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Beihai Old Street - Zhuhai Road: A Lingnan treasure that has stood the test of time for 200 years.

In Beihai, Guangxi, there is an old street full of stories that winds like a dragon - Zhuhai Road. It is like a living "modern architectural almanac" that has been quietly laid out on the banks of the river of time. It was first built in 1821 and was originally named Shengping Street. It has written a legendary chapter for nearly 200 years. When you step into the old street, you will see unique Chinese and Western-style arcades. The columns are solid and the carvings are exquisite. The European-style terraces on the upper floors contrast with the traditional Lingnan eaves. The Roman columns are next to the Chinese hollowed-out windows. This ingenious fusion is like a cross-border architectural dialogue, telling the story of the past commercial prosperity and cultural integration. In those days, thousands of ships competed, and goods were exchanged between China and foreign countries. Merchants from the north and south gathered here. Under the arcades, the abacus beads and the bells of the foreign firms intertwined. The Chinese silk and satin shops and pharmacies were next to the Western-style cafes and watch shops. The market and exotic customs danced together. Walking on the stone road, every step you take is on the imprint of history. The walls of the old street have been eroded by wind and rain and worn by time, but the mottled and faded walls hide a deep heritage. They have witnessed the changes of dynasties and wars, and have also been bathed in the warm sun of peace and the joyful songs of the market. Today, it is still lively and vibrant. The aroma of the special snacks from the grandma's stall fills the air. Traditional craftsmen carve shell carvings and weave straw at the street corner. The cultural and creative shops are full of novel and interesting things. The collision of tradition and modernity gives the old street new vitality. Beihai Old Street - Zhuhai Road is not only a street made of bricks, stones, wood, and tiles, but also a cultural landmark that preserves the old times and carries new hopes. It is waiting for travelers to explore the ancient and taste the old dreams of Lingnan. Beihai Old Street
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Posted: Dec 1, 2024
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