Every small village has places worth remembering | Passing through Cizhong Village in Deqin

On the way from Weixi to Deqin, there is such a small village Although most of the houses are newly built self-constructed homes And do not retain the quaint and tranquil feeling But here stands a century-old church It has also been rated as one of the ten most distinctive churches in China That is the Cizhong Catholic Church⛪️ ⛪️The church was originally built in 1867 during the Qing Dynasty by French missionaries It was later destroyed due to religious conflicts, But was rebuilt in 1909, taking 12 years to complete. Unfortunately, it was not open when we visited We could only take a look from the outside The church's bell tower has three stories The roof features traditional Chinese-style flying eaves At the top of the bell tower stands a cross Back then, the missionaries also brought over the equipment and techniques for making Gandi wine They taught the local people how to cultivate grapes and make wine, a tradition that continues to this day. So if you want to understand the history of wine here, you can go to 'Kawaka Jiu' 🍇Cizhong Wine House Taste the hundred-year tradition of naturally fermented dry red wine The owner is very enthusiastic He told us that once every household in the village made wine But now very few do However, their family's old house and wine cellar have been preserved Even though it is surrounded by new buildings Thanks to the owner's careful creation and maintenance The old house is still very beautiful, and the courtyard is full of succulents We visited the underground wine cellar Inside, in addition to the winemaking tools There are also many treasured old photos French missionaries, the look of Cizhong Village a hundred years ago, and more can all be seen here 📍Address: Cizhong Church Located in Cizhong Village, Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province Right by the Lancang River, with the Lancang River scenery all along the way 🚗Transportation: It is best to drive yourself, it can serve as a rest stop between Weixi and Deqin County, just come and take a look 🎫Tickets: The church is free, whether you can enter to visit depends on your luck 💐In March, flowers are blooming everywhere in Yunnan, with peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, and pear blossoms all along the way～

For the first time, I knew that because of a yellow old photograph, the unique church and the well-dressed Tibetans collided with each other. It happened that soon after, a friend passed by and brought out the legendary rose honey wine. It is said that this grape called "Rose Honey" has disappeared in France, but it still grows well in the remote mountains of Yunnan. After a few drinks, the fragrance of the grapes mixed with alcohol and flowed into the blood. Since then, the cinnabar has become the heart of the cinnabar. decided to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and take a journey back in the soul. In the middle of the map, he circled on the map. Departing from Meili Snow Mountain, passing through Deqin County, the asphalt road is directly accessible. Along the Lijiang River, the steep cliffs are attached. Two hours later, you can see the church on the other side of the river and stand in the middle of the Tibetan village. This small village on the Shangri-La Ring Line has received much attention because of its unique Catholic church in the Tibetan area. It is hard to imagine how the French missionaries hundreds of years ago stopped in the deep mountains of Yunnan and how to root the Catholic Church in a strong Tibetan region. History, is a book that requires no words, and always tells people to see miracles.

All the way along the Lijiang River, across the bridge, came to this small village. When we arrived, the entire village was building houses, which seemed a bit messy. The housekeeper said that these were relocated from other places. The road was also uneven by various large cars, and the impression on this place was actually reduced. The bridge was later built. In the past, if you want to enter the village, you should slowly descend from the top to the bottom. This road is also very thrilling from above. Then we walked over the suspension bridge. This is the only way to the outside of the village. the way. There is a Catholic church in the village, also called "Zizhong Church". This is a church built by a French missionary. The whole church style reflects the characteristics of the Basilika church and the characteristics of the Roman church. The main building sits west to the east and is made of brick and wood. The Tibetans of Diqing are mostly devout Buddhists, and as an important part of their lives, the existence of the church in Cizhong is a miracle. When I walked into the church in the middle school, there were no other people in the church except the priest. The time seemed to solidify on the mottled damp wall. The right side of the church can be topped, except that the upstairs clock can't be hit, and there is nothing to pay attention to. Looking down from the second floor, the mottled walls bear witness to the passing of time.