Today we slowed things down with a trip out to the countryside in Donghancun. Not many tourists get this opportunity. First we visited a gallery and got a lesson on paper cutting as well as a chance to see beautiful examples of Farmers' paintings. Then we walked down the residential side streets to the fields. Apricot, date, walnut, and magnolia trees lined the roads along with private vegetable gardens.
We got to experience one of the local residences when we got got a lesson in dumpling making. Our hosts and bus driver were more than happy to show us their techniques. Afterwards we were served a fresh lunch, one of the best we've had so far!
We got to experience one of the local residences when we got got a lesson in dumpling making. Our hosts and bus driver were more than happy to show us their techniques. Afterwards we were served a fresh lunch, one of the best we've had so far!
Last thing on our agenda today was a visit to a local NGO (non-governmental organization), the Xi'an Xincheng Huiling Sunlight Home. The Sunlight Home provides services to kids with disabilities , and we got the chance to dance with them, and practice our paper cutting skills!