[Discover Xinyang's Courtyards: Savor the Elegance of Tea] Themed Itinerary ①

Every courtyard holds a unique scene and story, every step reveals the charm and rhythm of Xinyang. While the hustle and bustle of city life blurs the seasons, the courtyards nestled in Xinyang's mountains and waters transform time into poetry. Morning mist drifts through the tea mountains, the aroma of coffee mingles with the lake breeze, ancient village ponds reflect the stars and moon, and the fingertips of folk artisans dance with the echoes of a thousand years. These courtyards are the "Return to the Garden and Fields" depicted by Tao Yuanming, the "second life" yearned for by city dwellers. With "courtyard economy" as the focus and the natural and cultural context as the thread, these scattered courtyards in tea fields, lakesides, ancient villages, and forests are strung together like pearls - 6 themed itineraries, a 48-hour slow travel guide, so that Tao Yuanming's verse "Long confined in a cage, I return to nature" is no longer just a distant yearning in ancient poetry. 👇👇👇 - ⭐Itinerary 1: Lakeside Spring Scenery⭐ The shores of Nanwan Lake overflow with tea fragrance, and the north lake breezes ripple across the shimmering waters. In the springtime of Xinyang, ascend the tea mountains surrounding the lake, fingertips brushing against the emerald waves of new buds; encounter a lakeside tea and coffee shop around the corner, savoring the delicate aroma of Maojian tea in the shade of trees; or cradle a hand-drip coffee at a north lake café, letting the lake breeze soften the rich aroma of coffee. Experience the verdant tea mountains mirrored in the shimmering lake, half a day of leisure unfolds amidst the lakeside spring scenery. 📌Itinerary Guide: Skylark Coffee (North Lake) - Laixin Coffee - Under the Tree Coffee (North Lake) - FURU Herbal Tea & Coffee - Lakeside Tea & Coffee - Youth Camp - Songyuan Tea House - ⭐Itinerary 2: Nanwan Lake Serenity⭐ As the morning mist dissipates over Nanwan Lake, campsites dot the emerald shores, where pitching a tent allows you to awaken with the egrets. Mountainside guesthouses hide amidst the tea fragrance, wooden terraces perfect for stargazing and listening to the wind. The lakeside cultural and creative park blends the stories of old fishing boats with modern aesthetics, and the aroma of coffee wafts from the tea workshops. As dusk settles, lakeside restaurants simmer a milky fish head soup with spring water and lake-fresh ingredients, each taste a burst of the fresh sweetness of the mountains and waters. This is a place to sleep under the stars, to sketch with a pen, and to transform ordinary days into shimmering ripples on the lake's surface. 📌Itinerary Guide: Shengmin Art Space - Liuhe Chunyan Hotel - Nanhu Shanju - Shanyu Forest Camp - Kaiyuan Guantang Guesthouse - Mufenggu Resort - See Mountain Coffee - Xiaoman Geng Reading Room - Peacock Island - ⭐Itinerary 3: Seeking the Secluded Pines and Egrets⭐ An art space embraced by pine forests, where transparent glass hangs adorned with moss and ink paintings, and the red brick tiles of old houses coexist with steel frames. Follow the mountain path to encounter tea houses and courtyards, sunlight filtering through bamboo leaves, handmade Maojian tea swirling in ceramic cups. A wood-fired hot pot simmers in the courtyard, the aroma of braised fish mingling with the freshness of mountain mushrooms, tantalizing the taste buds. As dusk washes over the tree shadows and tea fragrance of the mountain guesthouses, the chirping of insects by the bedside keeps watch over the city's clamor. 📌Itinerary Guide: Chengmin Art Space - Songyuan Tea House - Xuran Courtyard - Songlinyuan - White Egret Island Guesthouse - More itinerary recommendations, coming soon~