The world is unified—Walking in harmony (2)

I feel that my brain has been a little confused recently. At the prompt of a friend, I went back to the previous article "Walking in Datong (1)". It is really too long. The old lady's foot wrap is smelly and long. I can't stand it anymore. , I have to reflect on it. Let me continue to add some insights in this article. I will try to have clear ideas and concise language to avoid empty words.

1) A mask is a pass, and a green code is a health certificate. This is considered a special treatment for traveling during the epidemic. You need a green code to enter and exit the city, and you need a mask to enter and exit places. Datong is a small place, unlike in big cities where people are still facing the enemy. The lives of local people have long since become normal, and people don’t feel abnormal whether they wear masks or not. Although there are signs in hotels and restaurants reminding people to wear masks and have their temperatures taken, no one is checking and it all depends on consciousness. The service staff are all wearing masks. Attractions have stricter requirements and you must wear a mask, but whether you hang it on your chin or carry it in your hand, it counts. As for me, when I first arrived, I felt like I was facing a formidable enemy. I felt that there were dangers everywhere and everyone was suspicious. But I soon got tired, and in the end I just held up a mask as a token gesture, and when someone checked, I would hold it up to show them. Who is wearing a mask when climbing a mountain? Isn’t this funny? I don’t know how many germs are lurking in the mask that I put on and off countless times throughout the day. It would be better not to wear it at all. As far as the eye can see, many prevention and control measures are more form than substance.

2) The newness and cleanliness of the ancient city of Datong exceeded my imagination, but after watching the BBC documentary "The Mayor of China", I realized how many people's struggles, sacrifices and even blood and tears were behind this cleanliness. The documentary mainly records the demolition of old and illegal buildings in the ancient city during Geng's administration. After watching it, you can probably understand how this system of concentrating efforts to do big things is more efficient than a democratic system, and what its flaws are. Do we have the right to sacrifice the interests of some people for the interests of the majority? I don't know the answer either. Another point is that under a system like China’s, the hard work required of an official who wants to make a difference is also shocking. I sometimes wonder why anyone would be willing to make such sacrifices if there are not enough material incentives. But this goes back to the old issue. Our Party's insistence on the lofty party spirit can make people face difficulties and resist all temptations. At the end of the film, Geng suddenly received an order to be transferred to Taiyuan. Although there were many people in Datong who were dissatisfied with him, there were even more people who were reluctant to let him leave. The local people knelt on the ground to try to keep him. Two thousand years have passed, and people in this land are still eagerly waiting for upright officials. However, after Geng left, the Datong Municipal Party Committee Secretary was Shuanggui...

3) There are many kinds of one-day tours. I signed up for a one-day tour, and I felt that the tour guide was really experienced. When I got on the bus, I clarified a few points. Although they were just a few seemingly simple points, they could either improve efficiency or avoid conflicts. They were very to the point. 1) Give everyone a number to facilitate roll call and avoid the complexity of calling names; 2) When you come up, say that the seats are fixed and go back and forth consistently (avoiding everyone's default of different rules); 3) When playing Hengshan, in order to avoid everyone Being late reminds everyone of the time that needs to be reserved at various key nodes. I think this information is very useful. The tour guide who led the tour was extremely enthusiastic. He patiently and meticulously introduced various allusions to us along the way. He also sincerely recommended local restaurants . He was dedicated and extremely competent. When we praised him, the tour guide said that he hadn’t taken a group tour for half a year. This was the first group after the epidemic. He was a little excited and talked a little more. In the middle, he introduced the scenic spots. At that time I even joked that if I didn't say these words for a few months, my speaking skills would become rusty. We haven’t received any tour groups for three or four months. Although we are gradually recovering, it will take some time for us to return to normal. The impact on the tourism industry is evident.

Datong ancient city

this The city wall reminded me of Xi'an. Too similar, but Less inside the city wall long install City bustling

There was originally a lantern festival, but unfortunately it was closed due to the epidemic.

One of the most famous restaurants in Datong is Fenglin Pavilion. It is said that this store has a history of 500 years. It is said that Zhu Houzhao, Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty, once came here for a private visit and fell in love with the proprietress Feng at first sight, so there was a story about dragons and phoenixes. Based on this story, there is a TV series of the same name "Feng Lin" Pavilion".

If you want to dine now, it is said that you have to make a reservation several days in advance. The store only accepts a fixed number of guests every day and does not turn tables. The most famous dish is Baihua Shaomai. It is also said that the decoration in the store is extremely luxurious, and the faucets are all made of copper. People come here just to see the decoration inside the store; unfortunately, the store in the ancient city closed down in January last year and has not been restored yet. There is also a branch in Fenglin Pavilion outside the ancient city, but after all, it is impossible to appreciate the charm of the old store. The style is gone.

Huayan Temple

If there is something I want to see most in Datong Ancient City, it might be Huayan Temple. I don’t understand the historical past, but I just like its architectural style, including Shanhua Temple. This Northern Wei Dynasty architectural style is in line with my preference. The decoration is not simple but does not make people feel complicated, the colors are not monotonous but does not make people feel gorgeous and dazzling, and it is not majestic and tall but makes people feel majestic and long-lasting. Unfortunately, during the epidemic, the indoors were closed, and we could only visit from the outside. Plus, I didn’t have enough time, so I had to give up. It’s a pity when I think about it, but I don’t know where I will be next time.

Datong Nine Dragon Wall

Fahua Temple, I couldn’t figure out what the various temples were about, so I just walked by the door.

Shanhua Temple is the most famous temple in the ancient city besides Huayan Temple. I really like this simple and plain style.

I find this one very interesting. The Water Conservancy Design Institute is such a busy department that it rents out its own building to "Happy Composition", which shows how great the demand for children's education is. Whether in a big city or a small place, education is a bottomless pit for family investment, with no upper limit. As a digression, are there any happy compositions? I remember that the most painful thing after going to school was writing essays. I was so worried.

This picture shows the main Datong delicacies: noodles, which we all know. I had a bowl of noodles in one of the most famous local restaurants, and it was really delicious; jelly, I didn’t know it was a local specialty until I arrived there, and I ate it I had two meals of jelly and it felt pretty good and worth eating. I can also add: Yellow rice jelly cake. I found it on Dianping. It tasted very sticky and I don’t know what the winning point was. The famous local There were also rabbit heads and siu mai, which I didn’t have time to try.

By the way, look at our northern specialties. They are all solid staple foods, such as rice and noodles. Life is too difficult these days. I didn't get any food for two days in Datong. Finally I couldn't bear it anymore and went to a restaurant to order some stir-fried dishes.

If I could only recommend one restaurant in Datong, I would recommend this "Datong Oriental Shaved Noodles (Yingze Street)" located near the west gate of the ancient city. It is really good quality and cheap. This bowl only costs 9 yuan, and many locals come here. Unfortunately, there were too many people in the store when I ate, and I was a little worried about getting infected. Plus, the weather was hot, so I almost ate in a hurry and left without having time to taste it carefully.

This is the takeaway from the famous local Zini 369 Coarse Grain Season. The name of this restaurant is strange, right? I also think there are Arabic numerals in the name.

On the left is yellow rice cold cake, and on the right is jelly. Broad beans are added to the jelly, but the taste is pretty good.

Taiyuan Jinci Temple

I made a special detour to Taiyuan just to meet my best friend from college. This friend is the kind of friend who, even if you haven't seen him for several years, feels as familiar as if you just met him yesterday if you contact him at any time, and he will never feel strange. This friend is also the kindest person I think I have ever met. She is completely opposite to someone like me who is harsh, cold and cold. Her tolerance, tolerance, kindness and integrity may be beyond my reach in this life. After graduating from college, her experience was quite rough, which made me feel that God was simply unfair. But this meeting finally made me believe that God has never failed every kind person. Seeing her live and work in peace and happiness is really for her. Happy.

Taiyuan's city center is undergoing large-scale subway construction, and the entire central city looks like a large construction site. I thought I had found a hotel in a prosperous area, but I didn't expect that because of the rain and road construction, everything was muddy, and there was construction noise in the middle of the night. It was really It was miserable. My friend and I went to Jinci Temple the next day. We thought it was just an ordinary park, but we didn’t expect it to be quite beautiful. Fortunately, tickets were still half-price during the epidemic, which felt like a big bargain.

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Partridge Sky · Giving away

 

I sang "Yangguan" till my tears were dry, and there was nothing left to do but a meal. The water floating in the sky brings endless trees, and the rain clouds bury half of the mountain.

 

Today ancient hatreds, thousands of them, only separation and separation are joys and sorrows? Jiangtou is not in trouble, it is difficult to travel in this world.