Our lovely Chengdu neighbourhood friend Sandy decided to take us for a visit to the lovely historic village of Huanglongxi, which I believes means something about a yellow stream. It is a beautiful place on the river with many streams, waterfalls, sculptures, boat rides, fantastic shops, pavilions, tea houses and is often used as a set for movies and TV shows.
Kelsey posing by one of the streams.
Angie up the stream near the waterfall.
Sandy relaxing by the river at the teahouse.
Others relaxing playing mahjong before or after lunch.
Relax over tea.
Wander down the ancient restored streets.
Sandy liked the stuffed toys.
Kelsey relaxing by a pond.
Lots of people are wearing the pretty wreaths made by locals women. Even men wear ones with flowers and fern fronds for shade.
All dressed up with a matching wreath.
Kelsey at the fountains.
Because the village has so many shows filmed here it is filled with costume shops. For around $1.50 you can rent a costume from ball gowns, traditional historic costumes, wedding attire, to mao suits are available.
Getting Kelsey in to costume.
Gorgeous Sandy in her Empress's dress.
A beautiful bride.
Kelsey as the empress.
The Dowager Empress??
The cutest for last!
My empress daughter and myself. Now we are in a rush to catch a bus for the hour ride back to the city. After delays we find a brand new limo for private hire for a cool air conditioned ride back to town for $10 for the one hour trip right to our door. And he even played fantastic music!