This journey has been prepared for a long time. In fact, it is more of a challenge to myself. After all, it was my first time traveling abroad alone, so I made a lot of preparations before traveling. If you want to take beautiful photos when traveling alone, a tripod is naturally indispensable. This is a must, so come down and enjoy the beauty here with me!

On the way

I stayed in Auckland overnight and the next morning I went to the airport and ran to Queenstown.

Village of Dreams

D1

When I got off the plane and landed in Queenstown, the weather was sunny. I was really lucky and my mood suddenly brightened. All previous worries were gone.

Xiao Ding met me at the exit, a smart girl with the same weather condition.

She drove me to where I lived, a wooden house in the mountains.

I was shocked when I opened the door.

You can see beautiful lake views from the kitchen, first-floor balcony, and second-floor balcony.

Wooden furniture is my favorite pastoral style, and the sunshine is very warm.

Queenstown is not big, but every street is full of charm. Before you know it, when you stroll to the lake, your eyes will look like you've been in a spa. The blue lake stretches as far as the eye can see, with seagulls and ducks wandering around the lake and shore. There were many speedboats docked in front of the pier, and two wandering artists were singing. People sit on the shore and take photos in a daze, chatting leisurely.

Sometimes you are taking pictures of the scenery in your own eyes, but you don’t know that you have accidentally become the scenery in other people’s eyes.

Take the TSS Earnslaw steamboat to the farm to watch sheep shearing in the evening. A very old ship, known as the "Princess of the Lake", was born in 1912, a golden age in the history of steamships including the Titanic.

When the ship docks, it will emit an ancient whistle sound, as if it has traveled back to the gorgeous European style of the early 20th century.

You can freely visit the third floor of the hull. You can see the machine in operation and two people loading charcoal into the stove.

When I arrived at the farm, I chose a window seat. Everyone else was chatting and laughing at the dinner table. I take photos of food alone.

I was going to buy a famous big burger on the morning of my skydiving tomorrow. During the day, Xiao Ding didn't say much. There are onions in the burger and the coach is handsome. Just keep up appearances. I think it makes sense!

So I decided to eat more tonight, and I sandwiched two pieces of barbecue. As for whether it was mutton or beef, I was so stupid that I couldn't tell it apart after taking two bites. No matter how delicious the meat is, I am still relatively weak in this aspect, so I picked up a few shrimps. I ate the mussels and shrimps very happily.

The uncle on the farm wanted to catch a sheep to perform shearing, but the sheep did not cooperate. He probably didn't know whether he would be slaughtered or shaved bald next second.

One of them happened to be caught and dragged out, and it was still lying on the uncle's lap.

D2

The next morning, I woke up and opened my eyes. The sun shines on the quilt through the roof window, and the clear and sweet chirping of birds comes to my ears. I stretched lazily, thinking that I had been worried about the weather before, so I didn’t have to force myself to jump on a sunny day. I didn’t expect that the weather would be so great today, skydiving would be perfect.

Like a plane flying over, the movie is instantly perfect. There’s a real explosion of characters today.

Walking on the road leading to the town, the beautiful scenery along the way always makes me stop.

There is a slope coming out of the wooden house, with B&Bs on both sides.

Sometimes birds fly overhead, so it’s been a long time since I heard that pure and happy bird call.

The clouds just drifted very close to Lake Wakatipu, as if they were within reach.

On the way into the city, I went to Star Dad and ordered a cup of vanilla latte and ham and cheese.

The waiter spelled my name wrong, but the bacon in the carol was a bit salty and the coffee still tasted like custom.

I seem to be very obsessed with what I like, and I have to take a bite wherever I go.

It’s not that it’s delicious, but I’m used to that taste.

On the way to report from the Nzorn town headquarters.

After thinking about it, I decided to increase the altitude from 12,000 to 15,000. It has been more than ten seconds.

Xiao Nan said that she was going to get the certificate today. The weather in Harbin was also very good today, so she should do what she wanted to do.

Lulu’s classmate’s birthday happens to be today, and everything coincides perfectly.

May 9th is such a good day.

After paying the upgrade fee, I went to a reception room to watch the video, sign a photo package, and then took an nzone car to the outdoor venue.

Coach helped me get dressed and I wrote "This is life" on my hand.

Finally, I will realize my dream of skydiving before I am thirty.

Although there is still an unfulfilled dream.

But no matter what, it will be fixed in eternity when I jump from 15,000 and become a memorial of my youth.

I have done everything I can for my youth, and I have no regrets.

On the plane, the plane flew higher and higher, and I was attracted by the mountains and rivers outside.

I especially want to know what it feels like to fly in the middle of nowhere.

Finally, the door to the hut opened.

I was half in the air and half in the cabin.

I suddenly felt a little nervous, and a voice in my heart said, Han Xiaowa, what are you doing?

Before I could react, the coach had already jumped and I was taken away by him.

I once imagined what I would think when I jumped,

But the answer is: the scenery is beautiful, the wind is strong, and my ears hurt.

I don’t even feel the slightest weightlessness. Just take a deep breath when the wind is strong.

The umbrella opened quickly, as if the car was braking in the air. The coach patted me, indicating that I could spread my arms and enjoy the moment.

It is a magnificent view of the lakes and mountains below. The wind is very light, as if it is flying slowly.

The coach asked me how I felt, and I said it was great

It was already half past two when I jumped from the umbrella. It's not too late. I don't want to waste this beautiful weather.

Go to Arrowtown to see a world where the color boards have been overturned.

Arrow Town is located 21 kilometers northeast of Queenstown and is one of the most picturesque residential areas in New Zealand.

The town of Arrow is located on the banks of the Arrow River. There was once a busy gold rush here, and many Chinese miners struggled to survive here.

It can also be said that this is the place where the Chinese first left the most footprints.

The golden autumn in Arrow Town is in mid-to-late April. Although I didn't make it in time, a lot of maple leaves fell nearby, but it didn't affect its beauty at all. Now it has its present beauty.

The colorful mountains in the distance attracted me to walk towards it step by step, and approached the Arrow River at its feet.

I must leave my mark in this beautiful scenery,

Of course my boyfriend - a tripod is indispensable.

An Indian couple watched me running around in various weird postures by the river and laughed for a long time.

D3

Open your eyes and think about whether you want to go bungee jumping in the morning. After all, Aj and I were born in the same year, the birthplace of bungee jumping.

When I got up, I found that my whole body looked like a broken frame. I think it was too high yesterday, so I might as well go to town to buy some food and go to Glenorchy in the afternoon.

The scenery along the way from my residence to the town always makes me stop and go.

The Fergburger that people line up in the city every morning and evening is the legendary and popular burger that is bigger than your face.

The meat is delicious and juicy. The pineapple is very fresh. This is the first time I have eaten such a textured burger.

Although I don’t remember most of the movies, I saw Middle-earth with my own eyes.

It feels good to have afternoon tea in the forest. The grandpa of the driver and tour guide brought cookies and drinks.

Everyone else drinks hot cocoa and asks me what I drink. I said coffee and he said it was good. I ordered his only bag of coffee.

It feels good to have a picnic in the forest. Everyone drank hot drinks, ate biscuits, listened to the old man talking about the Lord of the Rings, and talked and laughed with each other.

There is also a girl imitating the scene in "Lord of the Rings", lying on a big tree stump with a sword stuck in her chest, and someone took pictures.

A big brother in Shanghai filmed a big scene with a drone. Really cool.

He also used airdrop to share it with me, which made me blind.

I found a heart-shaped stone on this beautiful shore and stuffed it into my backpack.

I plan to take it back home and give it to the young man I like.

On the way back, the English sister next to me handed me a thick book.

It records all the names, places of origin, and words to her.

D4

Cloudy days are suitable for getting up late. Get up and have something to eat. The winery's car will pick you up at noon.

The driver came down, opened the door for me, and asked me where I was from. As soon as I mentioned China, he asked if it was Shanghai or Beijing.

I feel helpless these days. Foreigners don't seem to know much about places other than these two places.

I can only say that China is a big place, not just these two places.

The scenery on the way to the winery and Arrow Town is unique. Even if it is cloudy, it does not affect its beauty at all.

The first winery to arrive

New Zealand’s world-famous wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Although the capital is in the North Island, many excellent wines come from the South Island.

Unlike Europe, New Zealand wine gives people a bit of freshness.

We had lunch at the second winery, which had a large lavender field.

The flower language of lavender is: waiting for love.

You will not return until you are drunk. The scenery at the winery is so beautiful.

Tired.

Cheers to yesterday’s glass of wine. Let us forget the past. No matter where he wakes up tomorrow.

In the evening, I returned with a belly full of wine, feeling empty. I go for the fish bones and eat the lobster.

It was really unforgettable delicious food, Qingkou was very happy to eat it.

Lake Wakatipu has various charms at night.

When I was a kid, I longed for the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Trevi Fountain in Rome, but I wasn’t too excited after seeing them in person.

Queenstown is a place that surprises me endlessly. It has no luxury brands, no tourist attractions on the bad streets,

D5

I'm not going anywhere today. I wanted to stay and hang out in town.

Because the return date is approaching tomorrow, the descent is much slower than usual.

I have always wanted to buy Lululemon before. I have been struggling with the size of the official website because many things were put on hold before the trip.

There is only one store in town, it’s time to pull the weeds. The gym at home is finally open, and you can start exercise mode when you get back.

The waiter will write my name on the door of the fitting room and keep asking if the size is correct.

I picked up a few fallen maple leaves on the street and put them in my notebook as souvenirs. I went back and made specimens to hang in my room.

The chocolate shop by the lake is very beautiful. Everyone loves hot cocoa. I also ordered a drink. Reminds me a bit of Lego. I still like coffee the most.

It is said that the steaks and lamb chops in this store are very good, but for a vegetarian like me, it is better to give up.

Another chocolate shop has many kinds of ice cream. I prefer mint, as if I'm eating toothpaste.

There is a crystal shop in Queenstown, which is full of stones and crystals.

Seeing this row of pendants, I suddenly remembered one afternoon in junior high school, when I was shopping with my friends, and the story about stones and those years.

In this shop, the medium-rare beef eyes are very tender and have no bloody smell.

D6

Saturday morning is the Queenstown market.

There are many artists selling homemade handicrafts by the lake, including paintings, jewelry, shells, etc.

I feel a little hungry when I think of the vudu breakfast that Xiaoding always praises.

So I rushed into the store to have breakfast, and of course my favorite latte.

Sit at a table outside and admire beautiful Lake Wakatipu for the last time.

Now, I probably understand why the people who came back were so obsessed with him.

Vudu’s breakfast is really delicious.

A half-boiled omelette is on top of the dish, with shredded beef inside. The sauce is very special, a bit like black pepper sauce and a bit spicy, with a pancake base underneath.

At the dining table, I was captured by the aroma.

Satisfied, I filled my stomach and went to the market. One stall attracted me.

There are several stacks of cards on the table, and an astrolabe is drawn on the tablecloth with large and small stones on it.

I think this is probably a tarot card. I asked Xiao Ding and she said yes.

So I sat down and drew five cards. I heard it clearly from the front, but I couldn't understand it from the back.

The card counting uncle called a Chinese girl from the stall next to her. He said she was his friend.

The first card, surrounded by red flames, means that you are tired of the past life and want to break out and make some breakthroughs.

I said yes, I came to Queenstown.

The second card, he said that there are angels helping me in the dark, so everything I want to pursue now will succeed.

The third card is the one on the left, which means that in the next six months, I will forgive those who have hurt me in the past and let go of the past.

The fourth card is the top one, surrounded by green mountains and green waters, which means that I can meet someone who is very suitable for me in the next six months or one year. We would have a healthy and happy relationship and I would make a lot of friends.

The middle card is the fifth card, which represents the overall fortune, with mountains and rivers above and lakes below. It says that I am a girl with a sunny appearance and a little sad heart, but there is a green river in the upper left corner of the card, which means that everything will get better after meeting that boy.

I don't know if his calculations are accurate, but it's still a good hope. At least for the first time in my life I forgot about tarot cards.

There are many interesting gadgets in the market.

Can you guess that these appetizing-looking cakes are actually handmade soaps?

I like this golden tree very much. The sunlight always shines through the leaves, giving me an indescribable sense of joy.

On the lawn not far from this tree, artists were playing and singing. Everyone was sitting on the lawn and listening.

Everyone applauded at the end of the song, like a small concert.

Say goodbye.

I was last seen in Queenstown.