When I met Shiqian for the first time, I started with a cup of tea - Shiqian moss tea!
By chance, I got it from a friend, and asked why it was tea. A friend said: "This is the tea in our hometown. I have been drinking Shiqian moss tea since I was a child."
I am used to drinking Tieguanyin, Biluochun, Xiuya, Pu'er... When I taste Shiqian moss tea for the first time, there is a ray of fragrance in the mouth, the second taste is sweet, the third taste is mellow and long, and the fragrance is still there after repeated brewing.
Because of the origin of tea, this aroused my yearning for Shiqian.
When looking up information on the Internet, I learned that Shiqian tea has a long history. The records about Shiqian tea are as early as in the Tang Dynasty "tea sage" Lu Yu's "Tea Book", which records that Shiqian tea "is often obtained, and its taste is excellent." During the Song, Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was used as a tribute to the imperial court, and it was known as "the hometown of tribute tea". Shiqian County is the "Hometown of Moss Tea in China", one of the origins of tea trees, and has a thousand-year history of tea plantation.
What surprised me even more was that I found words circulating on the Internet: "Shiqian tea, hot spring water, drink every day, ninety-eight", "Moss tea comes out of Yelang, spring water boils wine" and other words.
At the beginning of the sting, the doves cry and anger, and the green poplar is in a hurry. The spring in March is germinating with the wind. The early spring should be expected to be cold and cold, but this year it is extraordinarily warm.
The good spring is not to be disappointed, perhaps the most authentic tribute to spring. With a breath of spring in my hands, I took a trip to Shiqian Hot Spring in search of tea fragrance!
Let's go, Shiqian!
When the spring rain sprinkles, the spring is picturesque, and let the footsteps stop for a while. The sun is shining brightly, buds sprouting from thousands of branches, and the scenery along the road reminds me of the arrival of spring all the time.
After nearly 4 hours of driving, the three of us arrived in Shiqian County, Tongren, Guizhou. When I entered Shiqian County, my first feeling was that it was quiet, but it was not quiet in the literal sense, but it made people feel comfortable, throwing away the noise of the city, and a sense of inner peace.
Shiqian is a small town famous for its hot springs. There are antique buildings and pavilions on both sides of the river. There are green hills on both sides. Under the bridge is the Longchuan River that has flowed through the ages.
I booked the Shiqian Hot Spring Resort Hotel online in advance, entered the hotel, checked in, and took a short rest. The hotel environment is simple and atmospheric, with mountains and Longchuan River outside the window.
The room is clean and bright, with complete supporting facilities. What's even more surprising is that even the hot water in the room is hot spring water.
Staying at Shiqian Hot Spring Resort Hotel includes two hot spring tickets, change your luggage in the room, wrap in a bathrobe, and head to the hot spring area.
Playing in the park from day to night, you can drink directly from the hot springs that can be seen everywhere, and the taste of the mouth is sweet. I think the tea made from the water here must have a special flavor.
The constant temperature outdoor swimming pool, the garden-style hot spring pool, and the whole park is the largest hot spring scenic spot I have ever been to. It deserves the title of spring capital.
The dense water vapor, gurgling water, and suitable water temperature... It is really a great enjoyment in life to be able to watch the breeze shake the branches in the warm hot spring water when it is warm and cold!
As night comes, Shiqian unfolds another picture scroll, with colorful lights all around, like a grand light show, interpreting a colorful and beautiful scene.
The scenery in Shiqian Ancient Hot Spring Park is also unique.
Get rid of all the shackles, enjoy the happiness of the sky and the ground, feel the warmth of the natural spring water, the spring, the sound of the water, and the leisurely...
The outdoor hot spring pools have different shapes, that romantic, private enjoyment~
Here you can not only relieve your fatigue in the spring water of Shiqian Ancient Hot Spring, but also choose a small pavilion on the bank of the river to sit leisurely, which is a good choice.
In Shiqian, besides Shiqian Ancient Hot Spring, there is another place worth visiting, that is Shiqian Immortal Street Scenic Spot. There are not only high-altitude projects that challenge the Guinness Book of Records, but in April, azaleas bloom all over the mountains and plains, which is a must!
Shiqian Immortal Street Scenic Spot is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, and the fairy air is fluttering. There are different beautiful scenery to enjoy all year round!
Standing at the top of the sea of clouds in the morning, looking from a distance, the scenery is beautiful, like a fairyland, surrounded by rolling mountains, outlining a majestic oil painting.
There are not only picturesque landscapes, but also exciting Guinness record games!
Hanging above the 550-meter-high cliff, Immortal Going to the Sea is said to be the longest airship-shaped glass corridor in the world. If you are brave enough, you must try it.
Turtle Watching the Moon Observation Deck, high-altitude gliding airship, startling cliffs... It's hard to imagine that there are so many exciting projects in the beautiful Xianren Street Scenic Area, as if the beauty and excitement are combined to the extreme, and every step is both Pleasant and challenging yourself.
Turtle Moon Observation Deck
gliding airship
startling cliff
Cliff Zipline
On a sunny afternoon in spring, stop in Shiqian County, look for a small building along the river, make a cup of Shiqianmoss tea, which is moistened by clouds and mist, and get the essence of the world. The sun is just right, listen to the wind, and forget the passage of time. Moss tea, health, very good!
Spring 2022