November20
In last article, I have already listed 5 famous historical streets in China and now introduce the other 5 for all of you.
Pingjiang Street in Suzhou
A Famous Historical Road in Pingjiang
Pingjiang Street is a historical road dating back to Song Dynasty, running alongside the Pingjiang River and has a total length of 1,606 meters. You can feel the history when you hit the road, with old history building at the two sides as well as Chinese people unique traditional living style.
Walk through the street, you will see lots old Chinese houses, restaurants, teahouses and hotel serving traditional food and drink as well as reflects their ancient building architecture of China. Pingjiang Street is a relatively quiet, calm and peaceful street. You can feel the atmosphere and enjoy the layout of the street.
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys in Fuzhou
A Largest Well Preserved Historical Street
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is largest well-preserved historical heritage site in China, covering an area of 40 hectares which located in the downtown area of Fuzhou, Fujian Province. The layout dates back to the Tang and Song dynasties, almost 1,000 years ago.
Divided by Southern Street as the central axis, the original three lanes are in the west including Wenru Lane, Yijin Lane and Guanglu Lane. On the other hand, the seven alleys are in the east refer to Huang Alley, Gong Alley, Yangqiao Alley, Langguan Alley, Ta Alley, Anmin Alley and Jipi Alley. The lanes and alleys were home to hundreds of houses built by built by wealthy people in the Ming and Qing dynasties. There has been home to many famous people, including politicians, military leaders, writers and poets. Today, 159 buildings still remain well-preserved till now.
Badaguan (Eight Passes) in Qingdao
A Famous Street with the Combination of Architectures of Different Countries
Badaguan, or Eight Passes, is a historical street district in the southeast of Qingdao, Shandong Province. The name Eight Passes comes from eight roads named after the eight strategic passes of China's famous passes, which are Jiayuguan, Juyongguan, Wushengguan, Ningwuguan, Shanhaiguan, Shaoguan, Zhengyangguan, and Zijingguan.
Had become home of many foreign consulates at past, Badaguan becomes famous for combining the architectural styles of different countries. There are more than 200 villas in the exotic architectural style of more than 20 countries, including Russia, UK, US, France, Germany, Denmark, Greece, Spain, Switzerland and Japan. It is also called "little Switzerland" because of their unique architectural styles and layout. You can admire the combination between Eastern and Western architecture with come to the street.
Zhaode Ancient Street in Qingzhou
A Famous Prosperous Street in the Ancient Times Remaining the Original Feature
With a history of 2,200 years, Zhaode Ancient Street has become home for ethnic Hui merchants who were migrant from the Western Regions and settle in the street. The old street also became prosperous during the Ming and Qing dynasties which offer numerous famous shops and workshops.
Today, the street remains its original layout and some of the old buildings still stand. Come to the street, you could feel the true character of that ancient street which still keeping its history and lifestyles alive.
Qilou Old Street in Haikou
An Oldest Street Combining the Architectures of Many Countries
Located in Haikou, the province of Hainan Province, Qilou Old Street features a stylish fusion of European and Asian architecture, as well as Indian and Arabic influences. With its origins dating back around 2,000 years to ancient Greece, arcade architecture was introduced to Haikou by overseas Chinese merchants from 1820-1840.
In total, there are more than 200 Qilou buildings along Qilou Old Street. The oldest building is Sipai Building, dates back some 600 years to the Southern Song Dynasty. The street has housed consulates, churches, post offices and banks belonging to 13 different countries. Today, it remains Haikou's business center whilst also giving visitors a taste of traditional Haikou life.
Come to these favorite historical old streets then you will be able to enjoy layout, architecture, and even the lifestyles of China ancient times.