More healing than Suzhou and Hangzhou, I found the life I long for in the secret Jiangnan

Are you the same? Tired of the city's monotonous skyline, fed up with the crowds at tourist spots during holidays. It wasn’t until I stepped into Yixing, a kiln lake town embraced by green mountains and clear waters, that I realized: the true spirit of Jiangnan is hidden in these mountains where even Su Dongpo wished to spend his final days. “Buying fields in Yangxian to grow old, initially just for the beautiful streams and mountains.” I fully understand the poet’s lament from a thousand years ago. Here, there are no bustling tourists, only white walls and black tiles standing quietly by the water, with oar boats gently gliding across the blue waves, and time itself slows down. 🎭 Must-see performances · A breathtaking journey through a thousand years 🔸 Dragon Kiln Opening Ceremony This is more than a performance; it feels like a dialogue with ancestors. Washing hands, offering incense, chanting ancient prayers... When the kiln fire is ignited in the solemn ceremony, you can almost see the thousand-year-old craftsman’s spirit dancing in the flames. That devotion touches the soul. 🔸 “Ode to the Millennium Kiln Fire” Intangible Cultural Heritage Show A visual feast that takes the element of “fire” to the extreme! Light, shadow, dance, and craftsmanship intertwine, bringing intangible cultural heritage back to life in a dazzling way, with continuous applause from the audience. 🔸 Dragon Soaring Water Show and Fireworks Highly recommended! Under the night sky, water screens, flames, and fireworks dance together, creating a brilliant “palace in the sky.” The romance and grandeur of that moment can make you forget all words. 💡 In-depth experience guide · Immerse yourself as a town resident 1️⃣ Bird’s Appointment — Receive Nature’s Letter At the birdwatching spot, watch flocks of birds flap their wings across the sky. At that moment, you suddenly understand: the answer to life lies in this kind of unrestrained freedom. Remember to watch quietly and listen carefully. 2️⃣ Free Valley and Blue Crystal Creek — Step into a Dream Filter “Blue sapphires” scatter along the creek, and when sunlight shines down, the entire stream looks like flowing crushed diamonds. Photo tip: the light is softest around 3 to 4 PM; wear light-colored dresses or clothes, and every shot will be a dreamy masterpiece. 3️⃣ Make Your Own Purple Clay Teapot — Feel the Warmth of Heritage Under the guidance of a master craftsman, watch the rough clay gradually take shape in your hands. The sense of accomplishment is irreplaceable. You can take your work home to dry—a unique travel souvenir. 4️⃣ Ride the “Train in the Clouds” — Enter the Green Wilderness of a Comic The red and white train slowly travels through endless bamboo seas and tea fields, like stepping into a Swiss landscape film. Best photo spots: by the window inside the carriage or at the platform corner to capture a sense of depth. 📝 Some sincere feelings and suggestions · The beauty here is 30% scenery and 70% state of mind. Please completely let go of “check-in” anxiety, slow down, take a walk by the creek, daydream in a teahouse, and you will truly feel the essence of “Free Kiln Lake.” · The town has complete food and accommodation facilities; it’s recommended to stay overnight to fully experience the rhythm from morning mist to a starry night. · Wear comfortable shoes; the town is nestled by mountains and water, perfect for slow walking and exploration. Finally: “The secret of life has always been freedom for a lifetime.” Here, you really can fly like a bird to your own mountain. 📍Destination: Yixing, Jiangsu · Kiln Lake Town