Qixi Village, Zhongshan｜Breathtakingly beautiful rural scenery even on cloudy days🌿

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This fairy village is something you’ll want to visit again after visiting it once! Even on a cloudy day, Qixi Village seems to be covered with a soft light filter, full of poetry in the mist and rain, and it must be even more amazing when the sky is clear~

🌳Immersive rural scenery experience

Large rice fields, banana groves and gardens can be seen everywhere in the village. Bluestone roads pass through centuries-old trees. The hills in the distance are shrouded in mist, as timeless as an ink painting. It is recommended to rent a small electric bike (available in the village, 20 yuan/hour) and stroll along the path in the field. The wind is mixed with the fragrance of soil and weeds. When passing by the farmhouse, you can also see grandma drying vegetables at the door. Time seems to have slowed down.

☕️The aroma of coffee and surprises in the village

The "Qixi Life Farm" hidden in the countryside is a must-visit spot. In the cafe converted from an old barn, wooden tables and chairs are placed with flowers grown on the farm. Order a cup of "Longan Latte" with handmade scones, and you can see the green vegetable garden through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The farm also often organizes hand-made experiences, such as embossed notebooks and vanilla candle making, which are suitable for people who like a slow life.

📸Great tips for taking photos on cloudy days

Don’t think it’s hard to take photos on cloudy days! The gray tone atmosphere of Qixi Village is amazing:

• Ancient bridges and flowing water: The Guanlan Bridge in the east of the village is entangled with ivy. Standing on the bridge with a plain paper umbrella and looking into the distance, you can capture the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River.

• Farmhouse: Straw stacks, wooden plows and old bamboo baskets are randomly placed in front of the farmhouse. Wear a light-colored windbreaker to capture the dynamics of walking, and the picture is full of stories.

• Secret Garden: The "secret garden" in the farm is full of hydrangeas and lupines. The soft light of a cloudy day makes the colors of the flowers more saturated. Take a low-angle upward shot of the sea of flowers and the sky, and you will instantly have the feeling of Monet's garden

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📍Address: Qixi Village, Wuguishan Street, Zhongshan City (just navigate to "Qixi Life Farm")
🚗Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself. Parking is free in the village. The road is narrow, so drive slowly.
🍽️Foodie Guide: Must-try local chicken pot and mugwort cake at the village's "Farmer's Restaurant", most of the ingredients are from local farms
👗 Outfit suggestions: long skirt/windbreaker made of cotton and linen (off-white, light green and other low-saturation colors), and a thin jacket to cope with the mountain breeze

I'll definitely come back when the weather clears up! Riding an electric bike to chase the sun, having a picnic on the lawn, and watching the clouds casting flowing shadows over the rice fields - this is the ideal pastoral life.

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