On the morning of April 7th, visit the ruins park of the ancestral temple in Yinxu Palace, and then return to the hotel in Tangzi Street to have a rest around two o'clock in the afternoon. After lying in bed for two hours, I decided to go to Anyang Old Town after getting up.

The old town of Anyang is the main area where Anyang residents in Wenfeng District used to live, including Jiufu Eighteen Alleys and Seventy-two Hutong. Anyang Old Town was built in the early years of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty, and it has been more than 611 years now. It is a typical residential building in Ming and Qing Dynasties. However, there are fewer and fewer old areas left in Anyang, which only exist in an area south of Wenfeng North Street, that is, South Street and the streets and alleys around South Street. South to the south gate bus station of the old city. North Street, Bell Tower and Tangzi Street have been completely transformed, and there is no shadow of the old city in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The residential buildings in the old city have been quite dilapidated, and many of them have become dangerous buildings. It seems that residents have no right to renovate their houses, because they have been classified as cultural relics protection units. I think the owners of these old houses are looking forward to the renovation of the old houses? The government certainly doesn't care about these dilapidated Ming and Qing dwellings, and it wants to completely transform this disharmonious area into a new city.

the reason for the delay in the renovation is probably because there is no smooth communication between the indigenous residents' claims for compensation and the government's demolition expenses? Of course, the protection of ancient buildings may also be considered. Obviously, it is very difficult to protect these ancient buildings, which are mostly dilapidated or even dangerous. It may cost more than tearing down and rebuilding. In this way, in order to keep a memory and feelings of the old city for Anyang residents, the best way is to rebuild the old city as it is. The topic has returned to its original place, and it still involves the issue of demolition fees. In fact, there is only one question: does the government have money?

cross wenfeng north road, continue south, and you will arrive at Gulou square. There is no Drum Tower in Drum Tower Square, just a big intersection. Many food stalls and restaurants on the road look dusty and have little spirit. Standing in Gulou Square and looking north, you can see the bell tower standing on the central axis. In fact, the Gulou Square needs to rebuild a Drum Tower. I crossed the intersection of Gulou and walked south along South Street. Both sides are dilapidated Ming and Qing residential buildings. It used to be a living yard, an ancient way of life, and now it has become a small door. Clothing, department stores, restaurants, hardware ... everything for daily use. However, there are still indigenous people living in this old area.

compared with modern cities with many tall buildings and clean windows, I still like this old city with a strong street flavor. Although the houses are low and the doors and windows are dim, the unpretentious street life makes people feel real and peaceful; It seems that you can let time stand still here and let you enjoy it slowly. As a foreigner, I naturally can't understand the feelings of the indigenous residents for the old city, but I can see the kind of security and satisfaction that the old man shows when he sits at his door and looks at the busy streets. What I saw was only a moment, but he stayed with this old city for the rest of his life.

I walk along South Street until I come to the east-west Wenming Avenue, where the south gate of the old city is. I walked to the south gate bus stop and started to return. Returning to Gulou Square, I walked to a street heading east. At the end of the street is Anyang No.1 Experimental Primary School. Go back to the elementary school and you will find the Chenghuang Temple. There are several halls in the Chenghuang Temple, which are ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties. There is no charge for entering the temple, but you can rely on your ID card. According to the records, the Chenghuang Temple is a courtyard with six entrances, and I only see four entrances. There is a half-open iron gate at the back. I see a very old building behind it. Could it be another courtyard? I wanted to go in and have a look, but I was stopped by the management.

There is a separate courtyard in the west of the first hall. I think that should be counted as one.

When we came out of the Chenghuang Temple, the sunset was shining on this old city. The old city looks serene and honest, like an old man who has gone through many vicissitudes but is still full of spirit, facing the rapidly changing world without words.