Take a walk in the wind of the Yellow River Gudu, and visit the old street of Gutongguan to Shuipo Alley, the price of the county is really low
The ancient Yellow River Basin contains thousands of years of history and culture. In this land, there are many ancient attractions that people yearn for, and the ancient crossing of the Yellow River and the old streets of Tongguan are among the treasures. Recently, I had the privilege of stepping into this ancient land, blowing the wind and walking along the way, and found many surprising beautiful scenery. What is even more surprising is that in this place full of history, the price of the county town is so low, which is really unforgettable.
The ancient crossing of the Yellow River is famous in ancient and modern times. The Yellow River, known as China's mother river, carries a long history and rich culture. The ancient crossing of the Yellow River is a vivid epitome of the Yellow River culture. Standing on the bank of the Gudu River, the Yellow River in the distance meanders like a ribbon, as if it is a dancer of time, showing the vicissitudes of the years one song after another. The trees along the riverside are lush and the breeze brings a touch of coolness.
On the pier of Gudu, an antique wooden boat is quietly moored. This wooden boat, which has witnessed countless ups and downs in life, carries the dreams and memories of tourists, and also reminds people of the classic lyrics in the "Yellow River Cantata": "The water of the Yellow River comes up in the sky, rushes to the sea and never returns." "Standing here, it seems that you can hear the call of the Yellow River and feel the precipitation of history.
The old street of Gutongguan is a historical resort. Tongguan, located northwest of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, was an important military fortress in ancient times. The buildings on the old streets still retain the ancient style, the stone streets, the blue-tiled roofs, the wooden doors and windows, everything exudes a strong historical atmosphere.
Shuipo Alley is a small alley in the old street of Tongguan, although the name is inconspicuous, but it is unique. The alley is lined with ancient buildings, and at the end of the alley is a clear well with mirror-like water and sparkling. It is said that this well is thousands of years old and has been providing a valuable source of water for the local population. Standing by the well and looking at the reflection in the well water, it seems that you can travel through thousands of years and return to the ancient Tongguan.
What surprised me the most was how cheap the prices were here. In the small restaurant in Gudu, I tasted authentic Shaanxi noodles, but the price was very close to the people. A bowl of chutney powder and a noodle poured with oil are not only delicious, but also cost only a few yuan. In the small shop in the old street, I bought some handicrafts and also felt that they were cheap.
In the county seat, I checked into a quaint inn. The owner of the inn is warm and friendly, the rooms are well equipped, but the price is far lower than in hotels in the city center. Every morning, I can enjoy a cup of tea in the courtyard of the inn, listen to the melodious guzheng music, and feel a different kind of tranquility and comfort.
In this place full of history, the low prices surprised me and reminded me of the essence of life. In modern society, we are often plagued by high prices and busy lives, pursuing famous brands and luxury goods, but ignoring the things that really matter in life. In Gudu and the old streets, I found the beauty of ordinary life and found a sense of closeness with nature and history.
This trip made me deeply realize that life does not have to be luxurious to be happy, and ordinary days can be full of joy and satisfaction. The Yellow River in Gudu, the ancient buildings in the old streets, and the prices of the people in the county are all part of life and wealth that we should cherish.
When I returned to the city, I often thought of the ancient land, the time when the wind blew and walked, and I thought of the cheap life. Perhaps, we should all slow down occasionally, return to the essence of life, and feel those
Forgotten beauty. In this fast-paced era, those quiet and ordinary moments may be the most worthy of pursuing happiness.