Building introduction: The buildings along the street are all arcade-style buildings that combine Chinese and Western styles. Most of them are two to three stories. They are mainly influenced by Western scroll-style buildings such as the consulates built by Britain, France, Germany and other countries in Beihai at the end of the 19th century. Influenced by the dynasty, most of the window tops on the walls facing the street are rolled arch structures. The outer edges of the rolled arches and the tops of the window columns have carved lines, with smooth lines and exquisite craftsmanship. Different styles of decorations and reliefs on the street-facing walls form two sets of aerial sculpture corridors in the north and south. The arcade part of these buildings facing the street is both an extension of the road to both sides and an extension of the pavement to the outside. People walking under the arcade can protect themselves from wind and rain and avoid the scorching sun. The square pillars of the arcade are thick and thick, which is quite reminiscent of ancient Rome. architectural style.

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