is divided into spring, summer, autumn and winter scenes, with the interest of music, chess, calligraphy and painting. There is a residence in the middle and gardens on three sides. The courtyard is deep and winding, with pavilions, halls, rockeries, winding corridors and small courtyards. The bridges and ponds are arranged in an orderly manner, making it a representative work of Jiangnan gardens.
There is also a residence belonging to one of the richest people in Suzhou. It has a hall in the front, a garden in the middle, winding paths, small bridges, rockeries, ponds, and another hall in the back.
In short, the highlights of Mudu are, firstly, the ancient style of the ancient town, and secondly, the gardens.
On my way back to Suzhou from Mudu to the Humble Administrator’s Garden, I accidentally stumbled into Prince Zhong’s Mansion because there was a sign at the gate that said: “If you want to know about the Humble Administrator’s Garden, please enter Prince Zhong’s Mansion.” Prince Zhong's Mansion was built on the basis of the original Humble Administrator's Garden after Li Xiucheng, the loyal king of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, captured Suzhou. Its style is basically the same as that of the Humble Administrator's Garden (but it is far from comparable to the Humble Administrator's Garden). The Humble Administrator's Garden is actually 100 meters east of Prince Zhong's Mansion. We mistakenly entered Prince Zhong's Mansion for the Humble Administrator's Garden. After we came out, we were convinced that the famous Humble Administrator's Garden was anything but simple. We continued to search eastward and found the Humble Administrator's Garden we had dreamed of. (Actually, when he was halfway through Prince Zhong’s Mansion, Xiao Lu was convinced that this place must not be the Humble Administrator’s Garden. However, Xiao Hao had already walked to the back door. Shang poked his head out to take a look. He didn’t believe that the Humble Administrator’s Garden was not hidden behind it. It was obvious that Xiao Lu Hao has a pure heart and believes too much in propaganda slogans).
The Humble Administrator's Garden is divided into three parts: east, middle and west, each with its own characteristics. The Pinggang grassland in the east is open and has some characteristics of northern gardens; the pavilions and pavilions in the west are exquisitely carved; and the middle part is the main body and essence of the whole garden. The layout is centered on a pool of water, with buildings of different shapes and scattered heights. Built near the water. There are many tour groups and the bustle of tourists ruins the original quiet and elegant atmosphere of the garden. Next time I go, it would be better to go early in the morning or in the evening.
We didn’t have much time, so we left the Humble Administrator’s Garden and headed towards Tongli. Also due to road construction, it was a lot of trouble to go around and around. Well, one of Suzhou’s major features—road construction—can’t stand it anymore.
It was already past 4 pm when we arrived in Tongli. The pipes in Tongli Hotel were broken due to the freezing weather and there was no water. The price for a standard room in Tongli Resort was 336, which was too expensive! I walked around the resort and found a Xinlong Hotel to stay in. It cost 100 yuan, but the price was reduced to 80 yuan, which was cheap. Then we walked to Tongli. It was getting late, and all the scenic spots and gardens were closed. We walked on the small streets of Tongli Ancient Town. There were not many group tours, but there were still many pedestrians. There were many cars with the prefix "京" on the small streets. They are everywhere in and in parking lots.
Compared with Mudu, Tongli feels more primitive. Tongli is known as the real water town in the south of the Yangtze River. The river here feels cleaner than Mudu. It's just in time for the lantern show. Night has fallen, and the lanterns are in full bloom, adding to the fun. Taking a boat in Tongli at dusk, there are fewer cruise ships on the river, and the river is very quiet. Facing the small bridges on the river, the simple lanterns, and the curling smoke, I have become indifferent to the concept of cities, and have forgotten the roads and roads in Suzhou and Beijing. I forgot about the high-rise buildings and overpasses, and I didn’t even dare to think about the offices and tender documents, for fear of dispelling this rare feeling of returning to basics. After getting off the boat, we were still not satisfied, so we took them to the three bridges for a circle. The three bridges are not far apart and form a circle (the river is Y-shaped). They are Changqing Bridge, Geely Bridge, and Taiping Bridge. Here, young people get married and old people celebrate their birthdays. , will walk around these three bridges to pray for good fortune and peace.
The other clear purpose of going to Tongli is to visit Tuisi Garden, which is now closed and will only open tomorrow.
I would also like to mention that today I looked up on the street in front of the Humble Administrator’s Garden and saw Zhu Hongxing Noodle House. Arrived, but felt average. In the evening, I ate steamed Taihu white fish in Tongli, which was delicious. I also ate a kind of green vegetable called Pengha vegetable, which was not delicious. I drank Taihu water shield soup, which was average.
Tongli-Zhouzhuang-Shanghai
It still felt a bit cold at night. When I woke up, it was time to get up again. Remembering that I haven't seen Tuisiyuan yet, I immediately packed my bags and left.
Buy tickets: 50 for a joint ticket, we just want to see Tuisi Garden, 45 for a single ticket. I had to buy a joint ticket
Tuisi Garden is the private residence of Ren Lansheng, an official in the Qing Dynasty. Later, Ren Lansheng was impeached and dismissed from office. After returning to his hometown, he built this garden. It means to make amends.
Tuisi Garden consists of three parts: residence, courtyard and garden, which are distributed horizontally from west to east. The house is divided into two parts, the inside and outside. The outer house on the west side has three entrance halls, and the inner house on the east side is where the family lives. The door uses a double-layered "security door" with the outer layer made of stone and the inner layer made of wood to prevent fire and theft. The inner house adopts the Huizhou style Zoumalou building, with two buildings connected by two-story corridors on both sides. This may be related to Mr. Ren's appointment in Anhui. Walking further east, passing through the spacious courtyard, you reach the essence of the whole garden - the garden. The garden is exquisite and meticulous, built along the water, and the theme building is Tuisi Thatched Cottage. There were a dozen old people gathering in the garden, talking leisurely about the past and the present.
In Tuisi Garden, a paper-cut artist held an exhibition of his own works and bought several paper-cuts symbolizing Tuisi Garden and the Three Bridges in Tongli as souvenirs.
In the small river in Tongli Ancient Town, people wash clothes from time to time. There is a garbage area in the river that is isolated from domestic water. The isolation net is built on the water with bamboo poles, which is very crude.
There is also a Pearl Pagoda in the same place. Don’t misunderstand that this is a Buddhist pagoda. This is the residence of a censor named Chen. There is a garden pavilion built in the courtyard based on the legend of "Send Pagoda". The famous tin drama "Pearl Tower" is based on this.
There is also Chuanxin Lane, which is only 50 centimeters wide. It is a long and narrow alley. We pass by Chuanxin Lane, but people coming from the opposite side have to give way to each other and cannot pass at the same time.
Tongli Chongben Hall displays 3,000 metamorphic rock prints collected by a railway engineer couple. You can use your imagination to weave beautiful legends and poems on the natural lines of the stone tablets to explore the universe. The state shows the charm of nature.
In Geng Le Hall, one is to see the tree sculptures, which are masterpieces of Chinese art celebrities included in Shanghai Guinness as the largest root carving; the other is to see the garden. There are not many people, but Xiao Lu feels it is more beautiful than the Tuisi Garden. Nice looking and chic.
Come out of Tongli and head towards the famous Zhouzhuang that you have longed for. We were almost arriving in Zhouzhuang, but we didn’t know which way to go. As early as when we were in Tongli, people from Tongli who stayed at the hotel told us not to let the “guides” on the roadside lead us when we were in Zhouzhuang. But there were no road signs or maps, so we had to let these people rush to guide us. The "guide" of the business will lead the way and charge a toll of 20 yuan. It turned out that these guides were illegal. They blocked tourists' vehicles and forcibly led the way. Instead of taking the main entrance, they climbed over a small wall into Zhouzhuang. I warn future generations not to be fooled. (If you don’t enter through the main entrance, you can save 60 yuan on the ticket, but the 60 yuan saved is not worth it. The main attractions inside, such as Zhang Hall and Shen Hall, require tickets to enter. We didn’t have any, so we had to look outside)
We entered Zhouzhuang, but we were disappointed. Not to mention the dirty river water, the streets were bustling with tourists, people had to queue up to cross the bridge, and there were also queues for the cruise ships in the river. It seems that "people are afraid of being famous, and pigs are afraid of being strong." Zhouzhuang has a great reputation, but it has caused environmental damage. I have the least profound impression here. I only vaguely remember that among the crowd, I found the legendary Zhang Ting and Shen Ting of the rich, the mysterious building where Mr. Liu Yazi had tea, and Grandma Bridge...
A local Mrs. Chen from No. 40 Hougang Street acted as our guide (also a black guide, 10 yuan) and took us through the small streets of Zhouzhuang. When we were tired, we went to her house to take a breather. My sister-in-law's house is a typical two-story building with little decoration inside. It is basically white gray walls and roof, and cement floor. My sister-in-law set a table for us in the small yard, made tea, and started chatting. Zhouzhuang was originally an ordinary small town with no tourists. At that time, Shen Hall seemed to be a store selling fertilizers. Later, people began to travel and discovered this secluded and quaint town. Later, the government "used the topic" and simply transferred all Industry, production, and schools have all moved out of the town, exclusively for tourism. Zhang Hall and Shen Hall began to be developed, and countless small shops appeared on the small streets of the ancient town. The streets were filled with "Wansandidi", restaurants, tourist products and tourists... The sister-in-law said that many people made a fortune by opening restaurants. There are many tourists here and the restaurant business is good. My sister-in-law's husband is unemployed, but she doesn't know how to do business, so she has to work as a guide in the village. The school is gone, so my daughter has to go to school outside, which costs more.
My sister-in-law made several dishes for us: Wansan Hoof, egg dumplings, and gluten balls, which were delicious. The fee is 40 yuan.
It was almost dusk after leaving Zhouzhuang and arriving in Shanghai.
We wanted to get to know Shanghai and decided to visit some representative places: Xujiahui, Pudong, the Bund, and Nanjing Road. We took the subway to Xujiahui. Shanghai's subway is relatively developed and has complete related facilities. You can buy a card when entering the station, use the card to enter the station to take the train, and automatic ticket checking. Unmanned service has been realized. Xujiahui is a prosperous business district with many high-rise buildings nearby. It has a metropolitan scene. I took a walk around the Pacific Mall and found that it is no different from the big shopping malls in Beijing. I feel that Shanghai girls are very good at dressing up, have good skin, and are pretty. From Xujiahui to Pudong Lujiazui, you still take the subway. Lujiazui gives people a really unusual impression. It has a distinctly different style from Beijing. The Oriental Pearl Tower and Jinmao Tower rise from the ground. The surrounding high-rise buildings are not ordinary tall and straight, but towering into the clouds. When you are in it, you can feel the atmosphere of a metropolis. Feel it deeply. Climb to the 88th floor of the Jin Mao Tower and see the Shanghai Night Market, which is brightly lit and a prosperous scene. Some large and small boats in the Huangpu River, some are covered with colorful lights, and some are connected in a long string, quietly and silently. The Oriental Pearl Tower opposite is already on an equal footing with us. The streets of Shanghai are like bright ribbons running through the crowded buildings. Yangpu Bridge crosses the Huangpu River, and vehicles pass by like dragons.
Take the undersea tunnel to the Bund. On the Huangpu River, with the sea breeze and neon lights shining, buildings such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and Jin Mao Tower rise on the opposite bank. The "tuk-tuk" whistle of the ship in the river came from the light and shadow. I recall that the story of Shanghai Beach happened here, "The waves are flowing, and the river is rolling thousands of miles forever." It was the old society, and social turmoil was like the turbulent river. People were in the rivers and lakes involuntarily. Now, both sides of the Huangpu River are gushing and flowing. The modern city that has emerged is majestic and breath-taking. It is truly an earth-shaking change.
January 28 Shanghai - Wuzhen - Nanxun - Hangzhou
After a night of training, early the next morning, we drove to Shanghai, starting from Shaanxi North Road, taking the Yangpu Bridge and crossing From the Huangpu River to Pudong, we walked along Century Avenue, once again marveling at the city's grandeur. We then returned to Puxi through the undersea car tunnel, then took the Yan'an Elevated Expressway out of the city. We enjoyed sightseeing along the way, and the scenery was extraordinary.
Soon I got on the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway and headed to Hangzhou. Looking at the map, I found that it was not far from Wuzhen, so I headed to Wuzhen instead.
Wuzhen is a peaceful ancient town. Like other ancient towns, Wuzhen is attached to both sides of a small river. In ancient times, the river was a sacred thing and had almost all the convenient conditions for people's lives at that time. We entered the town and first took a boat ride on the river, sightseeing along the way and once again appreciating the magical artistic conception of small bridges, flowing water, and people’s homes.
Disembarking from the Linjia Shop, we arrived at the former residence of Mr. Xiangbi. Mr. Xiangbi was a native of Wuzhen. This former residence was built by Mr. Xiangbi’s grandfather when he was an official. It displays items used by Mr. Xiangbi during his lifetime and photos of Mr. Xiangbi. wait. The main attractions of Wuzhen are the ancient town, handicraft workshops and ancient folk customs. There are dyehouses, weaving rooms, etc., where old weavers are spinning and weaving from time to time. The ancient spinning wheels rotate, the looms click, and the weaving shuttles shuttle quickly. Another place is Lizhi Academy, where "In the Mood for Love" was filmed. People who have seen this film have lamented it, but I have never seen it and have no thoughts. Therefore, most of the reasons for visiting scenery are because the scenery has a spirit. This spirit may come from historical events, allusions and other cultural backgrounds, or may have some special experiences, or may condense the life atmosphere of a special era. Simple houses and pavilions may be elegant and beautiful. , for people, it is just a moment of rest. Only scenic spots with gods can shock tourists and give them lasting aftertaste.
The Folk Customs Grand View and the Ancient Bed Grand View show the way of life and living conditions of ancient people. Many folk customs still have strong vitality today.
By the way, Wuzhen is famous for its snacks. We bought "Gusao Cake", which is a tube-shaped snack that is sweet and dry.
Leave Wuzhen and search for Nanxun, which is not far away. We saw Nanxun from the Internet. The introduction said that tour groups do not come here, so the ancient customs have maintained its original appearance. Of course, there are very few tourists, and the environment has not been damaged. After repeatedly asking for directions (there is no road to here on the map) and walking a long way suitable for off-road vehicles, we finally arrived in Nanxun.
Netizens once mentioned that their impression of seeing Nanxun Ancient Town was shocking, and we agree.
This place is already under tourism development, but it has not yet received tourists on a large scale. The ticket office and parking lot have been set up, but there are only gatekeepers who say that tickets are not being sold now, so you can watch as you like. Entering the town, all you see are simple locals. There are almost no tourists like us who are straddling cameras, carrying travel bags, and wearing travel shoes. Unlike Zhouzhuang and Mudu, the residents are used to tourists. People seemed a little new to us, which made us feel a little embarrassed. But the charm of the ancient town still tempted us to go in and secretly take pictures. It is also a town built along the river. There are several former residences of celebrities, and there are many houses that are said to be Huizhou style. There are also several partition walls on the roof, which are very similar to a building in Tongli. There were few tourists, which allowed us to enjoy the quiet, quaint streets of the ancient town. The shops on the street have antique flag signs.
Come out of Nanxun and take the national highway. Today’s destination should be Hangzhou.
It was already dark when we arrived in Hangzhou, so we booked a reservation from Ctrip to the Overseas Chinese Hotel by the West Lake.
Have West Lake vinegar fish for dinner, it tastes good. The fish here is bought by the piece, regardless of the pound, which is cheaper than in the north, 20 yuan a piece, about a pound and a half.
Living by the lake, it is very convenient to visit the lake at night. First, take a walk by the nearby lake and enjoy the night view of West Lake. Compared with Taihu Lake, West Lake is much smaller, but the surface of West Lake is very calm and calm. Looking at the map, I found that this is the "Autumn Moon on the Flat Lake", one of the ten scenic spots in West Lake. The lights by the lake are reflected in the lake, creating shadowy reflections. A crescent moon calmly faced its own shadow in the lake, letting the branches and leaves by the lake caress its face. The rebuilt Lei Feng Tower in the distance was brightly lit and very dazzling. After returning from the lake, I still had a lot of fun, so I drove around the lake. When I passed Sudi, I abandoned my car and walked on the embankment for a while. In the end, because there was no one in the night, I was a little timid, so I turned back and got in the car.
January 29th Hangzhou-Nanjing
The biggest regret today is that the camera memory card is broken. Facing the most beautiful scenery of this trip, I can't take pictures.
First, take a West Lake cruise to the island in the middle of the lake. There is a beautiful garden on the island in the middle of the lake, and then to Santan Reflecting the Moon, also known as Xiaoyingzhou. The "Three Pools" are three small bottle-shaped towers built in the lake in the southern part of the island. There are five garden holes around the small towers. Every August Mid-Autumn Festival, candles are lit in the towers, and the shadows of the moon, lights, and towers will be reflected in the lake. Shadow, as the saying goes, "The ice wheel first goes out to sea in the middle of the night, and the golden water in the lake is about to melt into autumn."
The most impressive thing about Santan Yinyue is that "there is an island in the lake, and there is a lake on the island." The lake on the island is like a mirror, so it is named "Mirror Lake", reflecting the beautiful picture of Xiaoyingzhou. This is the most beautiful natural scenery we have ever seen, and later we thought it was also the most beautiful scenery in West Lake. We couldn't tolerate it anymore, so we bought disposable cameras and made sure to take pictures.
Take a boat from Santan Yinyue to watch fish in Huagang. This is a garden with a fish pond. Emperor Kangxi once wrote about it here and wrote "Watching Fish in Huagang". This is also the Su Causeway. Back then, Su Dongpo dug a lake to build a dike and built water conservancy projects, forming this 2.8-kilometer long dike. Su Dongpo is indeed a hero of his generation. In terms of poetry and prose, Li Bai can rival him, but in terms of social responsibility, Li Bai is far behind. Su Shi suffered several setbacks in the officialdom, but he always continued to benefit the people. There are six arch bridges on the embankment, which alternate with ups and downs. The embankment is like a rainbow lying on the waves, which is called "Jade Belt Qinghong". Emperor Kangxi visited this place and erected a monument with an inscription called "Spring Dawn on Su Causeway".
The end of the walk from Su Causeway is the Yue Temple. On both sides of the door are Yue Fei's poems in the red poem "Eight thousand miles of clouds and moons, thirty years of fame and dust", highlighting Yue Fei's heroic and tragic life. lifetime. The four characters "Zhuang Huai Fierce" inside the door once again evoked people's admiration for this patriotic hero. Troubled times created heroes, the autocratic system destroyed heroes, and ultimately the Song Dynasty.
After passing Yue Temple and going up to Baidi, you will see the "broken bridge and residual snow" above your head. There are many broken bridges, originally named "Duanjia Bridge", and later called "Broken Bridge". One theory is that the white embankment extending from Gushan broke here, hence the name Broken Bridge. One theory is that after it snows, when the sun first rises, the snow melts on the sunny side of the bridge but there is still snow on the shady side. Looking down from Baoshi Mountain, it looks like the bridge deck is interrupted.