Spring is in the air, it's a perfect time for a spring outing

Spring is in the air, a perfect time for a spring outing—the company's annual spring excursion

April's spring, with its vibrant flowers, lush greenery, and pleasant weather, is the perfect time for a spring outing. Organizing an annual spring excursion for employees is one of the unique corporate cultural characteristics established since the company's inception, reflecting the company's humane care and warmth for its employees, and is also a benefit for employees. Similar to previous years, the company organized a spring outing this year. On April 14th and 15th, 2018, the company organized a two-day tour to Tongxiang Wuzhen and Haishen Nanbeihubfor team leaders, management personnel, and some employees.

On the morning of April 14th, we first arrived in Wuzhen. Located in the northern part of Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province, Wuzhen is a historic Jiangnan water town with 1300 years of history. It is a historic and charming ancient town, known as the "land of fish and rice, and the silk capital." The beauty of Wuzhen lies in its night scenery, and the most enchanting night view is in West Gate. Gentle, tranquil, poetic, picturesque, and dreamlike—these are its characteristics. Waterside pavilions, wooden window frames and doors, grey tiles and walls, bluestone arch bridges and ground, flowing water under bridges, dancing willows, houses along the river, creaking oars, and long alleys. The towering horse head walls, Guanyin pockets, undulating rooflines of old buildings, the eaves and corners of pavilions and towers, and even the rows of tiles are outlined by lights, further embellished by red lanterns of guesthouses and restaurants. The faint lights leaking from the cracks of doors and windows of residents' homes also permeate a warm and simple atmosphere, making the entire West Gate scenic area crystal clear. The entire West Gate seems like a fairyland, leaving people astonished and unsure of where they are. Taking advantage of the charming night view, everyone took photos. We strolled leisurely through each alley, feeling the beauty of the night view in every corner, as if immersed in an ancient ink painting, forgetting our way back. Our hearts felt an unprecedented relaxation and tranquility. People are in dreams, dreams are in paintings, with a feeling of soaring and transcending. The beauty of Wuzhen's night view is poetic, picturesque, and dreamlike!

After visiting Wuzhen, on April 15th, we arrived at the second scenic spot—Jiaxing Haishen Nanbeih Lake Scenic Area. Nanbeih Lake, a mountain-sea-lake panoramic resort, is located in Haishen County on the northern shore of Hangzhou Bay, Zhejiang Province. It is composed of four major resource elements: lakes, ponds, mountains, forests, coastlines, and ancient cities. It boasts abundant natural resources and cultural landscapes. Nanbeih Lake is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces the sea on one side, covering an area of approximately 35 square kilometers. The entire scenic area centers around Nanbeih Lake, with a dike lying horizontally, dividing the lake into north and south, hence the name Nanbeih Lake. Nanbeih Lake is not deep but winding, with islands in between. The southern end of the lake is the sea, where the world-famous Qiantang River tide is formed. One can appreciate the wonders of the Qiantang River tide source and the stone sail mirage, and also enjoy the fun of the seaside. The surrounding mountains are continuous, with pines, bamboos, tea, oranges…near green and far blue, embracing a pool of clear water. It can be described as a picturesque scene of mountains and lakes, with layers of mountains, winding waters, and spectacular sea views. In the spring, Nanbeih Lake is full of peach blossoms and willows, vibrant flowers, and new tea shoots, with mountains, seas, and lakes blending together seamlessly. In Nanbeih Lake, vehicles provide transportation throughout the scenic spots. Upon reaching the top of the mountain, the entire Nanbeih Lake came into view, the sight suddenly broadened. The air on the mountaintop was fresh, with birds singing and flowers fragrant, and the scenery was pleasant. Everyone took photos, feeling very comfortable!

The two-day tour passed quickly amidst the lingering beauty. Everyone had a great time and didn't feel tired at all. It relaxed our minds, allowed us to appreciate the beautiful scenery, cultivated our sentiments and hearts, enhanced the camaraderie and friendship among colleagues, and strengthened the company's cohesion. The tour was a complete success.