Liuxiang Historic District is an important part of the ancient city of Hangzhou, with many historical sites. Donghe is a city river in Song Dynasty, which belonged to Song Paper Workshop and Xingli Workshop at that time. In the Yuan Dynasty, the city walls expanded eastward, and the East River became a river course in the city.
The last life of old Hangzhou is still preserved here, such as planting flowers, raising birds and weaving windmills. After every afternoon, set the table in twos and threes to play cards. Thick human touch, as warm as autumn sunshine, without any impurities.
After the restoration of Wuliuxiang historical and cultural block, its small street along the river full of charm of Jiangnan water town reproduces the original flavor of "old Hangzhou" in the Southern Song Dynasty. As soon as I walked into Lane Five or Six, I was immediately attracted. Enjoy it slowly in the western-style arch, and all kinds of graffiti on the white wall add a little romance and childlike interest to this quiet neighborhood. I can't help but interact with the people in the painting, which is full of fun!
At the intersection of a super-living alley, there are several well-preserved houses of the Republic of China, all of which are about two floors south of the Yangtze River. Along the East River, most people who still live there are old Hangzhou people. Quiet and beautiful. Wooden or antique pavilions, with unique and elegant decoration, are somewhat similar to Tanhualin in Wuhan and have a strong petty bourgeoisie sentiment.
I happened to meet an alley, which was quiet and clean. This building is simple and elegant. Several children are playing and three or two old people are doing morning exercises. People practice sword, not square dance or anything. It really suits the atmosphere of this street. Life is very leisurely. It was already morning when I arrived, and everything was calm here. As an outsider, I am afraid that I will disturb the peace.
After a short rest at night, I started the night tour mode. The city is brightly lit at night, and the night breeze is blowing gently, which is really a bit cool. Cross the city road, cross the long Anle Bridge and approach one of tonight's destinations: Wuliuxiang Historic District. To my surprise, the community is exceptionally quiet at night. I thought it would be as busy as a commercial street, but occasionally only local people exercise and walk at night. Scattered street lamps let me vaguely see the hometown by the river in the night. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it is the true meaning of Wuliu Lane.