The harsh winter has already passed, and spring quietly descends upon the earth. The grasses push through the ground one after another, sprouting emerald green leaves. In the fields, the wind stretches out its delicate fingers, gently pulling the seedlings higher. On the journey live broadcast, birds joyfully chirp in harmony with the tinkling of the stream... Spring tiptoes to our side like this. It is in such a season, right now, that you should come to Taining, a small city of mountains and waters located in the northwest of Fujian Province.
Taining's Spring (Photo/Credit: Linjiang Luxian)
Awakening in the morning to the sound of birdsong, breathing in the moist air mixed with the scent of fresh grass and soil, your lungs are gently soaked in it. Strolling through the ancient town of Taining, feeling the arrival of spring here, your steps naturally slow down. Watching the local people pounding their laundry by the Jinxi River, stroke by stroke, unhurried and calm, your heart seems to beat more slowly as well, and your entire mood gradually becomes tranquil.
Just like this, immerse yourself in Taining's spring. Standing still by the Jinxi River, watching the new green shoots embrace the branches, observing the shyly blooming spring flowers, seeing the silent twists and turns of the Jinxi water flowing, each blade of grass and tree, each flower and stream, bears witness to the passage of time on this land of Taining. Just like this, immerse yourself in Taining's spring. Recalling the prosperous scenes of "Han-Tang Ancient Towns, Ming Cities of Two Song Dynasties", reminiscing about the "Two Top Scholars Across the River, Four Advanced Scholars From One Family, Nine Degree Holders In One Alley" examination myth, admiring the grand lecture sessions held by literary figures like Zhu Xi and Li Gang during the Song Dynasty. Just like this, immerse yourself in Taining's spring. Passing through layers of ancient architecture, pushing open the towering solemn dark wooden doors, it feels like opening a century-old heavy history, stepping on the cobblestones and blue stone slabs beneath your feet, all seem to be telling stories of the splendid past. Just like this, immerse yourself in Taining's spring; at this moment, time seems to stop, enveloped by an unnamed sense of peace, like ink spreading on rice paper, letting this feeling diffuse in your heart.
Ancient City Old Street (Photo/Credit: Lan Jianmin)
Under the spring sun, looking at the semi-transparent clouds against the powder-blue sky, everything appears bright and clear. Just like this, immerse yourself in Taining's spring, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, embracing a true sense of freedom and relaxation. Striking the mountain for bell sounds, using the water as a string for music, cooking plum wine, amidst the world's scenery, who can capture the most hearts? Fujian Taining, the furthest from the mundane dust, yet the closest to the soul, not only because it is Fujian's first World Geopark and the only China's Top Ten Charming Towns, but also the sole representative of "Youthful Mountain Plain Valley Combination Danxia" in the "China Danxia" World Natural Heritage series, more so due to the stunning interplay of its Danxia landscapes and profound cultural history. Immersed in Taining's spring, close to the heart, favored by nature, constantly exuding an ancient elegance and leisurely tranquility.
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