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Zhongshan, Guangdong, is located in the south-central part of the Pearl River Delta, facing Lingdingyang in the east. Among the eight sea-going waterways of the Pearl River, Modaomen, Hengmen and Hongqili go to sea through the city. Known as "Xiangshan" in ancient times, it is a national historical and cultural city and one of the representative cities of Guangfu culture. The "Xiangshan Culture" originated in Zhongshan is an important source of modern culture in China. Zhongshan is a place where outstanding people and celebrities come forth in large numbers, and it is the hometown of a great man, Dr. Sun Yat-sen. At the same time, Zhongshan is also an important node city in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and one of the regional central cities in Guangdong.

Three girls Shanshan traveled to Shiqi, Zhongshan, and after visiting the Qijiang Bridge which can be opened and closed in Zhongshan (interested friends can read the previous article "There is a bridge which can be opened and closed on the Mother River in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, which is the mark and landmark of the city"), she returned to Sun Wen West Road Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street. Bujiexing is only a few tens of meters away from Qijiang Bridge. After crossing the road at Qijiang Bridge, you will see a statue of "Rickshaw, Driver and Passenger", which reads "Sun Wen West Road Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street" next to it. Walk in from the intersection and it is the pedestrian street.

Sun Wen West Road is the "oldest" shopping street in Zhongshan City. It was called "Ying 'en Street" in ancient times. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, this street was bought by buy buy ... and then it was expanded all the time. By 1925, it formed today's pattern. After the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen in 1925, it was renamed Sun Wen Road in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Later, because Sun Wen Road was too long, it was divided into Sun Wen West Road and Sun Wen East Road.

Sun Wen West Road Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street starts from Zhongshan Department Store at Yuelai Road in the east and ends at Zhongshan Commercial Building in the west, with a total length of about 529 meters. We look at the four directions of Sun Wen West Road Cultural Tourism Street, which connects Shiqi River in the west, Yandun Mountain in the south and sun yat-sen memorial hall in the east, forming a pattern of "mountain, water and city", and is the commercial, cultural and transportation center of Shiqi in Zhongshan. So tourists come to Shiqi, Zhongshan, and this pedestrian street has become a must-see punch point.

when Shanshan entered the pedestrian street of Sun Wen West Road from the intersection, her first feeling was: how quiet! It may be because the weather is too hot, or because it is a working day when the third girl of Shanshan arrives, so there are not many people in the street, which is particularly quiet.

Shanshan is walking into the pedestrian street. Because there are few merchants on both sides of the road, it is easy to focus on the characteristic buildings on both sides of the road. Most of the buildings here are "Nanyang style", which is a mixture of European style buildings and Lingnan arcade buildings at the end of 19th century and the beginning of 2th century. In addition, it is mixed with the artistic color of ancient buildings and integrated with the modeling of western classical buildings ... It can be said that the buildings seen on the pedestrian street not only have high cultural taste and artistic content, but also have great historical and cultural appreciation value and inestimable economic value.

Most of the buildings on the pedestrian street were built between the Qing Dynasty and the year before liberation. Usually, several or more "Nanyang arcades" along the street are connected together, forming a continuous interface effect of uneven level. Most of them are mainly 2-3 floors, and a few are 4 floors, such as China Bank Bell Tower and Sihao Hotel. Because there are rows of arcades, shopping here is not restricted by wind and rain, and people feel very comfortable walking under the arcade.

When Shanshan strolled among them, she felt that she was in Shiqi Old Street more than half a century ago. In fact, the whole street embodies the homesickness of more than 6, overseas Chinese in Zhongshan. Overseas Chinese in Zhongshan have returned home for generations and built many buildings such as houses, restaurants and hotels, which made Sun Wen West Road prosperous. For example, there were "Eighteen Rooms", "Taidong Theater", "Sihao Hotel", "Xianshi Company", "HSBC Company" and "Fushoutang Pharmacy".

At this time, I can feel that the pedestrian street has been whitewashed and maintained, which not only retains the style of the past, but also adds modern colors, making it look charming. The whitewashing of different colors on the wall makes the whole street look bright and harmonious; The streets are also full of flowers, and the gray buildings in the past are dressed in pink and beige. Benches have been added on both sides of the street for tourists to rest; Betel nut trees are planted on both sides of the road, which adds a little tropical flavor. Here, tradition and modernity are organically combined, and there is a charming cultural atmosphere.

When walking in the pedestrian street, you can pay attention to the statues on the street to reflect the situation of Zhongshan in different periods. For example, a bronze sculpture of a rickshaw is set up, which reflects a small scene on the street of Zhongshan in the 192s and 193s and is an important symbol of the pedestrian street. The "small town story relief" shows the life of all walks of life in those days ...

In addition, there is a "Zhongshan Business and Culture Museum" on the pedestrian street, which is in a house with a pink exterior wall. Xiangshan Commercial and Cultural Museum is the first commercial and cultural museum in China. Its predecessor was Shiqi Town General Chamber of Commerce in the 194s. The former Shiqi Town was the seat of Xiangshan County and today's Zhongshan City. It is now arranged as a place to show the commercial history and traditional culture of Zhongshan. Unfortunately, the day when Shanshan came was Monday, and the museum was not open to the public. It is a pity that we could not visit it.

From the street to the end of the street, although it seems quiet here, it doesn't affect that it is the "most beautiful" street in Zhongshan. At this moment, I think it must be a very charming picture to wear Hanfu or flag gift bags and walk on the pedestrian street. Even if you don't buy anything, take photos and go shopping, you can play here for a day.

In short, walking slowly and savoring carefully in Sun Wen West Road Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street will always bring unexpected gains. The whole pedestrian street takes the urban context as the main line and reflects the urban culture of Zhongshan in history, architecture, food, customs, commerce and other aspects. It is a cultural window of Zhongshan, a beautiful business card and a window for tourists to know about Zhongshan.

So, have you ever traveled to Shiqi, Zhongshan? Have you come to the "oldest" pedestrian street in Shiqi, Zhongshan, Sun Wen West Road Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street? What's your feeling about visiting Sun Wen West Road Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street? Do you think it is quiet here? What special gains did you get when you were shopping? If you have a chance to come to Zhongshan, will you come to Sun Wen West Road Cultural Tourism Pedestrian Street? Welcome everyone to leave a comment! This article is a copyright work, and it is strictly forbidden to carry, reprint or wash the manuscript without the written authorization of Shanshan. If you need to reprint, please contact the author Shanshan, thank you.