Nine Years Together, a Journey to Fairyland

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had ascended to the celestial realms. The crisp, oxygen-rich air, infused with the fragrance of earth and foliage, washed over us like a natural forest spa, soothing both body and mind.

Walking among the clouds, we encountered one wonder after another. The South Heavenly Gate (Nantianmen) stood majestically, its twin cliffs towering like an open gateway to the divine, 

with mist swirling through like wandering immortals. The Lotus Platform (Lianhuatai), a cantilevered observation deck, resembled a blooming lotus floating mid-air—standing there, we 

gazed down at the fathomless abyss below while clouds surged around us, a perfect blend of grandeur and serenity. The Ruyi Bridge, an elegant glass-bottomed span arching across the 

canyon, took the shape of a traditional Chinese "Ruyi" scepter (symbolizing good fortune). Walking across it felt like treading on rainbows, with sunlight and clouds reflecting beneath our 

feet, prompting everyone to pause for photos.

The rain adorned the forest with a glistening sheen—ancient trees stood lush and vibrant, mountain flowers sparkled with dewdrops, and the occasional birdsong echoed through the 

valleys, pure and resonant. As we descended via the cable car, we turned for one last look at the mist-wrapped peaks, now resembling an ink-wash painting, and marveled at how such 

a place could exist outside of legend.

Before heading back, the food market at the mountain’s base treated us to a feast for the senses. Crispy Shenxianju baked cakes, fragrant bamboo tube rice, sweet and chewy black 

rice mochi… Colleagues indulged heartily, savoring the mountain’s culinary delights.

At 2:30 PM, we boarded the return coach, our hearts full and cameras loaded with countless snapshots of this fairyland. More than just a team-building trip, this rainy-day journey 

nourished our souls with the tranquility of nature. Nine years of shared voyages, and many more to come—may we, like the clouds and peaks of Shenxianju, always rise together to 

greater heights!

—In Commemoration of Our 9th Anniversary Retreat