Lijiang, just leave as soon as you say, let you feel a different dream
Lijiang, riding the wind and waves, made me feel colorful
After leaving Lijiang Railway Station, I went straight to the No. 18 bus to Dayan Ancient City, got off at Zhongyi Market, had lunch nearby, and then entered the ancient city to put my luggage at the pre-booked residence. It is worth mentioning that the buses in Lijiang Railway Station are very cheap, 1 yuan per trip / no ticket is sold, and there are many shifts, and the bus signs can be seen.
Visit Lijiang Old Town
This is a classic Naxi wooden structure building, with ancient houses, trees and winding paths.
Don't look at it looking fierce, in fact it has a very cute and cute personality.
Lijiang came across a celebrity-themed wax museum, which can be regarded as a landmark of Lijiang. Many people gather here to take pictures and meet their favorite stars and celebrities!
God, you're raining again. This season Lijiang is really in the rainy season.
A couple walking in the rain, talking and laughing, feeling that they are very happy. Also, it is really important to bring an umbrella in Lijiang!
The rain stopped, and the sky in Lijiang exploded in an instant, so beautiful.
When you go to Lijiang, you must sit on Sifang Street and watch the old Naxi dance. There will be dancing here around 6 pm every day, and you can also participate in it and have fun together.
After watching Naxi dancing, I climbed all the way to the alley in the direction of Lion Rock Park, taking pictures of the night scenery of the ancient city all the way.
There is a free viewing platform on the Lion Rock Park, where you can see the night of the entire ancient city at night. It's a pity that I can only shoot this effect without a camera tripod.
The singers in the bar are all good at singing, and their singing voices are beautiful.
Lijiang Eternal Love
The play and the live performance of "Lijiang's Eternal Love" at night made me forget it for a long time.
Songcheng Lijiang Eternal Scenic Area echoes the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. It deeply excavates the unique local cultural elements of Lijiang, and builds four parks: Tea Horse Ancient City, Nacuo Village, Lijiang Paradise, and Sacrifice Valley. The top ten performing arts "shows" and twenty major projects represented. In the scenic area, you can see song and dance performances showing Lijiang's thousand-year-old culture and history everywhere, allowing you to watch it all day without repeating the same.
In addition to watching the Eternal Love performance here, there are many fancy ways to play in the scenic area. I have been playing for a day, and I have been clicking and clicking, and I can't wait to record everything here.
In addition to the beautiful scenery, there is also an amusement park in the Eternal Scenic Area, which is especially suitable for parents and children. The exciting ones include the big pendulum and the jumping machine, and the leisurely ones have the double-decker merry-go-round and the spinning cup. Get splashed by the splashing water.
"Lijiang Love Song" is the most unmissable program except for the eternal love. It is an open-air live performance and tells the poignant and tragic love story between the Tibetan boy Abu Da and the Naxi girl Gajimi. It should be noted that there is only one session at 6 pm a day, which lasts for 20 minutes.
When I was seated, the staff kept reminding me that I could not sit in the first seven rows, as there would be floods and flames would blow out, which made me look forward to it even more. Because it is not reserved, it is recommended to arrive as early as possible so that you can get a good seat near the middle.
First there is a folk song and dance, the stage is decorated with majestic rockery, and the horse team is lifelike, as if it will be resurrected at any time, looking up to the sky and roaring.
At the beginning of the show, it was peaceful, people lived a good life, girls and boys were in love. Abuda, a Tibetan boy, and Gajimi, a Naxi girl, fell in love, crossed ethnic lines, and violated the precepts of their ancestors. But the patriarch appeared to beat the mandarin ducks with sticks. It turned out that they had violated the ancestral precepts.
Abu Da reluctantly left, but never thought that the volcano erupted and the mountain god was furious, and the scene was particularly shocking.
But the road he chose was not feasible, so Abu Da went to a dead end alone, and finally saved the people from the fire and water with his own strength, and sacrificed himself heroically.
It tells the various tribulations encountered by the Naxi ancestors in creating human civilization in the long history. In a catastrophe, the Naxi race was almost wiped out. Later, with the help of the gods, the Naxi ancestors established their own country.
A roc bird flew from the sky. From a distance, I thought it was a big eagle hanging in mid-air. It wasn't until the light came on that I realized that the soft and undulating wings were all connected by eight men...
The second act "Legend of the Caravan" is the most tragic. On the ancient tea-horse road, the sound of horseshoes is still in our ears. We don't know the names of the horse drivers. We only know that they have a unified title: caravan. Lijiang is famous all over the world because of the ancient tea-horse road. In a sense, the glory of Lijiang is the glory of the horseshoe.
Before leaving, the lover's entrustment was so tender and touching. The promise of "I will marry you when I come back" moved us deeply!
But such stories happen from time to time, but the footsteps of the caravan never stop. Under the setting sun, the men of the caravan seem to be starting their next journey again!
Lijiang prospered due to the mutual trade of tea and horses. During the 471 years when Mufu ruled Lijiang, it maintained good-neighborliness and friendship with neighboring ethnic groups, Myanmar, Nepal, India and other countries, and Lijiang became an economic and cultural hub in the southwest of the motherland. In 1382 A.D., the central government of the Ming Dynasty conferred the surname "Mu" in recognition of Lijiang Tusi's achievements in loyalty to the emperor, patriotism and hard work in governance. When the news came, all ethnic groups and friendly neighbors came to congratulate!
All kinds of dances are dizzying. There are traditional ones, Indian ones, palace-style ones, and Tibetan-style ones. Behind is the position of the toast, and the overall scene design is to wish the toast a long life. And this grand scene made the audience hooked!
Persian girls from afar also brought Persian dances to congratulate the chieftain. The performance has a strong Persian style dance, and the jade pot is used as the main dance tool, whether it is hugging or stepping on the stand, it complements each other. Moreover, the big screen behind them is a moonlit environment, which makes this dance full of fairy spirit.
Act IV: Jade Dragon's Third Country
The Naxi nationality is a nation that advocates the freedom of love. Even if the red tape is ahead, young men and women pursue the love in their hearts without hesitation. The gorgeous green light and shadow intertwine and change. A pair of Naxi men and women dance lightly in the light and shadow. Their clothes flutter, their dancing posture is graceful, and the graceful dance is looming in the gorgeous dance beauty. This scene is very visually impactful and the audience can't help it There was a lot of applause.
Epilogue: Finding Shambhala
At the end of the search for Shambhala, on the screen, the scenery of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the ancient city appear alternately, the seasons change, and the stars change. What remains unchanged is that we are still looking for Shambhala in our hearts.
After the show ended, it was past nine o'clock in the evening. I took pictures all the way and took pictures of the night scenes of the Songcheng Eternal Scenic Area.
After a day of playing here, I realized that this place is not just a simple performing arts venue, but also a condensed version of Lijiang, allowing me to appreciate the culture and characteristics of the Naxi people.
Roaming Shuhe Ancient Town Taste delicious food
The ancient town of Shuhe is called "Shaowu" in Naxi language. Because the Jubao Mountain behind the village is shaped like a peak piled up, the village is named after the mountain. It has been spread and mutated, meaning "the village under the peak". It is much quieter than the ancient city of Lijiang, less commercialized, and more authentic of the ancient town.
There is a big table full, and the three people are full. This is the most comfortable, best-tasting, and best-environment restaurant in Lijiang. The restaurants in Shuhe Ancient Town are generally higher than those in Dayan Ancient Town. The same level, and the price is much more affordable. The restaurant we ate this time is quite famous in the local area. Many celebrities come to Lijiang to dine here. Satisfied!
Change the color and look at Shuhe Ancient Town under your own lens.
I thought, when I get old one day, maybe I can find such a place with my lover. Basking in the sun and telling stories about the past. I hold me, you hold me. Count your wrinkles, count my white hair, and never be separated for the rest of your life.
In Shuhe Ancient Town, it is very quiet from day to night. The life here is very comfortable, not as prosperous as Dayan Ancient Town, but more affectionate than Shaxi Ancient Town.
The world is so big, Lijiang is not too big, but I haven't understood you yet. Looking forward to seeing you again next time!