Winter Rhyme in Nanjing
Winter, like a gentle old man, is creeping in every corner of Nanjing with a faint chill. An air of serenity permeates the cold air, as if time has become slow and quiet at this moment. It is like a poetic picture, full-bodied and intriguing.
(Photo: Qinhuai River; source: 699pic.com)
On the early winter mornings, streets are filled with a faint mist, like a fantasy wonderland. In the quiet alleys, the morning sun falls on the ancient city wall, staining it a warm gold. The flagstone road of Confucius Temple is slightly wet, bearing the traces of night rain. The old buildings with red walls and black tiles stand very quiet in the cold winter day, as if the whole city is in contemplation, reveling in the passage of time.
(Photo: Confucius Temple; source: 699pic.com)
On Meihua Mountain, a large area of cypress trees are towering into the clouds, where light red, dark red, golden red and other colors are woven together to present a beautiful and spectacular sight. Every early winter in Nanjing stages the most enchanting views, evidenced by salmon metasequoia, golden reeds, withered grass, fallen leaves, and picturesque reflections in water. The winter in Nanjing always breaks into our heart, leaving an unforgettable mark.
The following shows the winter viewing link: Winter Scene
(Photo: Cypress trees; source: 699pic.com)
Winter in Nanjing brings us both visual enjoyment and physical and mental relaxation. Stepping into the warm Tangshan Hot Spring in the cold winter will be another beautiful imprint of Nanjing in winter.
Wrap our body in the gentle embrace of Tangshan Hot Spring to dissolve the cold of winter. When night falls, layers of mist rises, and there's silence except for the faint sound of water in the hot spring pool, just like a winter song, mellow and warm.
This experience is a warm comfort for the body, and even a deep immersion for the mind. Hot spring, a gift of nature, allows us to bathe in warmth against the chilly winter.
Here's the hot spring link: Bathing in Hot Spring
(Photo: Hot Spring; source: 699pic.com)
In addition, a cup of hot tea is a deluxe enjoyment in the cold winter. The smell of tea warms our hearts. Taste a cup of tea in the Lesser Cold and wait for gentle wind and warm sunshine.
In the cold winter, we sit around a red-hot charcoal stove to cook tea with elegant and simple tea sets. The fragrance of tea permeates the air. Wooden tables and chairs witness the vicissitudes of time. The fragrance in the cup seems to disperse the cold of winter. Drink it down and we'll feel the warm flow of tea in our mouth. At this moment, the cold of winter becomes accessible, as if it is resonating with nature and reaching an unvoiced pact with the cold. Tea becomes our company in winter. Tasting a cup of tea, we are expecting beautiful days in the ticking clock.
Here's the tea-tasting link: Tea Tasting
(Photo: Cooking tea around the stove; source: 699pic.com)
The winter scene, Tangshan Hot Spring and hot tea contribute together to the unique charm of Nanjing in winter. We can't help but immerse ourselves in this ancient city and feel the tranquility of winter.