History, culture, food, beautiful scenery... the Shichahai Lotus Market, which has just completed its upgrade, welcomed a large number of customers during the May Day holiday. The reporter visited and found that creative products with rich cultural characteristics, Hanfu experience and other special shops have attracted many tourists.
Tourists checking in under the dragon lantern
During the festival, the giant dragon lantern of "Dragon Going to the Sea" in Shichahai became a popular check-in spot. Tourists walked under the dragon lanterns one after another and took the first photos before entering the Lotus Market.
Citizens clocking in under the dragon lantern
Walking along the Lotus Market, many tourists discovered that many new shops have been added to the market, including Hanfu experience stores, cultural relics and art stores, cultural and creative stores and other stores with strong historical and literary atmosphere. There are also cafes, drink shops, craft breweries, etc. that are popular among young people.
Hanfu Experience Store
Walking into the "Huaxia Yiguan" Hanfu Experience Store is like traveling to ancient times. The accessories placed on the shelves are simple and exquisite, and there are a dazzling array of Hanfu hanging on the hangers, with colors ranging from fresh and elegant to classical and gorgeous. "The store can complete the 'transformation' in one stop. We provide rentals of Hanfu and horse-faced skirts, as well as hair and makeup, as well as photography services and props. You can choose according to your needs." Wearing ancient costumes The enthusiastic introduction of the staff made many tourists excited: "Wearing Hanfu to take pictures by the Shichahai Lake, you can easily pick up your temperament and have a fairy-like air. It will definitely be a special film."
Exhibits in the Guowenxuan Cultural Relics and Art Store
In the Guowenxuan Cultural Relics and Art Store affiliated with the China Cultural Relics Exchange Center, large gold and jade enamel lacquer plates, Fulu Tai bottles, and imitations of the Western Zhou Dynasty's "He Zun" are prominently displayed at the entrance. Location. The booth next to it also displays imitations of Shen Zhou's "Water Village Picture" from the Ming Dynasty for visitors to enjoy.
Tourists shopping in Shichahai Cultural and Creative Store
In addition to artworks, there are also a variety of cultural and creative products in the store. Products such as Sanxingdui themed cultural creations and Monet water lily refrigerator magnets have attracted many tourists to buy them. "It is worth mentioning that this 'Grandpa's Heirloom' blind box contains 17 collectible old objects such as old jade pieces, agates, and silverware," the staff said.
Four color-coded seals in the Shichahai Cultural and Creative Store
Wanghai Tower, Lotus Market Archway, Yinding Bridge, Prince Chun Mansion... The various seals launched by the Shichahai Cultural and Creative Store around "Shichahai" are also very popular. Several tourists are waiting in line to get four color-coded seals designed with the inspiration of "Shichahai Spring and Summer", namely Wanghai Tower Xiwei, Bell and Drum Tower Breeze, Wanning Bridge Rain and Fire Temple Blossoms. "I love these seals so much. The colors of the seals are full and the patterns are exquisite. The cultural and creative store has made great use of the seals. The quantity, quality and connotation of the seals are good." Ms. Liu, a fan of "running seals" explain.
Tourists shopping at the Shichahai Cultural and Creative Store
In addition, the store also has gradient color solar terms seals for Qingming, Guyu, Lixia, and Xiaoman. "The solar term seals are monthly limited seals and are changed every month. Since the store is under renovation in April, The solar terms seals for April and May are all there recently,” the staff said.
"The environment and quality have been completely renewed! The various cultural and creative shops, experience shops, and museums in the Lotus Market have given a modern expression to traditional history and culture." Mr. Feng couldn't hide his excitement after finishing the tour.
Source: Beijing Daily Client Reporter Shi Yue
Process Editor: U022
