ancient ruins? Ruins left by ancient times? No, the market here refers to the market. This kind of place, which is open every once in a while, that is, on "market day" for nearby residents to purchase daily necessities, is called market in the north and market in the south. Therefore, the north goes to the market and the south takes advantage of the market.
The market originated from the barter exchange in prehistoric times, but there would be no market, and at most it would be a "street stall". It was not until the Tang Dynasty that there was a place to sell goods, which was considered to be a market. At that time, officials were appointed to manage market transactions. The TV series The Longest Day In Chang'an describes the lively market scene in Chang 'an, where the east city is a shop and the west city is a restaurant, from which the word "shopping" comes. There were also religious temple fairs in the Tang Dynasty, which were located in or near temples and included activities such as offering sacrifices to gods, entertainment and shopping. They were also called' temple fairs' and were also a kind of market.
in the song dynasty, the market developed even more. in the TV series "qingpingle", even the emperor took the princess to visit the market. In addition, there were night markets and morning markets in the Song Dynasty. After that, with the prosperity of commodity economy, the market forms have also become diverse, not only seasonal markets, such as the flower market in the Spring Festival, but also special markets to buy necessities, such as the rice market. Nowadays, there are not only markets in the countryside, but also weekend markets and night markets in modern cities, such as the sightseeing night market in Taiwan Province.
? Towns will be formed in developed markets since ancient times. Unfortunately, with the historical evolution, only Hong Kong and Guangdong have retained the traditional names of markets. From Shenzhen to Hong Kong by MTR, you must pass through tai po market station, and there is also Yuen Long Market. In Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, there are new markets and old markets.
Although Shenzhen was founded very late, there are many historical sites, and naturally many markets have been preserved, among which the four ancient markets are the most famous. Some of them are still developed in commerce and trade since ancient times, and some of them have been used for other purposes now. ?
Located in Shatoujiao, Yantian, it was a prosperous market in Qing Dynasty. "East and, that is, the meaning of peace in the East. Because this is a market, there is no house to live in. All the buildings are shops and workshops, and six of them are pharmacies. There are 51 similar stores, large and small, which are very dense. " (Excerpted from the Cultural Studies of Sha Tau Kok Village)
Donghe, which was originally a downtown area, has become a crowded place due to historical events. In 1898, Britain leased the New Territories, and Sha Tau Kok was included in the British Concession, which made it inconvenient for people to travel and the market was no longer there.
Today, Sha Tau Kok reproduces the prosperity of Donghe Fair in those days because of the appearance of Zhongying Street. The characteristics of "one street, two systems" make it a rare tax-free paradise in Shenzhen. Every weekend, there are a sea of people here. Maybe it has business genes in its bones.
Located in the east gate of Luohu, it was the most prosperous market in Shenzhen in Qing Dynasty. Later, the Guangzhou-Kowloon Railway was opened to traffic in 1911, which became the gateway connecting Guangdong and Hong Kong, and the convenience of transportation accelerated the prosperity of the fair. Even the city name of Shenzhen comes from this ancient market. At that time, Shenzhen Market had four gates, namely, east gate, south gate, west gate and north gate. Due to the destruction of war, only the east gate is left. Therefore, Shenzhen Market is also called "East Gate".
When it comes to the East Gate, everyone knows it in Shenzhen. After all, there is a saying that "you haven't been to Shenzhen until you reach the East Gate". Once a prosperous market, today's Dongmen Pedestrian Street is also the earliest and largest business circle in Shenzhen. Therefore, some people say that Dongmen Market has been "tidal" for more than 311 years! It can be said that without the East Gate Market in those days, I am afraid it would be difficult to have the old city of Luohu.
Tip: There is a bronze mural "The Map of Old Dongmen Market" in Dongmen Old Street Square, which was created by Pan Xiliang, a local painter in Shenzhen. This painting can make people feel the prosperity of Dongmen Market in Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The above two ancient markets have been renovated and rebuilt, so we can't see the face of that year. Guanlan Ancient Market, on the other hand, was built in Qing Dynasty, but it was basically not renovated or destroyed, and still maintained its layout and style in its prosperous period. So that when I first stepped here, I could feel broken and desolate.
There is an official introduction at the entrance: Guanlan Market is the only market block completely preserved in Shenzhen at present, and it can be called "the first street of modern folk culture in Shenzhen". At that time, there was really a lot of traffic here, which was a transit point for foreign goods to enter Huizhou and northern Guangdong, and for mainland goods to be exported abroad. Nowadays, although there are still signs hanging here that used to do business, they can't resist the erosion of time and decline. Among several historic buildings inside, there is a Guanlan Red Mansion, which is particularly conspicuous among a group of Hakka blue-gray buildings. This is a four-story European-style building, which was a hotel for foreign businessmen in those days. The design of combining Chinese and western styles is magnificent in modern times. At present, the whole ancient market has been closed for rectification, and I don't know what it will be changed into in the future. It may be a tourist attraction.
It is the farthest of the four ancient ruins, and it is located in Baoan Shajing. At that time, there was the Yongxing Bridge, the only ancient three-hole stone arch bridge in Shenzhen, which was built in the Kangxi period, and the Guang 'an pawnshop covering an area of 1,111 square meters, which was very lively. Now a hundred years later, the shops are empty, leaving only a few quiet streets.
The new bridge is far away from the city, but this ancient market has been changed the most. Nowadays, it has been upgraded to a film and television town, where crews are often stationed, and restaurants and bars are also opened. The only contact with the market is the modern market held on holidays.
Nowadays, the convenience of shopping is self-evident. Not to mention clicking on various apps of mobile phones, there are more and more supermarkets and convenience stores at home. The historical culture of the fair has receded, and it is hoped that the historical sites of the fair will be preserved for future generations to understand.