"Wandering Quanzhou West Street"
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West Street is the earliest developed street and area in Quanzhou. As early as the Song Dynasty, it has symbolized the prosperity of Quanzhou. It is also the most complete ancient street in Quanzhou, retaining a large number of buildings with original historical appearance. It has 1,300 years history.
A street that has gone through the vicissitudes of time, adhering to the rhythm and rhythm of the river of time, walking from the depths of history, full of smiles, and still elegant. Walking into West Street, it seems to have traveled through a time tunnel and relived the past days.
What is different from other modern neighborhoods is that West Street is paved with thick slates that have been lying here for thousands of years. This slate once had many small potholes, but now it has turned into a smooth and clear slate.
The long stone slabs have recorded how much wind and smoke, how much rain and dew have soaked them, how many burdens they have carried, and how many steps they have left behind. I seem to see the bustle of business travelers coming and going in the sound of rising tide , I seemed to see the elegant and graceful behavior of the bachelors of Binhai Zoulu, and I seemed to see the struggling people of Quannan. It is said that roads are made by people, and the smooth and clear stone roads are also made by people. I am surprised by the power of time and footsteps.
Wandering on West Street, you will be surprised by the bustling streets of row houses. The red and gray colors in front of you will definitely attract your attention. If you touch it gently, a feeling of homesickness will arise spontaneously, and a warmth will quietly pass through your heart.
The red ones are bricks, which represent auspiciousness, joy and wealth. In the eyes of Orientals, they are a symbol of enthusiasm, unrestrainedness and enterprising spirit. Zhenghe integrates the hope into the walls of the house as the heart of the people in southern Fujian who "love to fight and dare to win". The granite interspersed among them is a gray-white local building material. It is a symbol of perseverance, tenacity and unyielding spirit. Through the nameless business cards on the wall, I understand the voices of people in the past: use perseverance to achieve beauty. hope.
The streets are lined with quaint shops. An ancient business is run here, selling some seemingly outdated old goods or traditional pastries and snacks, which make people salivate. Look at the evenly frosted garlic branches, which are full of fragrance; the jujubes, which are like small gold bars, are fragrant. Crispy and crispy; the crystal clear bamboo shoot jelly has the taste of the sea; the golden ingot-like fried patties (arrows) are crispy and sweet; the fragrant Siwu Muscovy Duck Soup is rich in nutrients; the biscuits melt in your mouth, Traditional noodle batter, freshly boiled and steamed oysters, oyster omelette with exciting flavor... Of course, a cultural and historical city, in addition to attracting taste buds, the most important thing is to have cultural elements that can satisfy people's spiritual pursuits. . The seemingly shabby and messy bookstore displays hard-to-find little books, comic strips with pictures and texts, the four major classics bound in thread, and some classics left by the previous dynasty... Another store sells or buys some old sleeping bed parts. There are backboards, beams, carved decorations...
Quanzhou is indeed a window of history and culture! To get to know a city, you need to not only see its streets, but also get familiar with its streets and alleys. I leisurely turned into an alley, which was free from the bustle and hustle and bustle of the streets. The same bricks and stones, the same carved beams and painted buildings, It records the life scenes of our ancestors. Here, the pace of time seems to slow down. The occasional ringing of bicycle bells and the sound of electric vehicles gently passing by reflect the quietness and tranquility of the deep alleys. Walking There, leaning against a half-open door, was an old lady with a kind face and shiny silver hair, neatly combed. She looked at me with a smile, "Can you come in and have a look?" I asked pleadingly. "Come in!" the old lady said happily.
Unexpectedly, I asked tentative questions, but got the old man's promise. I was so lucky. As soon as I stepped in, the sunshine was just right under the square patio. The orchids displayed on the stone slabs were fragrant, the roses were bright and bright, the dianthus were tall and green, and the culture was beautiful. The thin bamboo leaves spread like pine trees, and the evergreen trees are free and easy... The old lady said: "Our ancestor's surname was Wu, and he was a famous official in Quanzhou in the Northern Song Dynasty. " From the photos hanging on the wall, there are also some Ancient books can be readThis is a scholarly family. Inadvertently, I came across ancient culture and eunuch homes. It was really a worthwhile trip.
Saying goodbye to the old lady and embarking on the way home, with endless joy and endless aftertaste, Bai Yansong said: Quanzhou is a city you have the opportunity to visit at least once in your life. Come on, friends! Let me extend a sincere invitation to tell you: Quanzhou is worth walking around, and West Street is worth seeing.