Hengshui, Hebei Province in 1941 was a city full of quaint atmosphere.

1. Hengshui City Wall

Hengshui was once an important town in Guannei in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with rich historical and cultural heritage. Walking in the ancient city of that year, the most impressive things are the remnant wind city and Shiyu city destroyed by war. There are potholes all over the wall of the remnant wind city, while Shiyu City was hit hard by the Japanese bombardment.

Second, Hengshang Street

At that time, Hengshui was one of the important commercial ports along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and Hengshang Street also became a landmark building of local economic development. The streets and lanes are beautifully built, the storefronts are quaint and full of local flavor, which is an important place for people to shop, trade and communicate.

Third, Hengshui Waterway

Hengshui Waterway is one of the important passages connecting the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Yellow River. There are not only water transport vehicles shuttling back and forth, but also vast waters, dense jungles and various aquatic resources. At that time, citizens often fished, watched birds and swam here, forming unique entertainment and leisure activities.

Fourth, Hengshui Temple

There are many religious sites and places of interest in Hengshui. One of the most famous is Xingtang Temple, which is known as "the first famous Buddhist mountain in North China". Moreover, there were other important temples in Hengshui at that time, such as mosques and Catholic churches, as well as various garden buildings and parks.

v. People's Life

At that time, Hengshui was a city dominated by agriculture. Most citizens are engaged in farming or business, and farming tools such as cattle, horses, mules and camels are widely used. In addition, due to poor traffic conditions, daily necessities and food are mostly solved through local production and processing.

VI. War years

1941 was the most difficult period in War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and Hengshui, Hebei Province was also deeply affected by it. At that time, the existence of the Japanese army in the city made the life and economy of the citizens greatly threatened. In this context, local residents protected their lives and property in various ways, and also actively participated in the anti-Japanese struggle.

VII. Urban Changes

With the development of the times, Hengshui is constantly changing. Since the reform and opening up, the construction of urban infrastructure has been continuously improved, and the old city has been protected and transformed, attracting a large number of tourists to visit here. At the same time, the influence of modern technology and culture is also expanding, which makes the local economy and culture face new opportunities and challenges.