On the afternoon of June 9th, in the ASEAN gathering area along the banks of the Xishui River, scenes of citizens and tourists sitting around cafes and leisurely chatting could be seen everywhere. Relying on the rich leisure space in the park, more and more citizens choose to spend a pleasant afternoon here and experience the urban slow life in Southeast Asian style.
(A corner of ASEAN. Photo by Li Pubing, a full media reporter from Huaihua Daily)
In the park, the indoor leisure area, riverside terrace, and outdoor lawn each have their own charm. In the interior space, a large area of french window lead the view into the room. The leather card holder and the log long table create a quiet atmosphere. Citizens either work quietly at the desk or talk quietly with friends. The coffee fragrance accompanies the green outside the window to dispel the daily busyness; On the terrace by the river, folding chairs are arranged along the riverbank, and people sit by the railing, sipping coffee and chatting. The evening breeze carries the fragrance of plants and trees, complementing the scenery by the river; In the outdoor lawn area, tables and chairs under thatched umbrellas are scattered in the forest, and the sunlight shines through the branches and leaves, casting mottled light and shadow. Three or five friends sit around the table, sharing fun stories, enjoying tea drinks, and unloading fatigue in the embrace of nature.
(A corner of ASEAN. Photo by Li Pubing, a full media reporter from Huaihua Daily)
As an important cultural and tourism gateway for Huaihua to connect with ASEAN, ASEAN is creating high-quality consumption scenarios for citizens through diverse leisure formats. Strolling through the Ten Kingdoms Pavilion and tasting Southeast Asian cuisine, while enjoying a cup of coffee and finding a corner to relax, has become a new way for citizens and tourists to unlock the ASEAN community. The fusion of exotic charm and urban slow life here not only enriches the leisure choices of citizens, but also injects new vitality into the Huaihua cultural and tourism consumption market.
(Full media reporter Li Pubing)