Legend has it that it began in the Eastern Jin Dynasty and remained unchanged in the Tang and Song Dynasties. It was renamed Wuma Street in Qing Dynasty, Zhongshan Road in 1934, and the name of Wuma Street was restored after 1949. 1974 changed to asphalt pavement. /kloc-0 was designated as a landmark shopping pedestrian street in Wenzhou in April, 1984.
Wenzhou's most famous commercial street, the traditional commercial center of Wenzhou, is lined with various shops along the street. 1999, was named as the national "100-city, 10000 shops without fake goods" demonstration street. From 2000 to 200 1 year, Wuma Street was rebuilt, retaining the original architectural style of combining Chinese and western styles.
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Wuma Street is the area with the strongest commercial and cultural atmosphere in the old city of Wenzhou. The buildings on both sides have basically maintained the original western style, and there are many shops along Wuma Street. From 2000 to 20001year, Wuma Street was rebuilt, retaining the original architectural style of combining Chinese and western styles, as well as a number of time-honored brands such as the first department store, Wuweihe grocery store, Jinsanyi silk store, Laoxiangshan drugstore and Wenzhou restaurant.
There are many alleys hidden near Wuma Street. Incredibly, there are more people in the alley than in the street? ! There are countless authentic Wenzhou foods hidden in the surrounding alleys, such as pot stickers, fish cakes, jelly, almond rot, ice cream and eggs.
Fish circle shop is also a well-known old shop in Wenzhou. A bowl of fish ball soup, a dish of fish cake and soy sauce vinegar, Wenzhou people's afternoon tea! With the authentic East China Sea? ? Very simple bowls and chopsticks made of fish are simple and authentic Wenzhou cuisine. A Jiu noodle restaurant, Wenzhou restaurant, wonton, jiaozi ... suddenly feel very warm along a row of small tables on the side, which is really the street flavor of Wenzhou.
Now Wuma Street has gathered well-known Wenzhou brands such as Kangnai, Aokang, Gilda, Baoxiniao and Zhuang Ji. Of course, the gold shops all over the street are also a major feature of this street. Foreigners or locals will also come here to buy gifts and give them away. It is called "the busiest commercial street in Wenzhou".
As for the memory of Wuma Street, it exists in the memory of most Wenzhou people. Wuma Street still maintains the architectural style of the last century. Even if there are changes, the overall architecture will always remain the same.
Most of the century-old shops along the street still retain their own brands. Except how many shops have come and gone before and after the arrival, Wuma Street has always maintained the charm of the old street and remained unchanged in the memory of Wenzhou people.