It is hard to imagine that in Shenzhen, a city that has always been innovative and enterprising, there is such an quaint, meaningful and interesting place hidden in it - Gankeng Hakka Town

Part 1 Table of contents:

1. Travel experience

2. Shop exploration

3. Shopping tips

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1. Travel experience

I arrived at the small town of Gankeng at 9:30 in the morning. The sun had just come out, and it was not too hot yet, and I just had some bright sunshine for strolling around the town. Light, I almost thought I was walking in a movie

The buildings in the small town are very quaint, just like the small villages in TV series/movies! It can be seen that some houses are old, moss has grown, and the walls are peeling, but because of this, everything here seems very real and full of life. As you walk, you will think of yourself as a resident of this small town, feeling that you are just going out for a walk, which is super comfortable

The white walls of Uwa are covered with vines, and there are also vines on the paths between the houses. The branches stretch out, and the sun shines through the leaves on the stone ground, mottled

The town has a very humanistic atmosphere. In some alleys, there are rows of paper umbrellas hanging overhead, while others are filled with lanterns. There are paper wind chimes for blessings under the eaves. The couplets and door god statues posted on the doors are a little faded, looking like they have weathered the wind and rain.

There are also some places in the town where prayer strips and plaques are hung. The red prayer strips beside the ancient well fill the derrick. There is also a path with dense leaves. The prayer strips hang down layer by layer, almost touching the top of the head. Pushing aside the layers of prayer strips, walking through them feels like a child playing hide and seek in an alley (I also imagined a movie scene)

There are also parrots hanging in front of the store, the kind that can’t speak. If you "ga" with it, it will be frightened and dare not make a sound hahahahahaha

Put on your headphones and play BGM, walk through the streets and alleys of the town, follow the sun and step on the leaves, intoxicated In your own MV hahahahahahahahahahaha

2. Shop exploration

I asked an aunt in the small town of Gankeng and she said that many stores have not recovered after the epidemic. Although they are open, some stores will never be opened again. So this time I went to many shops that were closed

But! ! There are still many treasure shops! ! ! And you can feel that the owners of many stores are really dedicated to managing their own styles and products, and are not just chasing "Internet celebrities" or chasing hot spots

^_^Discover Shenzhen Cultural and Creative Industries

This is the best souvenir shop I think! !

In fact, many shops in Gankeng Hakka Town sell things that are not very distinctive. They can be sold as tourist souvenirs anywhere

This shop is very unique, with Many cultural creations designed by the team who discovered the Shenzhen brand based on the characteristics of Shenzhen make people smile and are very distinctive, such as Shenzhen random drawing umbrellas, shoulder bags that poke fun at Shenzhen subways and housing prices, Shenzhen ledgers, etc.

There are also some unique craftsmanship explored by the team themselves. As a fellow craftsman, I really love them! ! !

^_^Handmade flute musical instrument store

The name of the store is not called this/face-covering, it is called a flute, but I was too excited at the time to pay attention. . .

I opened the curtain and entered the store. There were rows of shelves displaying flutes of various colors and sizes. There were three middle-aged men (perhaps shop assistants, flute makers or tourists) playing flutes, each playing a different tune, and each was very intoxicated. There was also a little brother in an ancient robe making tea. It seems that I saw the scene of elegant scholars living in Liu Yuxi's humble room.

Opposite the door is a flute-making studio, with wood and unfinished flutes on display. A master is grinding bamboo while testing the sound. This kind of ingenuity in hand-made musical instruments is really rare in modern times. If you have the opportunity to go to Gankeng Town, you must experience it

(I feel that it is lifted up in the atmosphere of music and hand-made musical instruments. Taking pictures with a mobile phone is a bit distracting, so I don’t have any pictures)

^_^TCM Sachet Shop

The store is very large, impressive and impressive. You can smell the delicious herbs when you walk into the store. taste.

Sachets cost 35 each

Both walls in the store are covered with various sachets. Most of them are very beautiful and you can choose slowly. Ah, it is a kind of enjoyment

After selecting the sachet, add spices to it. There are seven formulas with different flavors and functions

After selecting, the sister wearing an ancient cheongsam will hold a small sachet. The medicine spoon helps you put the spices into the sachet

^_^Sencui

A clothing store full of ancient style. The various modified cheongsams in the store are very beautiful. The layout and service of the store are very user-friendly and considerate. There are also designer manuscripts in the store for you to read

^_^Snack Street

There are too many delicious snacks here

Bozi cake, candied haws, ginger, milk, peanut chunks, licorice cake, cold cake, cheesy rice roll blablabla can directly solve the problem of eating

3. Travel tips

amp; transportation

Shenzhen Metro Line 10 has just been opened, and Gankeng Station is probably prepared for the scenic spot Gankeng Hakka Town.

If you get on Line 10 and find any destination at the terminal station Such a wonderful thing happens at the last station. If you panic, just get off the train and change to the next subway to save your life.

After exiting Exit B of Gankeng Metro Station, you may feel confused and doubtful about your life for a few seconds. clock, but just walk forward firmly along the dusty road (it is recommended to walk on the right side, there is greenery on the right side of the road, and auto parts stores, convenience stores and construction sites on the left side)

amp; time

Optional: Arrive at 9:30 to 10 in the morning. It will be quiet at first and there will be no one around. You can stroll around quietly. When you come out, most shops are already open. You can start shopping and do it at the snack street. Lunch

Optional 2: Arrive at four or five in the afternoon. By this time, it is no longer so hot, and various shops are open for business. After dinner, we stopped at the snack street and watched the night view of Gankeng Town filled with red lanterns.

amp; costume

Young ladies can borrow clothes from the costume shop at the entrance of the town for 50 yuan an hour. The style of Gankeng Town and the costumes match well

amp; Other random thoughts

I didn’t write about Little Straw Hat Paradise because I thought it was boring, so I didn’t go there

The map of Gankeng Town is as follows, but once you enter, You will find that you don’t need a map, just follow your heart. There is always a road at the end of the road. Where there is a road, there will be surprises. Just know how to find the gate archway.

There is a store called "Shenzhen Souvenirs" that has Shenzhen in it. A set of postcards costs 20 yuan, which seems okay