In urban construction, the destruction of historical sites is inevitable. Qingjiangpu's "18 entrances on the ninth floor" has long been forgotten by history. 1996~ 1997 Chengde Road Phase I Project, Stone Pier historical and cultural block was demolished. The historical features of the gate were destroyed. 1998 Chengde Road Phase II Project, Huajie Street was demolished, leaving only 1/4 remains. The front section of Niuxing Street was demolished, leaving only the second half of Niuxing Street. Landfill yuelong pond. With the expansion of East Street, the foundation of An Lan Gate was completely demolished. Huaihai South Road was expanded and Doutianmiao Front Street was demolished. Newly built Huacheng Community, demolished Xie Tieli, Xie Bingyan's former residence, Li Yimang's former residence and Guanyuan Square in Qingpu District, and damaged an ancient Lycium barbarum tree. 200 1, Tsinghua Community Phase II Project demolished Chen's former residence. Demolition of Panchen Second Palace Temple. In 2002, Jinjiang Garden was completed, and Wang Shuxiang's former residence was demolished, damaging an old boxwood with melon seeds. The newly-built Lotus Pond Community, Lotus Pond Historical and Cultural Block, the earliest bathhouse "Lotus Pond" in Qingjiangpu, and Hong Men Street, a commercial street in Ming and Qing Dynasties, were demolished. Most houses in East and West Street have been demolished. Newly built Huaiyang Famous Food Street and demolished Yuhuchun Hotel. Newly-built Huacheng community, demolished new half-lent. Shili East-West Long Street, Caoshikou and Fengjicang were all destroyed in urban construction. In 2003, Moyu Lin's former residence was demolished. In 2004, Wang Yaoqing's former residence was demolished and rebuilt in another place. The left building was demolished. The New World Confucian Temple was built and Kannonji was demolished. In 2007, Shili Dongchang Street (the remaining section), Yuehe Street and Tongqing Street were demolished. In 2008, Sanfan's former residence and Long Fu Temple were demolished; Yuehe Street and Tongqing Street (remaining sections). In 2009, most buildings in Seiryuji were demolished; Demolition of the last Niuxing Street. At this point, Qingjiangpu's material heritage was exhausted.
Since 2000, Huai 'an Municipal Government has made great efforts to build "China Canal Capital", vigorously developed canal tourism, and realized the importance of protecting cultural relics and historic sites. Some historic sites demolished in urban construction are gradually being rebuilt and restored. Antique blocks such as Zhongzhou Island, Confucian Temple Xintiandi, Ming and Qing Commercial Street have been built one after another, the Canal Museum community has been opened, and the Grand Canal Cultural Square has become one of Huai 'an landmarks.
In the next few years, Huai 'an will continue to explore the cultural connotation of Qingjiangpu, rectify the surrounding environment, not only reflect the characteristics of Qingjiangpu, but also conform to modern life, build a brand of canal tourism and establish the image of Huai 'an city. Qingjiangpu will be displayed in front of the world, with both cultural connotation and modern flavor. From 20 10, Qingpu District of Huai 'an City will hold a large-scale "China Huai 'an Qingjiangpu Temple Fair" every year from the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival. The temple fair was held in Xintiandi, Qingpu Confucian Temple in Qingjiang.
The first Qingjiangpu Temple Fair lasted for seven days, and the activities held included folk performances, treasures, calligraphy and painting photography exhibitions, snack tasting and so on. Since the second session, the duration has been extended to 19 days, and additional activities include lantern festival, blind date party, folk parade, children's drama carnival and so on. In the third session, more interactive and modern activities were added, such as the winter swimming invitational exhibition and talent show.
Qingjiangpu Temple Fair has had a remarkable influence since its establishment, showing the spiritual outlook of Huai 'an people and protecting and promoting Qingjiangpu culture to some extent. Eight provinces and 35 cities along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal jointly declared the heritage sites along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal as world cultural heritage. 20 12 On September 26th, representatives of 35 cities signed the Agreement on Joint Protection of the Grand Canal Heritage in Yangzhou.
Qingjiangpu, as a brilliant town created by the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, also retains many heritage sites. Six sites located in Qingjiangpu, including Qingjiangmen, Qingkou Hub, Wu Gong Temple, Qing Yan Park, Fengjicang Site and Qingjiangpu Building, were all included in the first batch of 65 heritages declared by the Grand Canal.
20 14 On June 22nd, the Grand Canal of China was officially listed in the World Cultural Heritage List. Among them, there are two heritages officially listed in the World Cultural Heritage List in Qingjiangpu area: Qingjiangmen and Qingkou Hub; There is a section of the river included in the list: Huai 'an section of the Huaiyang Canal.