Taining, Fujian: Valentine's Day, let us indulge in sweetness in this small city (with photos)

by ailvyou80 on 2012-02-10 16:59:03

In a year of 365 days, which day is the time when you are truly free and relaxed? During the most leisurely times, you can do nothing or just stay with the people you want to accompany. When we get used to the fast-paced lifestyle of the city, don't we also long for a romantic and relaxing place to let loose? The legendary Doomsday Valentine's Day in 2012 is coming. Where would you like to go with your loved one on this day? Below, the editor will take you into a charming small town called Taining, which is simple and elegant, quiet and leisurely. It is the desired resting station for urbanites and the favorite dating spot for couples in love.

Strolling through the alleys of the small town: Enjoy peaceful and quiet moments.

Sweetness Index: ★★★★★

Recommendation Reason: "Farthest from the mundane world, closest to the soul," the ancient town of Taining, with a history spanning a thousand years, exudes an ancient atmosphere everywhere. The ancient architectural complexes left over from the Ming and Qing dynasties, the old ancestral halls and courtyards, as well as the smooth and uneven stone paths, all proclaim the storms and vicissitudes that the small town has experienced. The Jin River flows around the city, and the red mountains and green waters embrace the small town of Taining, making it look like a Jiangnan ink painting, graceful and lively. Once you are there, you don't want to leave. Strolling through the ancient alleys of the small town, listening to the soft local dialects, watching the simple and happy faces of passersby, your mood naturally becomes cheerful. Here, the gentle breeze, bright moon, ancient city, beautiful water, and red mountains weave a beautiful dream, filling love with sentiment and a retro taste. If you're lucky enough to encounter a drizzling rainy day, you can walk hand in hand with your lover under an umbrella without needing words, undisturbed, and the moment softens. That is the kind of love that lasts forever.

Tasting Taining Lei Tea: Enjoying slow and sweet moments together.

Sweetness Index: ★★★★☆

Recommendation Reason: Lei tea, sourced from the wilderness and brewed on journeys, reflects the sun, moon, stars, and seasons, imbued with frost, wind, rain, and snow. Its pure tea flavor and strong aroma make it unique and effective for health, renowned since ancient times. It is a standout feature of the Hakka people. In Taining, serving Lei tea to guests is a local custom, so if you come to Taining, be sure to taste this universally praised Hakka Lei tea.

Find a warm afternoon, bring two rattan chairs with your lover to nap, daydream, or bask in the sun at a corner of the ancient city. Or drink fragrant Lei tea, chat idly for an afternoon, and enjoy a warm and sweet two-person world.

Watching "Dreaming Back to Taining": Let your body and mind move with folk customs.

Sweetness Index: ★★★★☆

Recommendation Reason: Instead of going to a movie or having a candlelight dinner, this Valentine's Day, why not hold hands with your loved one and watch a splendid folk performance called "Dreaming Back to Taining"? It consists of five parts: "Prologue", "Jin Lake Fishing Fires", "Poetry and Scholar Champions", "Hometown Charm", and "Reunion in Taining". It integrates dance, acrobatics, costumes, stage, and lighting effects, narrating the historical changes of Taining over five thousand years. The colorful and dreamlike artistic atmosphere makes people drunk in it, wanting to dance along.

This article comes from BoLv.com - Journey Live Broadcast.