I am usually busy with work and rarely have time to spend with my children. The so-called companionship is to pick up the children from their grandparents at five or six in the afternoon and watch animations for half an hour together. This holiday, we decided to spare time to spend time with our children. The children’s favorite variety show is Where Are We Going, Dad? He always said that the star parents on TV are patient with their children and have proper education methods. We set the destination of the trip to Zhangbi Castle in Jiexiu City, where Dad went to film.
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As soon as I got off the plane, the dry wind blew, and I immediately felt the difference from the usual humid climate in the south.
We checked in after successfully contacting the owner of the house. The house is very beautiful, but the child just stayed on the bed and refused to get up.
We walked around in the evening and soon fell asleep.
Early in the morning, I was awakened by my husband's screams, and I grabbed my phone to check. It was already 9:30, and I missed the last bus to Zhangbi Castle in the morning. We both blamed each other for not checking our alarm settings. In desperation, the husband called the owner of the house and asked if there was another way to travel. It happened that he was also taking his daughter on a trip today, so it was better to take a companion.
On the way, he introduced to us that Zhangbi Castle is one of the few castles in China. It was used as a military precaution in the early years. A series of castles within castles and cities within cities. Of course, this small village that once declined has become popular again thanks to where is Dad going.
Seeing the filming scene of where is Dad going, the two children were very excited.
Entering from the Nanbao Gate, which symbolizes the dragon's head, the three winding main roads are like the dragon's spine, leading to various characteristic alleys and folk houses.
The alleys in the castle are intricate and staggered from each other. When fighting, the locals who are familiar with the lanes can hide in the east and west, while the enemy can easily get lost in it.
We drilled around in the old castle and felt the wisdom of the ancient ancestors.
Then, we followed the owner to the filming location where Dad went. After Liu Wuzhou built the ancient castle, he built three floors underground, which are both offensive and defensive. The actual length of the Zhangbi Tunnel is more than 10,000 meters, and in ancient times it could station tens of thousands of troops.
We walked in, and a 1.8-meter strong man could still stand up straight inside. The bottom was like a maze, with general kilns, troop caves, stables and granaries. Some places are connected to wells for easy water intake; some places have vent holes for ventilation; some places are dug with traps for defense.
After walking a few kilometers forward, you can no longer enter. Other protected areas have not yet been developed. It is best to be accompanied by locals or people with a strong sense of direction when visiting, otherwise it is very likely to get lost.
The one-day tour narrowed the distance between the children. On the way back, the two children hid in the corner of the car, sharing secrets with each other like childhood sweethearts.
The owner of the house smiled and said that it was getting late, why not go back to his house and taste the local specialty knife-shaved noodles for us.
Shanxi is located in the north, and the most famous dish is sliced noodles. The craftsmanship of the landlord's wife is passed down from the grandma's generation.
The noodles are all cut by a knife, with medium thickness and thin sides, with sharp edges and peaks. They are paired with home-brewed Shanxi old vinegar, which is full of aroma, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes.
As the night approached, the child reluctantly said goodbye to his new friend and returned to our homestay.
I have to praise the house, in addition to being beautiful, the room has all the facilities and multiple functions. The overall Mediterranean style, washing machine, dryer, and a series of life necessities are all available.
Knowing that children are staying, the caring homeowner put green plants in each area of the room to purify the air.
This journey has yielded a lot, and company is the longest confession of love. I will cherish every day I spend with my children and keep them as the most precious and beautiful memories in the future.
