Top 50 Places to Visit in a Lifetime - Life Reading Knowledge 09

Author: Wang Hui / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: The world is like a book, and those who do not travel only read one page. The naturally formed landscapes of nature, weathered by time, radiate a serene and sacred glow. Every journey is a gentle comfort to the soul and an enlightening experience for wisdom. Architecture is a marker of human history, and commemorative buildings are unique symbols of a civilization. The Great Wall of China, the Acropolis of Athens, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, and the Taj Mahal in India are all historical imprints standing on the horizon of human civilization. Every trip is an adventure for the soul, an exploration and pursuit of human civilization. Through repeated adventures and explorations, we can truly feel how travel fills our hearts and lives.
It is said that Lijiang is a place suitable for daydreaming, and this is no exaggeration. In an ancient courtyard, the sky is filled with stars. Brew a pot of Yulong Snow Mountain tea, do nothing but listen to the sound of your own heartbeat. At this moment, perhaps there is someone beside you doing the same. Occasionally, when your eyes meet, you share a knowing smile. Yes, Lijiang is a place where you can let go of everything and just feel your heartbeat. Love might become very simple here.
On China's vast land, Lijiang is unique. On one hand, you can live a romantic life filled with elegance, and on the other, you can comfort yourself by saying you have reached the legendary place. How many young people are captivated here, how many travelers pause, how many artists seek their dreams, and how many city-weary souls find healing. Once in Lijiang, rationality feels out of place. Never talk about ideals here, in such a beautiful place. In the guest book of "Dadawa Café," I once saw a line: "To see through time, waste life, forget the value of time, and only then are you worthy of being a Lijiang person."
At night, Lijiang's streets are lined with small shops selling various ethnic-style ornaments, clothing, and handicrafts. The Dongba culture of the Naxi people has been passed down for centuries, and its pictographic script is still in use today, making it the only living pictographic script. The Naxi ancient music, which originated from the Dongjing music of the Tang Dynasty, is purified by the snow-capped mountains, its melodies lingering in the ears and unforgettable. The clever people of Lijiang carve texts onto wooden discs, allowing visitors to take them back and share blessings.
When I think of Lijiang, it seems as if I can hear the Naxi ancient music echoing in my ears every night. Travelers from all over the world come here and can no longer move, only wanting to stop, meet friends, see the ancient city, listen to the sound of flowing water, and spend away the years, young or old. Here, you can find any feeling you desire—classical, ethnic, or European. Many people who love the ancient city too much stay behind when passing through Lijiang. Thus, you can find friends, confidants, even love here. And once you love it, you stay.
If the night Lijiang is colorful, then the morning Lijiang is black and white. The colorful Lijiang brings joy, while the black-and-white Lijiang evokes emotion. The colorful Lijiang shows the vitality and energy of the ancient city, while the black-and-white Lijiang makes you feel the and depth of time. Thus, in dreams, Lijiang can sometimes be colorful and sometimes black and white. I believe you will love Lijiang, very quickly.
The residential buildings in Lijiang Ancient Town embody the architectural style of the Naxi people. They are based on the traditional Naxi wooden-frame structures (jindan-style) and incorporate the strengths of Han, Bai, Tibetan, and other ethnic architectural styles. Most residential buildings are two-story wooden structures with a dougong framework, adobe walls, and tiled roofs. The most typical layout styles are the "three courtyards with a central courtyard" and "four courtyards with five inner courtyards." The houses emphasize decorative details, such as wood-carved patterns on doors and windows, marble decorations on small screens, animal-shaped carvings on large beam ends, and courtyards paved with pebbles or. These are the result of combining functionality with art, showcasing a distinct ethnic style.
The folk residences in Lijiang Ancient Town, along with the unique culture represented by Dongba culture and Naxi ancient music, form a series of Naxi-style scenes in the ancient city.
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