A Slow Spring Afternoon in Nanxun: Tea, Charcoal, and Canals

#discoverchina #nanxunancienttown On a serene spring afternoon, I found myself in Nanxun Ancient Town, where time seemed to slow beneath the dappled sunlight filtering through willow trees. Along the quiet canals, I settled into a cozy teahouse for *wéilú zhǔ chá*—the art of brewing tea around a charcoal stove—a tradition that felt perfectly suited to Nanxun’s timeless charm. The gentle crackle of the fire, the earthy aroma of pu’er steeping in a clay pot, and the soft murmur of the watertown around me created a moment of pure tranquility. As I sipped the warm, fragrant tea, watching boats drift past ancient stone bridges and courtyard gardens in bloom, it was as if the whispers of history blended seamlessly with the peaceful rhythm of spring. In that quiet corner of Nanxun, with tea leaves unfurling in my cup and the golden light of afternoon washing over the whitewashed walls, I understood why some places are meant to be savored slowly.