{"product_id":"beekeeper-chunyu-s-life-with-bees-in-the-woods","title":"Beekeeper Chunyu | Learn about the life of bees and taste the freshest honey","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \"Spring Rain Beekeeping relies almost entirely on guest participation, who then recommend the experience to their friends. Many adults attend with little expectation, thinking they are just accompanying their children, but end up having a surprisingly enriching experience. Reviews can be found at the end of the article.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNote: Late arrivals are only accepted within ten minutes, and the experience will not officially start until ten minutes later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Experience time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, 2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Reminder: Even if you wear protective gear, we cannot 100% guarantee that you will not be stung by a bee (although the possibility is extremely low).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e This experience includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Understanding Bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e A close look at the lives of bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Taste freshly picked honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Observe the life of a beekeeper with 20 years of experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Although I have lived in the countryside of Dali for many years, the world of bees and beekeepers was still a little far away for me, until I met Chunyu. Before that, the closest I had ever been to bees and beekeepers was by hiking to a valley where a migratory beekeeper made their home, with their hives built on the hillside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGenerally speaking, unless you are familiar with the beekeeper, they may not invite you to observe the world of bees up close. So, after meeting the beekeeper Chunyu, I, a few friends, and our children had the first opportunity to explore the life of bees, beehives, honey production process, bee dances, and taste the freshest honey directly from the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e The Spring Rain Bee Farm is located in a village at the foot of the mountain, which is accessible by car. The beehives are located in a forest surrounded by a low stone wall. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/35815fa8b6bd378ecf73f07a244a26ba.jpg?v=1735397124\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/35b342d72cbd8d40bf825f756e43deac.jpg?v=1735397125\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Before they knew it, the twins had climbed up a tree. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/3c2a235a5f3e4aea0d0561af9bd6ef58.jpg?v=1735397124\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e After drinking the honey lemonade, the children put on bee-proof suits. In fact, bees are not very aggressive, and Chunyu did not wear any protective equipment during the demonstration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/8bfd4ec316a0074957fdccb01e4d15ce.jpg?v=1735397124\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/1e418bc10f742dc06388e5e2c8f95d02.jpg?v=1735397124\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Chunyu showed us her daily routine, checking the hives, inspecting the honey, and explaining:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Which bee is the queen bee, which bee is the worker bee, and which bee is the drone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Watch the \"waggle dance\" of honey bees and learn what the different dances mean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e How can the same egg develop into a queen bee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Show us the different areas of the hive and their functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eWatch how bees turn pollen into honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e The life span of a bee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e And much more... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/d4593d33bd6477087f413fa8a710ad8e.jpg?v=1735397923\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/83e34d24c727415e014bb48b04c44373.jpg?v=1735397926\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Finally, of course, we harvested and tasted fresh honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e (This was my first time tasting freshly picked honey. Although I have seen honeycombs in the market, I am not entirely sure of their authenticity.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e The honey was freshly harvested, crystal clear and unique. I ate it up quickly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/91aed9eeb1d59a14c46146dd0b86f624.jpg?v=1735397993\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/b65a68facdca3bbb0216721ce9196878.jpg?v=1735397993\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e \"Can I lick the plate, too? I want to.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/e61e260fe29101a5ca77be18fb2489ac.jpg?v=1735397993\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/d8dd2155a337d4909bfe2d5d97912175.jpg?v=1735397993\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e If anything is unclear, you can participate in the Q\u0026amp;A session. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/218273c060ecb181c00f11200f7049f5.jpg?v=1735397993\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e Approximate itinerary:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e 10:00 AM Arrive at the Bee Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Drink honey lemon water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Wear protective gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Chunyu explains the life of bees and shares knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Honey picking and tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Knowledge quiz session\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Total duration: about 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dali Experience Community","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44674224193692,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/3450\/7676\/files\/6941b8a2-5e54-44b8-868a-1532e8b8a084_7f84c7f6-4869-4bd5-917f-9ac13a013525.jpg?v=1741972419","url":"https:\/\/qcwwsq-qi.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/beekeeper-chunyu-s-life-with-bees-in-the-woods","provider":"Dali Experience Community","version":"1.0","type":"link"}