The morning mist is heavy, and the morning in the small town is worth looking forward to. On September 26, the West Gate Water Fair Guests opened fervently, recreating the magnificent scenery of the old Jiangnan Market. A cup of morning tea and a plate of breakfast outlined the smoky daily life of the town in the midst of laughter.

Along with the changing seasons, there is also the rhythm and style of life. At the beginning of autumn, the pace of life gradually slowed down, and the warm and lively market filled the blankness of autumn. On the first day of opening the of Morning Tea Guests, the autumn town also officially kicked off.

Reproducing old scenes, talking about Jiangnan amidst fireworks

Wuzhen is a Jiangnan ancient town with a history of 1,300 years. For over a thousand years, residents of Wuzhen have built houses along the river and lived by the water, forming a strong water town style. The water fair is a true portrayal to form the fair of the water town people due to the water, and it is also the most important component of Wuzhen people's daily life and trade.

During the fair, residents of nearby towns and villages are accustomed to rocking boats in the early morning to drink morning tea, to catch up with the morning market and bring their agricultural products to the market for sale. As long as the residents near the river shouted, the boat would go to the water pavilion, and they could buy fresh vegetables without going out.

The lively water fair has lasted for thousands of years, and now, in the water area across the Xishi River at Jingxing Bridge, while inheriting the traditional fair, the fair has been re planned and adjusted. The fair has a richer variety of goods and more guaranteed quality.

In the past, people woke up slowly in the morning, and when residents woke up from their dreams, the water fair had already opened. Snacks in the fair are arranged in line: onion scented Shaobing, pancake fruit with exotic flavor, fragrant and soft fried chestnuts... If you are a real diner, you will definitely come to the town for a breakfast: fried dumplings, Wonton and meat buns. With scallions as decoration and bone soup as a base, what you want is a bite of “fresh” in the morning.

Eating and drinking enough is the only way to have the strength to stroll around the fair. Starting from the side of the water fair, the chirping of birds and the fresh greenery make people linger and forget to leave. The bamboo ware weaved by bamboo is also a microcosm of traditional Wuzhen. The street vendor is rocking a rattle drum and selling on the old street. If you are interested, you can also buy a few small items as a souvenir.

There are many aquatic products in the water towns, and a few red buckets arranged along the street are filled with lobster, turtle and other aquatic products captured by residents, making them fresh and lively; The dry goods from south and north are also the important part of the fair, bringing a bag of crispy and refreshing snacks for a leisurely stroll.

There are also small animals such as chickens and ducks on the fair. When you are a child, there must be the presence of chickens and ducks. The fresh life under the tender yellow feathers is another interpretation of the atmosphere of life.

What is the most brilliant on the water fair is naturally the boats on the river. Boats carrying rice, vegetables, fruits, and fresh gadgets were drifting on the river surface. As long as you have a purchasing need, the boatman will row the boat over and sell it. The traditional way of life in the water town is also evident in one move.

Integrating into town life and becoming an authentic morning tea guest

Travel is not just a fleeting observation; real travel is an in-depth experience. The life of Wuzhen people cannot do without "water". Whether it is the crisscrossing waterways or the lively water fair, the most important of which is the pleasure of "drinking tea".

The two most enjoyable things mentioned by Wuzhen people are "water wraps skin" and "skin wraps water". The latter of this witty phrase refers to taking a shower in the bathroom and the former refers to drinking tea at a teahouse. Drinking tea is a kind of enjoyment. It can be seen that the residents of the water town are very familiar with the way to maintain their health.

Previously, the exchange of information was not as convenient as it is now, but the most informed "inquirer" was the waiter in the teahouse, which is like an information exchange center.

In the early morning of autumn, get up early and drink a pot of hot tea. Enjoy the autumn morning breeze along the river, and the wind is mixed with the seemingly non-existent fragrance of osmanthus flowers. Take a sip of tea and chat for a while. The true essence of life is just like this.

Being an authentic morning tea guest in Wuzhen, meeting with three or five friends to visit the old teahouse together, with the morning star transfer, it is one day's pastime. Let go of the distractions in the heart and live our life slowly like this.

Stay in Wuzhen Scenic Area and Enjoy a Different Morning and Eve

The unique social culture of "morning tea guests" in the small town is intertwined with the breakfast of tourists in the scenic area, creating a true immersive experience. Feel the smoke and fire atmosphere amidst the bustle of voices, searching for the trajectory of life amidst the waves of selling. Stay at Xizha Scenic Area and enjoy a different morning and evening.

Stay in a hotel under the scenic area, and stroll slowly through the town on a leisurely journey. In the morning, bursts of bird chirping awaken you from your dreams, and at night, you rest on the sound of your oars and fall asleep, marking the beginning of your own travel and vacation. Choose to stay in the scenic area and experience a different local traditional breakfast, or choose to have breakfast by boat.

Wuzhen is not only a vacation area, but also a fully functional "ancient town community". Residents and tourists living here will not feel estranged from modern life, but will feel a long-lost tranquility, a slow life in the Jiangnan region.

From accommodation with various modern devices to the introduction of intelligent internet devices in scenic areas, it allows you to experience the charm of an ancient town with a modern lifestyle. Residents and tourists coexist harmoniously. In Wuzhen, there is no difference between life and vacation.

Wake up in the morning, stroll through the blue printed fabric sun drying field, and walk along the old street, carefully admire every inch of bluestone floor tiles. The wind blows and birds sing, you can search for the most simple life through the gentle breeze.

As night falls, tourists frolic drift away. When staying in the scenic area, there is no need to worry about the passage of time or rush the itinerary. The ripples in the Xishi River are gradually calming down, and the four seasons have their beauty. This is what life is like.

Everyone who comes to Wuzhen can experience a different sense of freshness. This freshness comes not only from one's own understanding, but also from the time in Wuzhen - from the misty morning to the dim midnight, every moment is worth pondering seriously.