Hetou Old Street, formerly known as Canal Chinatown, is located in the center of Tangjin Canal Eco-tourism Resort in Fengnan District of Tangshan City, with a total length of nearly 1 km and a construction area of 31, square meters. It is known as a cultural and folk-custom characteristic block integrating catering, entertainment and sightseeing.
Hetou Old Street, relying on the unique tourism resources and cultural attributes of Fengnan District, integrates the culture of Han and Tang Dynasties and the spatial landscape to create a characteristic business focus area and cultural tourism complex. With Hetou culture as the core and the prosperous scene of the Tang Dynasty as the main line, the modern trend culture is deeply integrated with local folk culture and temple fair culture, so that tourists can experience the prosperous scene of the Tang Dynasty with thousands of people handing over their hands every day and thousands of lights at night.
When night falls, the colorful lights are dazzling, creating a splendid atmosphere for the whole block. Visitors can take a cruise, roam Huifeng Lake and Hetou Old Street, enjoy the beautiful ancient charm of the night, and also enjoy the tang style lanterns hanging high and feel the scene of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. In addition, there are rich cultural activities here, such as the verve of three flowers in eastern Hebei and wonderful acrobatic performances.
Historical background of Hetou Old Street:
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Hetou Old Street gradually developed into a prosperous commercial district, with all kinds of shops, restaurants, teahouses and theaters, which attracted a large number of businessmen, literati and tourists to spend money and visit. The business atmosphere here is strong, and all kinds of goods are dazzling, especially traditional handicrafts such as silk, tea and ceramics, which are well-known at home and abroad.
The architectural style of Hetou Old Street is unique, with typical residential style of Jiangnan water town, small bridges, flowing water, blue bricks and black tiles, and carved wooden windows, full of quaint and elegant atmosphere. In addition, there are many historical sites and places of interest here, such as the stone arch bridge in the Song Dynasty, the Confucian Temple in the Ming Dynasty and the ancient stage in the Qing Dynasty, which have witnessed the historical changes and cultural accumulation of Hetou Old Street.
above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Hetou Town