The rushing rhythm of the city has put too much pressure on me. Is there a "paradise" where I can relieve my fatigue and relax my body and mind. Not limited to a certain place, a certain scene, or a certain form, but to walk into nature and integrate into life with a new way of life!
After several considerations, I decided to give myself a vacation and go to Colorful Yunnan alone. Start a journey of "mountain water tea repair" there, let me slow down the pace of life, and relax to feel the long-lost comfort and leisure.
The reason why I chose Yunnan is because it has always been a fascinating place in my heart. The wind, flowers, snow and moon in Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake, the tranquility and peace of Shangri-La, the majesty and magnificence of Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain...the scenes of the scenery seem to be the poetry and the distance in the heart.
This self-driving route selection: Dali - Xizhou - Lijiang
Equipment selection: SONY SLR camera, teapot, teacup, Pu’er tea from a thousand-year-old tea garden, a book, Dongfeng Citroen C6
Meet Dali in the quietest way
The wind in Xiaguan, the flowers in Shangguan, the snow in Cangshan Mountain, and the moon in Erhai Lake each have a magical story. I can't remember how many times I have come to Dali. Whenever I feel tired, I will come to Erhai Lake to find a chic little house, make a pot of tea, hold a book, and spend a leisurely time. This time is no exception. I came to the quiet courtyard on the west side of the Erhai Lake as soon as I got off the plane, and encountered Dali in the most peaceful way.
You must know that Yunnan is the birthplace of tea trees, and good tea is produced in Yunnan. The tea culture in Yunnan is like a long-axis scroll, colorful and beautiful, and intoxicating. Pu'er tea is the most famous among the teas in Yunnan, and this time I also specially brought the Pu'er tea picked from the thousand-year-old tea garden in Jingmai Mountain, Pu'er by myself.
Tang Geng in the Song Dynasty said in "The Story of Fighting Tea": "I heard that tea is new, and river well water is expensive." Tea is always fresh and clean, with the exception of Pu'er, the older the better. But I am not. I only love the sweet taste of fresh Pu-erh tea. It's good to savor carefully. Good tea is always like a beautiful woman. Tea is born in high mountains and grows in deep valleys, drinking the essence of mountains and waters, and soaking up the aura of heaven and earth. It is a blessing to be able to drink a cup of good tea quietly, so cherish it.
I like drinking tea alone.
In the lazy afternoon, make a pot of tea, lean on the deck chair in the yard and read a book. Unscrupulously enjoying the warmth of the sun on his face. Looking out from the window, staring in the eyes, there are always some simple and bright feelings, and there are always some warm memories, like tea slipping through the heart.
In my eyes, tea art and driving are inseparable, both are careers of cultivation. Tea art goes through a step-by-step process, and the calm Zen makes people regain peace in the midst of turmoil, self-cultivation and self-cultivation. Driving is based on the perception of the vehicle, the observance of the rules and the constant interference from the outside world to restrain oneself, so as to achieve perfection. The two have the same direction, but each has its own focus.
Take my car Dongfeng Citroen C6 this time as an example. The only reason I chose it is comfort. When I opened the car door, the first thing I felt was Dongfeng Citroen C6's kindness and care in materials and selection. In terms of interior, the central control part of the car uses natural textured solid wood veneer, coupled with a large area of soft materials and houndstooth interior textured leather materials, both visually and tactilely, it can be described as luxurious and exquisite. coexist.
Cangshan and Erhai Lake are full of wind, flowers, snow and moon, how can you not go to Erhai Lake to see it when you come to Dali. The Erhai Lake is very large, with different scenery from east to west, from north to south. It takes more than 100 kilometers to circle the Erhai Lake, so here I still recommend that you use the way of self-driving to experience the romance and style of the Erhai Lake.
Driving Dongfeng Citroen C6 along West Huanhai Road, you will pass by Yinqiao Flower Sea, Covered Bridge, Haitong Park, Little Putuo, Zhoucheng, Butterfly Spring, Xizhou and other famous scenic spots along the way. If it is the first time, I suggest that you arrange two days to play, and go to Shuanglang or Xizhou on the first day. Walk around Haixi Road every day, and walk around Haidong Road every day. For me, I prefer the feeling of driving aimlessly on the Erhai Lake. Open the window and feel the slightly humid air blowing into the car, as if driving on the seaside road. To say that the only shortcoming is the long-distance speed bumps that can be seen everywhere, which will greatly reduce the driving experience around the Erhai Lake.
But the Dongfeng Citroen C6 I was driving skillfully dealt with this "embarrassing" road condition. All this is due to Citroen's master-level chassis tuning, which enables the C6 to fully filter road bumps, and the shock absorbers are soft and flexible, providing sufficient support for the body while ensuring driving comfort. Especially the comfort is very good, whether it is a bumpy road or a high-speed corner, I am impressed by the tuning of the entire chassis. Although the adjustment of the suspension is a bit soft, it is resilient, and it can thoroughly filter the fine vibrations on the road surface. When encountering large potholes, the shock absorber can also absorb the beating of the spring, with a high tolerance. All this also makes me like this "it" with a strong French pedigree even more.
Pursue the footsteps of history and visit Xizhou, a thousand-year-old town
Xizhou is a quiet and elegant town, she does not have too much commercial atmosphere, and there are no bustling crowds. Compared with the prosperity and commerce of the ancient city of Dali, it is more simple and quiet here. You must know that Xizhou Ancient Town has a history of more than a thousand years, and it is one of the surviving ancient cities in Nanzhao Ancient City. The unique architectural features of gray walls and white tiles, three squares and one screen wall, four-in-one and five-well sky cast a mysterious veil on this quaint town.
On the way to Xizhou, the road conditions are relatively complicated. At this time, Dongfeng Citroen's new ADAS advanced driver assistance system played a big role. It is no exaggeration to say that it can "liberate my feet". But for safety reasons, I still have the habit of putting my right foot on the brake, just in case. After several tests, I found that the vehicle's AEBS active emergency braking system is very easy to use, and it can predict the conditions of pedestrians and vehicles in advance and perform emergency braking.
SAM blind spot monitoring and LDW lane departure system also effectively guarantee the driving safety at relatively high speeds and improve the safety factor during driving. What is particularly worth mentioning is the application of the SLI speed limit intelligent recognition function, which allows me to know the speed limit of the road I am on without using navigation. In addition to safe driving, there is more intimate intelligent protection.
After parking the car and strolling in the ancient town of Xizhou, it is as if you have stepped into the classic Spring and Autumn Dream. The ancient Sifang Street archway, the broken bluestone road, the Bai folk houses with blue tiles and white walls, the deep ancient lanes, and the flying Dongjing ancient music make the sky in my memory locked in the distant past, and I can’t help but feel more The richness of history and the ancient rhyme of culture.
With light steps, we shuttled through the ancient courtyard of the Dong Family, with the fragrance of pen and ink, the elegant and elegant classical buildings of "Three Squares and One Zhaobi", "Four Heights and Five Courtyards", "Liutong Spring", and "Zoumajiaojiaolou". Western-style western-style building, stylish and chic. Lingering in the deep houses of the Bai people in the ancient town of Xizhou, feeling the vicissitudes of the town's ancient and modern history, appreciating the colorful folk customs of the Bai people, and being intoxicated by the smile of the golden flower girl, I seem to be admiring a painting that condenses the Bai people's millennium The mottled history and antique ink paintings made me marvel at the grandeur and tolerance of the Bai architectural masters. I really admire these architectural masters who can transplant the architectural art of Chinese and Western to this tiny town.
Bathed in the natural sound of Dongjing ancient music, walk into the fascinating Yan family compound, read, chat, daze, and bask in the sun without restraint, making you forget your troubles and sorrows for a while. Tasting a sip of the unique "Three Courses Tea" of the Bai nationality, the philosophy of life of "one bitterness, two sweetness and three aftertaste" is so long; Dreaming about my ears. I love Xizhou, I love this ancient town like a dream.
Make a pot of tea at the foot of the snow mountain and taste the slow life in Lijiang
Saying goodbye to Dali and Xizhou, I drove Dongfeng Citroen C6 all the way north along the Dali Expressway to my next destination, No. 1 Tea House in Dayanhua Lane, Lijiang Ancient Town. met. Every time I come to Lijiang, I will find her to drink tea and chat with her.
In order to pass the boring time of more than 2 hours of high-speed driving, I pre-connected my mobile phone and car CARPLAY, and played the album "Xiaojuan & Residents in the Valley". This is also the music I must listen to every time I drive in Yunnan. When her singing sounds, the sound of nature and flowing water and the beautiful chorus will make your heart feel a deep tenderness. In my heart, this is the best It represents the voice of this region in Yunnan. Dongfeng Citroen C6 has a forest-level clean and quiet sound insulation system, and the whole car is equipped with three layers of sound-proof glass. No matter how noisy it is outside, as soon as you close the car door, you will feel the surroundings are quiet. The theater-level Denon 5.1 Hi-Fi sound system makes Xiaojuan's voice even more refreshing.
Accompanied by Xiaojuan's singing, I came to the No. 1 tea house in Dayanhua Lane without knowing it. Accompanied by the warm sun in early autumn, make a pot of tea, and drink tea with long-lost friends while reminiscing about the old days. It seems to have a feeling of stealing half a day's leisure. Whenever I am tired, I always like to slow down the pace of life and make a pot of tea.
Holding the teacup in hand, savoring carefully. The ups and downs of life are the Zen state of a cup of tea: pick it up and put it down. Time flies by like the wind, and the grand events of fleeting years are finally in the past. The agitation of life on the waves is finally settled by a corner of the heart.
This feeling of tranquility is like holding a teacup at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, savoring the aroma of tea, while looking at the snow-capped mountains in the distance. It seems to have gained a calm state of mind in the hustle and bustle of life. In a life that knows it is not perfect, you can also feel perfect, even if only for a cup of tea.
Whether drinking tea or driving by myself, I like to look for the feeling of "comfort" in my heart, just like I am sitting in Dongfeng Citroen C6. The 2.9-meter wheelbase of the whole vehicle ensures ample space in the front and rear rows, and the imported NAPPA top-layer leather seats bring extraordinary enjoyment. The touch is soft and the leather is delicate. The front and rear seats are equipped with ventilation, heating, and massage functions.
Tea, let us learn to slow down and appreciate life. It inspires us to live in a thoughtful way. Start again at your own pace after exhaustion, in a more genuine and engaging way. There are always some simple and ordinary things in life that make you feel full and happy for a moment. Just like driving Dongfeng Citroen C6, the all-round comfortable experience will make you fall in love with him inadvertently and make driving very happy.
During the short self-driving trip in Yunnan, I spent it with tea tasting and driving. Slow down, feel this "tea repair journey" between mountains and rivers with your heart, and slowly understand your heart while tasting tea. After changing your mood, go to meet the new work and life with all your heart. Here I want to end with a poem I saw before, which may best express my current state of mind: "There are flowers in spring, moon in autumn, cool wind in summer and snow in winter. If you have nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world .”