Walking through Heshun Ancient Town - Strolling along the Flower River

The most impressive thing about Heshun Ancient Town is the blooming flowers. Unlike the lanterns and umbrellas that decorate other ancient towns, Heshun's charm comes from the flowers. The subtropical climate allows flowers to bloom all year round, giving Heshun a unique natural style. Heshun is named after the small river that flows through the town. The riverbanks are lined with colorful flowers, and the bridges are covered with flowers, making the Heshun River a true flower river. The blue sky is reflected in the river, dyeing the water a bright blue, and together with the colorful flowers, they create a symphony of colors. There are many Chinese-style buildings along the riverbank, which is the famous Heshun Alley. Across the river is the Yuzhou Pavilion, built in memory of Mr. Cun Shusheng, the founder of Heshun Yiqun Middle School. Before the Japanese army invaded Tengchong, Mr. Cun Shusheng gave his students a farewell lesson. Time will not erase those unforgettable memories, and people will not forget Principal Cun and his last lesson. The Horse Gang Courtyard is the core building of Heshun Alley. As an important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, the horse gang culture is an important part of Tengchong's regional culture. The center of the courtyard is the horse gang tea roasting area, with red charcoal fires and mottled copper pots. The roasted tea leaves roll in boiling water, and the rich aroma of tea rises with the smoke from the stove. In the courtyard, several bougainvillea trees bloom like fire and clouds. In autumn, the flowers are even more brilliant than in spring, and their vigorous vitality makes people forget their fatigue. Passing through the courtyard, the colors of the riverbank change suddenly. The pond is full of dense lotus leaves, and the riverbank is covered with golden daisies. The reflection of the flowers is mirrored in the deep, jade-like water, with the blue sky above and the green mountains in the distance. Sitting by the river, watching the white clouds drifting in the blue sky and the clear river flowing under the shade of the flowers, you will unknowingly see the sunset dye the water a rosy red. Compared to Qiluo Ancient Town, Heshun Ancient Town has more design and less of the original atmosphere, but its pure natural charm is still intoxicating.