A recent popular conversation:
"To see the world of flowers?"
"Go!... Where is it?"
"Beijing World Horticultural Exposition"
——This is undoubtedly the most popular weekend check-in place for citizens!
The Beijing Expo is located in the northwest of Beijing, about 74 kilometers from the urban area.
What attracts me the most is the concept of this World Horticultural Exposition "Let horticulture integrate into nature and let nature touch the soul".
Accepting the baptism of the soul in nature and letting nature touch the hearts of humans is the best way for humans to sublimate their inner world and understand life, and it is also the spiritual pursuit of humans yearning for nature and returning to nature.
This coincides with my photography concept of "flickering intuition interacting with nature". This concept has penetrated into my blood and is integrated into my current travel life! Make an appointment with a few friends, drive to Beijing Expo, and watch a global horticultural feast with world style and Chinese style!
The Beijing Expo will have an exclusive parking lot, and you need to walk about 1-1.5 kilometers to reach the entrances of Gates 1 and 2. Therefore, it is more convenient for elderly people with mobility issues to bring a wheelchair, and for those with children to bring a trolley. Such a world-class event will naturally attract many people from home and abroad to appreciate it. Since the opening of the park at the end of April, whether it is a working day or a weekend, it has been overcrowded! Therefore, I personally suggest that in such hot weather, you need to be careful and prepare for heatstroke prevention when traveling!
It is recommended to go straight to the China Pavilion when entering the park. Whether it is out of patriotism or viewing, it is the first choice, and the queue is really long... The China Pavilion is divided into three floors and four exhibition areas, including the Chinese ecological culture exhibition area, China's provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. The horticultural industry achievements exhibition area, the scientific research achievements exhibition area of Chinese horticultural universities and scientific research institutions, and the flower arrangement art exhibition area of China's intangible cultural heritage.
The China Pavilion brings together the cutting-edge achievements of horticulture in 31 provinces, regions and municipalities in China. Among them, I like the flower arrangement art exhibition area of China's intangible cultural heritage, which is divided into three parts: "knowing flowers", "appreciating flowers" and "appreciating flowers". It demonstrates the charm of traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage flower arrangement art, showcases classic works of traditional Chinese flower arrangement, inherits and innovates Chinese traditional culture, and promotes the profoundness of Chinese flower arrangement art and the national spirit of intangible cultural heritage.
Going up the second floor through the rotating corridor, I saw many people looking at some works on the display wall, and I couldn’t help but listen to what they were talking about... It turned out to be the dry pressed flower work of Orenda Tribe·Yuanxiang Town Huayouhui, Awesome! At this time, I suddenly remembered that Orenda and Ganya Hua were mentioned at a meeting with friends a few days ago. He lives in Yuanxiang and invited me to live with him for a few days to feel the natural scenery and nature of Yuanxiang. Humanistic style... So I immediately picked up my mobile phone and dialed it, and asked him to book a room for me and a few friends, and rushed over after watching the Expo! ~
According to the introduction, these exhibited works come from the real stories of the villagers in the small town of Yuanxiang. Through dry pressed flowers, they reorganize and construct new memory pictures. In the life of Orenda Tribe Yuanxiang, there is no yard, a yard Whether it is flowers or fruits and vegetables, it is the crystallization of love and sweat!
These are from the hands of ordinary villagers. What is exhibited at the international event is not just a piece of work, but their pursuit of health and happiness for a better life concept! Now it can be hung in the Expo, which is inseparable from strength! From winning the award at the Ninth Flower Expo, to previewing the World Flower Grand View Garden, to participating in the World Horticultural Exposition, the villagers of Huayouhui in Yuanxiang used their more than ten years of garden experience and the technology of dry-pressed flower painting to rely on their understanding of the garden. The pursuit of art and the love of life lead to today's achievements!
Going out of the China Pavilion and turning around the palace wall, you can see the antique Beijing Garden archway with the inscription "Harmony and Ruyi" written on it. Looking in from the outside through the window, it looks like a natural garden landscape painting!
Entering the courtyard and seeing the works of pressed flowers in the display area of the flower shop, you may have a question mark in your mind: "What is a pressed flower painting?" The flowers retain their color by squeezing, flattening the flowers, The shape of the flower is preserved to the greatest extent and it is dried and preserved. The paintings and ornaments made of this squeezed and dried flower are called pressed flower paintings.
Due to the scale of the Beijing Expo, it is tiring to visit it in one day and it may not be in place. If you have research or love flowers, it is recommended to buy 3 tickets. Except for designated days, each ticket can be used for any time during the entire exhibition period. Choose 3 days to enter the park, and you will not regret watching all the exhibition parks!
So the question is again, where is it better to live?
But this time is no longer a problem! Just go to live in the original town
It only takes about 30 minutes to drive from the Beijing Expo to the Yuanxiang town, which is very convenient! But I didn’t go straight to the hotel. I heard that the hotel can only check in at 2 pm, so I turned around and went to the nearby Guyaju to have a look, because I drove to Huailai to experience the hot springs a few years ago, and there is no scenic spot in Guyaju. Been there, made up for it this time!
Guyaju is a national 4A scenic spot, located outside the east gate of Yuanxiang Town, and it takes about 2 minutes to walk to the gate of the scenic spot. Guyaju has the culture and history of living in Chinese civilization, and its magnificent and exquisite living craftsmanship has become a mystery through the ages. It is a magical representative of ancient architecture. I really envy the natives who live here, it is a good place for daily hiking and healthy slow walking.
Climb to the top of the mountain, walk into caves of all sizes, and feel the mood of people digging in ancient times. This place has a particularly beautiful view from the inside to the outside, and it is the direction of the sunset. Imagine that the ancients were lying in the cave How pleasant it is to watch the sunset... Standing on the top of the mountain, you can have a panoramic view of the Orenda Tribe·Yuanxiang, which is backed by the remaining veins of Yanshan Mountain and faces Guanting Lake. Under the reflection of the setting sun, it is very spectacular! At this time, I can't wait to go down the mountain and walk into this tribe to experience it!
Check-in at Xizhen Hotel was quick, and we lived in a small villa located in Group 8, with two floors and four rooms, which is more comfortable! The interior mostly uses warm colors and wooden furniture, combining modern elements to improve the Chinese style, but retains the calmness and charm, and adds some freshness, leather sofa seats, American furniture contains a variety of cultural heritage! After a brief rest, friends who lived in the original town began to take us around.
My friend knew that I had the habit of having afternoon tea, so I first came to a place called Yueyun Shuba. The space design is very comfortable and interesting, which makes people relax unconsciously. A cup of hand-made coffee, a book, an old record... Absolutely! This is the rhythm of life!
On the second floor of the Yueyun Club along a stone-paved road, you can overlook the architectural scenery of the original village from the platform, and it is a good place to take pictures. It is said that this is a space for family etiquette witnesses of Yuanxiang owners. It undertakes family coming-of-age ceremonies, birthday banquets, class reunions and other activities. It has a space with the theme of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. Each space is carefully designed, and every detail is made to the extreme of perfection.
After visiting, go down the road. This main road is the "Yuanxiang Highway 66" with the same name as the US Highway 66, which is often mentioned on the Internet. The slope is almost the same, which interprets the will of freedom. Surrounded by clusters, it has built a poem-like scroll that is rarely seen in Chinese parks!
There is also an Internet celebrity building called Xizhen Cultural Center, which is sacred, solemn and quiet. This is the spiritual destination of the Orenda tribe, and the melodious bells convey people's love and blessings; this is the holy place for lovers and the best place for weddings. Concerts, classic recitations and other programs are often held here. Taking the church as the foreground to shoot the sunrise and sunset is especially beautiful! You can see the starry sky at night, and it is also one of the most ideal places for shooting starry sky and star trails!
The night is coming, where to eat delicious food? Not to worry, my friend told me that the last thing I have to worry about in Yuanxiang is food. There are many restaurants, the representative one of which is this top-notch French restaurant - Orenda Tribe·Dream Club. The environment is gorgeous and warm, low-key yet romantic, and there is a strong French atmosphere everywhere. Tasting delicious food here is the greatest enjoyment in life! Personally, I like French food very much! What French food brings to diners is not only delicious, but also that indescribable, aristocratic elegance.
The dishes here not only have the classic quality of French Michelin, but also have the innovation of modern French cuisine. When it comes to French cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is steak. It is definitely a pity in life not to taste authentic steak.
Lobster plays a special role in French cuisine. It is a symbol of auspiciousness and festiveness. Therefore, only on special grand celebration occasions, the French will eat lobster. This habit has continued to this day. So, if you see a lobster on a French dinner table, needless to say, it must mean that the day is a good day, or the host has good news to announce to the guests.
After dinner, can't chat enough? Immediately change the scene... Find an American-style small bar, drink all kinds of small beers, and cocktails prepared by the boss himself, with snacks. This weight loss plan seems to be in vain again, tomorrow and tomorrow...
Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing water on one side, there is basically no smog that plagues downtown Beijing. After a good night's sleep, when I woke up in the morning, I found that everyone got up very early, some people were running in the morning, some people were doing yoga, and the old people were walking their dogs or doing Tai Chi... There was a harmonious atmosphere, It is a true portrayal of "good life"!
The warm climate and negative oxygen ions make living by the water even more charming. The lake is calm and clear, and there are jogging paths along the lake and on the trestle bridge... This is the Orenda Tribe Yuanxiang, known as the American Western health care town , I can't help but secretly make up my mind that I will work hard to accumulate wealth when I am young, and I will choose such a place to spend the rest of my life when I retire.
After having breakfast at Dream Canteen, we started a full-day trip to the hometown experience. Where can I experience it? List them all here!
【Wine Museum】
The exhibition hall on the first floor tells the history of red wine in the world, from the original production and planting to modern canning and fermentation technology, showing a real development process of contemporary red wine. There are also many wines brewed by the villagers here, and some wine-making stories are also recorded and collected in the museum. The second floor is the underground wine cellar and wine tasting area, where more wine tasting and salon activities are organized.
The villagers here give full play to their small talents, packaging red wine corks and wine bottles in a very unique way, full of creativity!
【West Town Tea Event】
Tea is like life, light and flavorful, open-minded and contented. Drink bitter and sweet, clear and astringent. What do you want in life? Just like a cup of tea, a book, and a confidant... Here, you can taste tea, discuss tea, talk about tea scriptures, and spread the tea ceremony, and apply and promote the ancient Chinese tea culture.
There are 4,000 books in the tea room, most of which are high-quality books related to art, life, vacation, etc. In addition to drinking tea and meeting friends, you can also meet friends through books.
【Dream Space】
Entering the space, I was attracted by the very exquisite works of art in front of me, and looked at each one patiently...At this moment, I heard a voice: "These works are all made by the villagers themselves...", and I was immediately in awe ! The name of the store is "Jimeng Space". I don't know who started it, but it's really good! When we were young, many people ran around for their lives, and many dreams were wiped out...It is very rare to regain their dreams and turn them into real works of art here!
Most of the real artists in the small town of Yuanxiang, there is a wall with photos of each of them and some biographies and other text introductions. Everyone calls them "life dreamers".
【Childhood Hotel】
A miniature children's nursery, the museum provides entertainment, reading, play, and communication areas for children under the age of 10. There are dedicated caregivers, which are very safe. This also relieves parents who like to play from worrying about the future. Activity.
【Time Cafe】
Time Cafe is a space that integrates leisure, reading, drinks, and a small salon. You can taste delicious hand-brewed coffee, and you can also make your own coffee with your own taste under the guidance of a barista.
There are also many coffee cups made by villagers themselves in Duobao Pavilion. As one of the most popular drinks in the world, coffee is not only delicious, but also has many health benefits. A good cup of coffee not only requires good beans and a skilled extraction method, but also a coffee cup. It is rare to have a coffee cup that suits you in your life!
【Artisan Workshop】
All kinds of handmade leather goods are displayed on the shelves, and there are many tools and materials for making them. Here, you can experience making a small leather goods by yourself. I have tried it before, it is really difficult, it requires a lot of patience and has my own aesthetics, in fact, no matter what your final product is, the key lies in the enjoyment of the process! Giving as a gift is also very meaningful!
【Oil Painting Garden】
The oil painting settlement in Yuanxiang town is a gathering space for villagers who love painting. It provides a platform for co-creation product display and communication. After carefully looking at many oil paintings, some of the works are really good! I happened to meet the group building of a certain company, and under the guidance of the teacher of the oil painting garden, I painted very seriously!
【Flower Club】
The offline entity of the village star cluster in Yuanxiang town is a gathering place for Yuanxiang garden lovers, a display area for villagers' "flower" life works, and a sales store for villagers' co-created cultural products. Entering the store, you will definitely be attracted by the hanging paintings of dried flowers, especially the three hand-painted dried flower headdresses, which are made of poppies and marigolds.
It takes patience to make a picture of dried flowers by hand. The tools are very simple, a backboard, a pinch, a rubber tube and a small basket of dried flowers of various styles. It all depends on imagination and creativity! Five-star difficulty is the most difficult, and this one must be four and a half... However, making a simple dried flower painting can be successfully completed under the guidance of the teacher, so don't worry.
【Lohas Sports Hall】
The sports experience hall located in the commercial street of Xizhen, Yuanxiang, from football to basketball, from mountain climbing to hiking, provides a space for communication and interaction for villagers who love sports. The museum displays the trophies, medals and sports products that the various teams of the Orenda sports settlement have won, and the walls are covered with group photos with world-class sports stars.
The time is limited, and my friend suggested that next time I come to Yuanxiang town, I must set aside two days to go horseback riding at the equestrian club and go to the Psychosomatic Health Museum for a high-end physical examination.
Throwing bricks to attract jade, a hometown town that nourishes the body and soul most, a hometown town that can realize all dreams, everything starts from the heart! Gather here and enjoy the inheritance of health and happiness for a lifetime!
