The moon card turns over day by day, and it is another year in a blink of an eye
The end of the accelerated movement provokes troubles and disturbs us who want to slow down time
Love is in late autumn, I really don't want you to leave
One day, let you lean in late autumn
Memories, don't go, I'm in my heart
memory, you at this moment
we all try to remember
use, in the way of the country to retain
green seed tree
There is a village in everyone's heart.
What you like is the projection of your own heart.
When I was young, there were rural areas beyond the Second Ring Road in Beijing, and we were all members of the rural areas. Sometimes I forget those years, until I return to the village, all the memories and seeds deeply planted in my heart are easily awakened.
People in cities are most eager to return to nature.
Han Han wrote in "Life as I Understand": Ten years, only ten years, my hometown has become a place where the river is like dye and the air is like poison.
It took Beijing less than 15 years to become the hometown where it is not easy to say I love you.
In the late autumn of 2018, my sisters and I @聚万食客 took her child who can detect the thickness of your eardrum at any time and set off again to the pure land in the deep mountains of Baoding, Hebei.
The name here is full of rural style. Under the "Daughter-in-law Ridge" in the hinterland of Taihang Mountain, the "Shunli Village" with auspicious atmosphere lies quietly beside Tanghe Bay, a scene of Jiangnan that is difficult to see in the north.
This is an ancient village with a history of more than 400 years. It is in a natural state, free from commercial intrusion, and far away from the hustle and bustle.
A green seed tree in the village is more than 200 years old.
Late autumn is the most beautiful time of the year. It seems to be wearing the invisible multicolored robes given to the empress of Jinsheng Palace by Ziyang real person. The leaves are still the same leaves, and the branches are still the same branches. Brush it and it changes color.
Redder than fire, more delicate than flowers, it is the most eye-catching beauty in the village.
Meijiaoniang is a magical "yin and yang tree", which only blooms half a year. The couple seem to have negotiated, this year this half, next year the other half.
The tree can not only be viewed, but its seeds can also be used to squeeze oil, and it can also be fried into nuts for snacks.
The tree, headed by the ancestor in the village, spreads all over the mountain village, adorning the village and guarding it.
Every guest who comes to stay or walk in the village will be easily conquered by it.
Time seeps into the world through the gaps in the fence, the blue stones blend with the rain, the rain comes after the first sun, the sun is born, and the rain returns to the place where it came from.
Many corners of the village still retain the scenes of decades ago, the wooden doors of that era, the colors of that era, the wall enclosures of that era...the way of announcements in the village of that era was to disclose village affairs, and the cement floor in front of the gate was covered with Drying rice.
The rakes and brooms leaning against the wall intersect with the shadows of the trees, and the most rural places are the most beautiful.
The leaves of the poplar trees were scattered all over the ground, and we played the old-fashioned game.
The cheapest uprooting in childhood was easily cut off in a profit-driven society. We forget it easily without realizing it, but remember it easily the moment we meet.
It turns out that purity and innocence have never left us, we just live in a cage, and our thoughts and memories are firmly sealed.
The shepherd drove his magical Shandong flock to eat grass, a kind of brown-red flowered sheep. I just blame my bad memory, tell me once the name is instantly forgotten.
A little backward element bleats for mother, and the uncle acts as both father and mother, responding to it and guiding it to catch up with the large army.
This is an ordinary scene that can be seen every day in the village, but it is a precious life performance that we watch.
A beautiful cafe has been built in the village, and it has a special village name - Chicken Nest Coffee.
The rotating and rising bamboo poles create the backbone of the café. People sit in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows to admire the large rice fields and distant hills, and the people watching the scenery have become the soul of the scenery.
We sat on the stairs, held up the yellowing poplar leaves, and raised them gently. That was the best toy nature gave us.
maybe you have an urge
I want to touch this strange yet familiar land
Maybe you hum that long and clear song inadvertently
We picked up a fallen leaf
hold the whole autumn in my hands
——Yang Chen's "Sleepless in Beijing" Huaer
The rice in the village is still planted by the indigenous method for thousands of years, and the rice is transplanted by hand. Therefore, the rice is not sold out, and the villagers only keep it for their own homes.
Every year in mid-to-early October, a lively "Rice Harvest Festival" is held here.
And the rice field restaurant will also be in full bloom among the rice bushes, and the fragrance of the rice flowers will say a good year, and everyone will laugh. In the woods at the entrance of the village, there is still a container "gourmet box" under construction. When it is completed, it should be another delicious, beautiful and fun scene.
Qingzishu Courtyard No. 5
I will not rush forward if I only have a good village. Our ultimate destination must be a beautiful hotel in the village - the latest homestay "Qingzishu" under the beloved secluded village, named after the beautiful tree of souls, Around it, 8 small courtyards were rebuilt, still continuing the consistent rural + modern design style of seclusion.
Walking on the small road in the country, you can't tell which is the green seed tree and which is the villager's house, until you see its house number and pure black gate...
We stayed in Courtyard No. 5, which is the most organized of the 6 courtyards open for reservations. There is a small courtyard inside the gate. On the left is the iconic bamboo grove. In the corridor is a large pile of pumpkins full of rustic atmosphere. The kitchen where the butler works is directly opposite.
There is a sycamore tree (I think it is) planted in the square and spacious yard. The housekeeper cleaned the yard very clean and no fallen leaves can be seen. Early the next morning, after a night of cold wind, the leaves fell all over the ground, and this sense of chilling was more autumnal. I especially want to tell the housekeeper if it is possible not to sweep the yard.
The well-behaved little yellow dog raised by the housekeeper lay resting in the yard. As the saying goes, "Seven and eight-year-old dogs are disgusting." Fortunately, the two children are only 4 years old, otherwise only the puppy will suffer.
The sisters' children are sometimes disobedient, and her mother said that she would cry immediately. Seeing my sisters and children crying, I was laughing in my heart, or I was not in the mood at all. At this time, I finally knew how adults felt when I was crying when I was a child. I was so wronged, uncomfortable and helpless, but the adults were laughing, and the more I cried, the more angry I became. More than 20 years have passed, and I myself have become a person I despise.
Qingzishu is different from homestays such as Hawthorn Courtyard, Mr.’s Yard, and Mamahua’s Hillside. All the Yards are two-bedroom.
One bedroom in Courtyard No. 5 is a double bed room, and the other is a twin bed tatami room. The big bed room is spacious and beautiful, with a small writing desk with a lamp, and bamboo shadows dancing outside the window. There is no TV in the room, away from the glitz and noise. Sitting cross-legged on the couch in front of the warm window, chatting is the best pastime.
The sisters and children sleep in the oversized tatami kang room. Although it is a standard room, the mattresses can be combined to form a triple bed that can be rolled at will. The Nordic minimalist bathroom is complete with toiletries and children's slippers.
The weather is getting colder, and the floor in the room is so warm that people feel warm even with bare feet on the ground.
There is a separate small dining room and living room in the courtyard. There is also floor heating and a spacious couch. You can watch unlimited movies on the TV. Of course I chose my favorite Marvel.
Courtyard No. 3
This is Courtyard No. 3, which has the most winding and secluded path. There is no entrance at all on the road of the village, and you need to be guided by an acquaintance to find it.
The layout of No. 3 and No. 1 is very similar, both have a roof viewing terrace, and the space changes are more diverse than No. 5 courtyard, so I like it more here.
Courtyard No. 3 is a double room and a tatami double standard room, both of which have a couch in front of the window. Persimmons, old pumpkins, and pumpkins are drying on the steps... adding a lot of color and vitality to the yard.
The whole family can get together on the wooden terrace, hold a party, watch the stars and the moon, and take pictures of the starry sky.
When night fell, the lights in the house were so warm, and people gathered in the restaurant to eat delicious farm meals.
Yard No. 1
This is Courtyard No. 1, with original arched door openings and old wooden doors. The two bedrooms are double-bed rooms, and they are independent from each other for better privacy.
Like No. 3 courtyard, there is a beautiful viewing terrace on the west side of the courtyard.
Yard No. 2
Courtyard No. 2 is my favorite among the 6 open courtyards. Both bedrooms are double-bed rooms. There is a super spacious courtyard. The vegetation in the yard is more than other yards. The 3 pomegranate trees are very beautiful. There are sun umbrellas, small wooden horses, lounge chairs, and a sandpit for children to play.
Yard No. 7
Courtyard No. 7 is more primitive and unsophisticated. You can only get to the courtyard with seven turns and eight turns. There are two big pagoda trees in the deep courtyard. There are two bedrooms with a large bed and a wooden tatami bed.
The restaurant here is spacious and comfortable.
Courtyard No. 8
Courtyard No. 8 is the oldest of several courtyards. It was rebuilt from an old house with a history of more than 200 years. The house still retains the original wall paintings, blue-gray earthen walls and carved eaves. The two bedrooms are double-bed rooms, separated on both sides of the living room, with a separate lounge area and a warm shared space.
afternoon tea
The content of afternoon tea is different in each family or in different seasons. In the golden autumn of October, we ate sweet steamed sweet potatoes, as well as reclusive repertoire, super invincible sweet super invincible soft steamed pumpkin! This is one dish that I am thinking about and looking forward to more than dinner.
Add seasonal fruits, sometimes big pomegranates, sometimes apples, sometimes super sweet big watermelons.
dinner
When night fell, the lights in the yard came on, and the adults and children who had had enough fun went back to their yards to eat quietly.
The butler always asked us ahead of time what time we had dinner, afternoon tea, breakfast and prepared everything we needed on time.
The dinner in the village is the super delicious hand-made noodles that we have eaten in Shanzha Xiaoyuan and Mr.'s yard!
The noodles are pressed like a machine, the width is the same, and they taste strong and strong. There are two types of marinade. I like tomato and egg marinade the most. It is slightly sweet and the noodles are super fragrant. Due to my limited appetite, I ended up not eating noodles and only drinking stewed rice. There are also five diced brines to choose from, I suggest you try them all.
With such delicious noodles, I will still make several side dishes and warm pumpkin and vegetable soup.
In the B&B in the secluded village, what you can't miss is the light golden tea and the original hawthorn juice that has been boiled for more than two hours.
Every time it's meal time, it's time for the sisters to fight wits and courage with the children, trying every means to coax and deceive them, in order to let the children eat more food. The meal was almost cold, and it was my turn, and I couldn't eat well. Take children, go to work, sisters are supermen.
Every time I see her take her child out to play in Moments, I always want to write a sentence at the end: The best punishment for a child is when she finds out when she becomes a mother, she can't do what her grandma does to herself.
breakfast
This village is different from all the villages I have been to. The village still retains the form of loudspeaker broadcasting. The local radio will be broadcast at noon. At 7:30 in the morning, you will be woken up by the loudspeaker that is so smoky. , This feeling can only be experienced in countries where Islam is the main religion.
Wake up and eat a hearty breakfast, including tofu in soy sauce, shredded potatoes, fried cabbage, sticky millet porridge, steamed buns, local eggs, pickles... everything is so comfortable. The dinner in winter becomes a characteristic brazier pot, which is very enjoyable, and we can eat it at Mamahua.
San Miao Peak
Behind the village where the B&B is located, there is a Sanmiao Peak scenic spot within a few minutes' walk. Tickets are 50 per person. If you live in Qingzishu, you can get it for free. The hotel provides tickets for the standard number of people.
In the scenic area, you can walk quite far and deep. Most of the ground is flat, and there is almost no place to climb. It is effortless to walk, so the elderly can also take a walk. There are a few places where you need to step on stones to cross the river, which is not suitable for the elderly.
The warm autumn sun shines on the trees in the small valley, and the golden leaves fall into the lake, shining golden light.
Xiao Huang, raised by the housekeeper, followed us all the way and took us to the depths of the scenic spot. The childhood sweethearts, boys and girls, ran happily.
Extended stay for lunch
After lunch the next day, we will move to the hillside of Mamahua. We are both living in seclusion. Although we are not together, we can still eat a free extended-stay lunch.
Still rich, still delicious, still so homely, the rice is so soft and fragrant, and the soup is so warm and tender.
Why do you say I like small B&Bs, old houses, and old villages?
The fashion we thought was indestructible is actually no match for the old days.
Tips:
Address: Shunli Village, Tanghewan, South Town, Shunping County, Hebei Province
Suggestion: If you are traveling from Beijing, you will have to drive for at least three hours. It would be too wasteful to stay only one night. It is recommended that you also stay at the "Mamahua Hillside" in Baoding. It is more worthwhile for three days and two nights, and you will get a free lunch for the extended stay
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Beijing girl, independent photographer, freelance writer, with confusing names, records and creates her own aesthetics of life.
