Chaiqiao Old Street is located in Beilun District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China. It is an ancient town with a long history and profound cultural heritage.

The old street is named after the bridge, and its history can be traced back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. At that time, it was a main passage connecting the north and the south, and gradually formed a bustling commercial district. Nowadays, Chaiqiao Old Street has become a cultural tourist attraction in Ningbo with its unique historical features and regional characteristics.

Chaiqiao Old Street is about 1,33 meters long, with an L-shaped layout. Local residents are used to dividing the old street into upper street, middle street and lower street with the bridge as the boundary. The architectural style of the old street is simple, and the stone road is lined with rows of antique brick and wood buildings, many of which retain the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In these old buildings, there are not only shops and residential buildings, but also some carriers of traditional culture, such as ancient temples, ancient houses and handicraft workshops.

Chaiqiao Old Street is not only a historical witness, but also a vibrant business district. Here, visitors can taste authentic Ningbo cuisine, such as traditional snacks such as Chaiqiao fried and dried rice cakes, and can also buy various special handicrafts and local specialties. Most of the shops in Old Street are run by local residents, who are hospitable and provide tourists with all kinds of goods and services.

Characteristics of Chaiqiao Old Street

Chaiqiao Old Street often holds various cultural activities and traditional festivals, such as temple fairs in the Spring Festival and moon appreciation activities in the Mid-Autumn Festival. These activities not only attract tourists, but also give local residents the opportunity to inherit and carry forward traditional culture.

The protection and development of Chaiqiao Old Street has also been attached importance by the government and all walks of life. In recent years, through the protective repair and transformation of the old street, the face of the old street has been greatly improved, while retaining its original historical features and cultural characteristics.

Chaiqiao Old Street is a tourist attraction that combines history, culture and commerce. It not only shows the history and culture of Ningbo, but also provides an excellent place for tourists to experience local customs and taste delicious food. Both history lovers and tourists can find their own wonderful experience in Chaiqiao Old Street.