As the "most Yunnan" place, some of the 8 characteristic towns in Honghe Prefecture have gone through thousands of years of wind and frost, and quietly tell their stories in the mottled time; Some have undergone earth-shaking changes, but they are still shining; Some grasp the trend and lead the development in the changing times......
Maitreya Red River Water Town
All the way to the bridge, flowing water, pavilions, flowers and trees
On the land of the Southwest
Create a "Yanyu Jiangnan"
Watch the smoke and waves here
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the south of the Yangtze River
Naming comment: A clear water, against the backdrop of pavilions, bridges and water pavilions, overflowing with the charm of the water town and the style of the town. This is a new town, which continues the traditional Chinese architectural context and implants modern cultural creativity and commercial formats. Traveling to the Red River Water Town, you can experience that the water flows into the homes of ordinary people, and wealth comes and goes from the south to the north.
When it comes to water towns, people always think of Jiangnan, smoke and rain, alleys, clear water, and poetry. In the Maitreya Red River Water Town, the "Yanyu Jiangnan" above the colorful clouds will take you to the southwest, dream back to the south of the Yangtze River, and feel the charm of the water town with pavilions and pavilions, covered bridges and water pavilions.
Honghe Water Town is located in the south of Maitreya, which is the southern gateway of Maitreya City and the future ecological core area of the city. Based on the unique natural mountain resources of Maitreya Tuobai Mountain and the rich ecological landscape resources of Honghe Water Town Wetland Park, the town takes water as the carrier, combines the historical culture and traditional architectural culture of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, and creates a window to display the profound cultural heritage of Honghe Prefecture and the culture of plateau water towns.
The Red River Water Town is famous for its antique buildings with classical charm and the large-scale music and light show "Water Dance". There is a large lake in the park, the water area accounts for one-third of the total area, the buildings in the park rely on the lake to build, the pavilions and pavilions, the water waves are dense, there is a charm of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
As the only town in the city among the four characteristic towns in Maitreya City, it is the most convenient to feel the charm of the Red River Water Town. The majestic and magnificent "Qianwang Gate", the bustling block hidden in the waterfront, the Qianwang Wharf where the goods dock, the well-built Wang Chi commemorative relief cultural wall, as well as the Qian Wang Palace, the Qian Wang Building, the Urgent Gong Hao Yi Fang, the Three Generations and One Product Sealing Ceremony, the Red Top Pavilion, etc., all highlight the legendary life and "Qian Wang" culture of the late Qing Dynasty generation of "Qian Wang" Wang Chi.
Walking along the river, all the way to small bridges and flowing water, pavilions, flowers and trees. Bounded by the river, you will cross the bridge from the street on the left and enter the promenade on the right, and you will cross the bridge from the pillar on the right and enter the ancient temple on the left. Walking around like this, the surprised eyes follow the leisurely footsteps and discover a lot of beautiful things.
Day and night change, move to change scenery, in the Red River Water Town, every moment is irreproducible, and different hours of the day are also charming.
In the early morning, when the morning light is faint, the sun shines through the clouds and shines on the pavilions and pavilions of the water town, waking up the sleeping people. Everyone strolled on the corridor, kicked off the day in a relaxing morning exercise, and also woke up the water town from a dream.
In the afternoon, the town is full of leisurely people, a cup of tea, a pair of chess, and a comfortable time by the cool water.
When the sun sets, people who have had dinner take a walk and chat in the town, and feel the hazy beauty of the blue tiles and white walls with the last touch of the sunset on the horizon.
When night falls, the lights come on. At the junction of Tianshui and Tianshui, accompanied by the sound of moving music, the water dance show of the Red River Water Town ignited the night of the town. As the music and mood progress, the height and shape of the mist begin to change, either soothing, exciting, powerful, or soft, and your heart will dance with the changing mist and colorful lights. At the junction of heaven and water, the scenery blends together, taking you to feel the different romance of the water town.
In the water town, stop and go. Under the pavilion with the cornices and corners, in a quiet and leisurely environment, you can see the green hills rippling on the water, the canopy boats rowing leisurely, the wickers swaying in the breeze, and the smell of fireworks wafting in the air. After you are tired of walking, you will find a small stall, taste the delicacy of Maitreya, and appreciate the beauty of the Red River water town in another way in the gentle night.
(Source: Honghe Cultural Tourism WeChat public account)