A three-day family study tour recently wrapped up in Shexian county, Huangshan, welcoming families for an immersive cultural adventure with traditional light shows, paddleboarding, and a fish lantern handicraft class.
Day one began with a riverside check-in at Yuliang Hotel, followed by a twilight tour of Huizhou Ancient Town, where families visited the Huizhou History Museum of Anhui.
At night, dazzling light shows transported them back to the heyday of Huizhou merchants, and the vivid plot allowed children to appreciate traditional Huizhou culture.
Families watch an immersive light show at night. [Photo/WeChat account: cnhsta]
Day two featured paddleboarding and a Chinese ethics class on loyalty, filial piety, integrity, and righteousness beneath the Tangyue Memorial Archways, then a visit to the master of Chinese painting, Huang Binhong's former residence to experience hands-on movable type printing.
After dinner, fish-shaped lanterns meandered through the streets of the ancient city under the night sky. This cultural feast allowed children to experience the auspicious meaning and artistic charm of fish lanterns.
Families take part in the fish lantern parade. [Photo/WeChat account: cnhsta]
Day three saw little artisans painting their own fish-shaped lanterns. Closing certificates sealed memories as Huizhou culture leapt from textbook pages straight into young hearts.
A boy colors a self-made fish lantern. [Photo/WeChat account: cnhsta]