This time I went to Wuzhen, it was completely improvised.
I used to watch videos, and I always watched others checking in in Wuzhen, small bridges and flowing water, pillow water people, with soothing music, I was tickled to watch.
No, take advantage of the holiday to buy a high-speed rail ticket and experience the slow life of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River.
I came out of the high-speed rail station, called a car, and soon arrived at Wuzhen Xizha.
As soon as I got out of the car, a unique breath of Jiangnan Water Town came to my face, the air was filled with a faint fragrance of osmanthus flowers, and a few crisp birdsongs came from my ears, which made people relax instantly.
Wuzhen Xizha retains the original style of Jiangnan water town.
The bluestone paved path winds and turns, lined with white-walled and gray-tiled houses, and the beautifully carved window lattices, as if telling the story of a thousand years.
The rivers crisscross the river, and the clear water reflects the scenery on both sides, like an ink painting, which is beautiful.
I'm a person, I don't like to travel around the flowers, I prefer to wander slowly and leisurely, and feel the local customs.
No, after a walk around the West Gate, I found a lot of interesting shops.
There is a seller of blue calico, it is said that this is a traditional handicraft in Wuzhen, the pattern is exquisite, meaning auspicious, I picked a tablecloth, ready to take back to my mother; There are also silk sellers, Jiangnan silk is famous, it feels slippery, cool, and very comfortable, I bought myself a silk scarf as a souvenir of this trip.
What surprised me the most is that these stores can not only pay in cash, but also pay with Alipay and WeChat scan codes, and even the small vendors selling Dingsheng cake and osmanthus cake on the roadside also support mobile payment.
Tell me, it's 2023, and it's amazing to be able to enjoy such a convenient payment method in such an antique place!
Speaking of which, you may have to ask, how did Wuzhen, a thousand-year-old water town in the south of the Yangtze River, have anything to do with the Internet?
This has to start from 2014.
That year, the first World Internet Conference was held in Wuzhen, and as soon as the news came out, it caused a sensation in the entire Internet circle.
Do you think, Wuzhen, an ancient town known for its traditional culture, has become a place where Internet bigwigs gather, this contrast is simply amazing!
It was also from that year that Wuzhen began to undergo earth-shaking changes.
The Internet, like a spring breeze, blew into this ancient town and brought new vitality to it.
Walking down the street, you will find that almost every store supports mobile payment, whether it is stinky tofu from a roadside stall or a boat dish from a high-end restaurant, you can scan the code to pay.
Even those who are elderly use smartphones and don't need to carry cash with them when they go out.
I was a little unaccustomed to this change at first.
You think, in such an antique place, it always feels a bit inconsistent to take out your mobile phone to scan the code to pay.
But then I thought about it, the times are developing, society is progressing, and the Internet has brought so much convenience to our lives, why should we refuse?
Moreover, Wuzhen has not lost its original flavor because of the Internet.
Walking down the street, you can still feel the peace and ease.
In the teahouse, you can taste a cup of fragrant tea, listen to the commentary, and feel the slow life of the Jiangnan water town; On the ancient stage, you can also enjoy a wonderful performance and feel the charm of traditional culture.
In the evening, when night falls, the lights come on, and the whole Wuzhen is draped in a layer of golden gauze, which looks even more charming.
I walked along the river, and the sparkling surface of the river reflected the lights on both sides, which was mesmerizing.
In the distance, there was a melodious music, which was played by the singers in the bar, and the singing was graceful, adding a touch of romance to the quiet evening.
Wuzhen is like a bridge that connects the ancient past with the modern future.
In its own way, it shows the world the rapid development of China's Internet, and also shows us how technology can change people's lives.
This trip to Wuzhen gave me a deeper understanding of the integration of the Internet and traditional culture.
Perhaps, this is the charm of Wuzhen, which not only retains the essence of traditional culture, but also embraces the wave of modern technology, finding a perfect balance between history and modernity.
If you have the opportunity, you must come to Wuzhen to have a look and feel the unique charm of this thousand-year-old water town!