Mingshui Ancient Town, a great place to visit during the Lunar New Year.
🎆 The Lunar New Year is a great time to travel. This year, I embarked on a wonderful journey to Mingshui Ancient Town, where I was enchanted by the ancient charm and festive atmosphere. Now, I'm sharing this super detailed travel guide to Mingshui Ancient Town with you, so we can unlock the beauty of the Lunar New Year together. 🎊
🎯 Must-see attractions during the Lunar New Year
- Ancient Opera Stage: 🎭 During the Lunar New Year, the ancient opera stage is filled with traditional opera performances. The actors, dressed in traditional costumes, showcase their skills with every move. Listening to the melodious singing and feeling the charm of traditional culture, it's like traveling back in time. Here, you can grab a seat in front of the stage and enjoy the performance up close.
- Ming and Qing Ancient Street: 🏮 This ancient street retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with bluestone roads and carved doors and windows, full of historical charm. During the Lunar New Year, the street is decorated with red lanterns, creating a lively atmosphere. Along the way, there are various specialty shops where you can buy traditional handicrafts and local delicacies. Hand-woven Chinese knots, symbolizing good luck in the new year, make great souvenirs.
- Wishing Bridge: ✨ This bridge spans a clear river and is a place where people express their New Year wishes. Buy a wishing card, write down your hopes for the new year, and hang it on the bridge, letting the flowing water carry your good wishes. In the evening, the bridge is beautifully illuminated, creating a perfect photo opportunity.
📌 Tips
- Travel time: There are more tourists during the Lunar New Year, so try to arrive at the scenic spot early in the morning to avoid the crowds. This way, you can enjoy the attractions more comfortably and won't have to wait too long to take photos.
- Dress warmly: ❄️ Although you'll be walking around, it's still quite cold outside in winter, especially with the large temperature difference between morning and evening. Be sure to wear thick enough clothes, and bring a hat, scarf, and gloves to stay warm.
- Try the local food: 🍜 There are many delicious foods in the scenic area, but pay attention to food hygiene and choose reputable food stalls. The local specialty hot soup noodles are steaming and delicious, but be careful when eating them as they are very hot when freshly cooked.
- Protect cultural relics: When visiting ancient streets and buildings, do not touch or carve on the relics. Take care of these precious historical sites so that more people can appreciate their beauty.
I hope everyone has a joyful and unforgettable Lunar New Year holiday in Mingshui Ancient Town 🎉 and starts a wonderful journey in the Year of the Snake!