There is such a historical street in Nanjing, which has not changed at all after a thousand years of ups and downs, and has always maintained its original simplicity and solemnity. Its status is very high in Nanjing, and it is known as the "first historical street in Jinling". It is located in Gaochun Old Street in Nanjing, but it is not located in the center of Nanjing. It is about hundreds of kilometers away from the center of Nanjing. Perhaps because of its geographical location, its popularity and prosperity are far less than most attractions in the city.
Gaochun Old Street is the most complete group of ancient buildings in Jiangsu Province. It was built in the Song Dynasty and has a history of nearly a thousand years. The entire old street is about 800 meters long and has an average width of 5 meters. Left and right, because the street is in a straight shape, it is also called "One-Zi Street". The streets are paved with blue stone, which is neat and elegant without losing its beauty. No matter it is exposed to wind or rain, or is rolled over by people and vehicles, it remains as strong as ever and is very durable.
The buildings on both sides of the street are mostly two-story shops built of bricks and wood, with strong local traditional characteristics. From the design layout, the shape is arc-shaped, which symbolizes the idea of ??pocketing wealth. middle.
There are now more than 300 shops in Gaochun Old Street. The shop architecture is unique, with exquisite carvings on some bricks and wood. Many shops have traditional calligraphy plaques, which are simple and exquisite, reflecting the It has a rich cultural atmosphere and is appreciated by the majority of Chinese and foreign tourists. As a traditional commercial street, Old Street not only relies on land trade, but also more convenient water transportation. Under the guidance of small bridges and flowing water, it not only has attractive scenery, but also greatly promotes the development of commerce.
The scenic spots in the old street mainly include 9 scenic spots such as Guanwang Temple, Qianlong Ancient Well, Folklore Museum, and Jesus Church. Most of these buildings contain ancient architectural art and simple folk culture. There are more than 1,600 exhibits in the folk museum. These exhibits mainly include basic tools for production and life and cultural instruments for people's livelihood. These tools display the local people's living customs and national customs from different aspects, and are an epitome of my country's traditional culture.
There are many local specialty products in Gaochun Old Street, among which Chunxi old wine, Gucheng Lake crabs and feather tribute fans are the most famous. During the Ming Dynasty, Gaochun feather fans were introduced to the palace, loved by the royal family, and eventually became tributes to the palace. These products also reflect the diligence and simplicity of Gaochun people. I wonder what else you know about Gaochun Old Street? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.