Exploring Chinese civilization with the General Secretary｜Chaozhou learns from the past and nourishes the present through time
Chaozhou means "in Chaozhou, the tide flows back and forth". This ancient cultural city with a history of more than 2,000 years has been known as the "Capital City of Lingdong" since ancient times. It is surrounded by three mountains and the Han River is like a belt, with continuous cultural heritage and profound heritage.
Taiping Road is located in the center of Chaozhou City. It is affectionately called "Archive Street" by tourists because of its numerous archways. The ancient city of Chaozhou, with Archway Street as its cultural landmark, still maintains the street pattern of the Song Dynasty with "curved outside and square inside, four horizontal and three vertical".
In October 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Chaozhou City for an inspection and walked along Paifang Street to learn about the restoration and protection of historical and cultural blocks in Chaozhou City. The general secretary pointed out that Chaozhou has many treasures, such as Chaozhou embroidery, wood carvings, Chaozhou opera, Gongfu tea, Chaozhou cuisine, etc., which are all unique, precious and rare. If we love this city, we must protect it and build it well.
The ancient streets flow with time, carry historical memories, and also condense the new look of the times. Many buildings in Pai Fang Street have been repaired and beautified. Former residences of celebrities and characteristic houses are "renovated as before". Historical buildings, cultural exhibition halls, and residential shops are all integrated in the block. They are antique, truly allowing the ancient city to "see people, things, and life." ".
People in the ancient city spent all their time in time. Chaozhou's craftsmanship is very particular, regardless of materials and man-hours. It is rich in characteristics and can be seen in the daily life of Chaozhou people.
This archway street is not only an ancient street, but also a historical museum. Chaozhou culture, which has been passed down for thousands of years, is infiltrating the texture of the entire city, making the ancient city continue to shine with the glory of the times.
