City Village Girl

"Come forth into the light of things,
Let Nature be your teacher."
— William Wordsworth, "The Tables Turned"

This is a channel about rediscovering slowness—where the rhythm of countryside living meets the creative pulse of city sensibilities.

Inspired by the quiet poetry of rural life, I've chosen to walk deeper into nature's embrace—where the whispers of the countryside linger just beyond the city's hum. Though my weeks are shaped by urban streets and metropolitan rhythms, my soul finds its true refuge in a weathered farmhouse nestled in Shanghai's outskirts.

After seven years as a farmer, I've learned that roots can grow in two places at once. My days now flow between Shanghai's vibrant energy and this rustic retreat, where peeling walls hold more wisdom than any skyscraper. In this space between worlds, I relearn life's essential languages.

✣ Slow living wisdom ✣ Countryside soundscapes ✣ Travel-inspired creations ✣ The quiet magic of noticing

Rita Zhu