Haining Ganhe Street Historical and Cultural Block, Zhejiang

Haining Ganhe Street is an old street full of history and stories. It has witnessed the vicissitudes of Haining and carries the deep emotions and memories of generations of Haining people. Ganhe Street was once the central area of Xiashi Town, integrating politics, economy, and culture, and was known as "Little Shanghai." The shops on both sides of the street are lined up in a row, each with its own characteristics. The dense French plane trees and bronze statues on the street add a quiet and elegant atmosphere. The history of Ganhe Street can be traced back to the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. It was originally a river called Tonghui River, which gradually formed a street due to the riverbed being filled with silt. In 1936, it was already known as Ganhe Street. At that time, there were folk organizations such as the Silk Industry Office, the Security Regiment, and the Soy Sauce Office, as well as financial institutions such as the Xiashi Office of the Bank of China, as well as cultural and entertainment venues such as the Xiashi Grand Theater and the Lianyou Bookstore. It was the most concentrated and prosperous area of Haining culture and commerce. Ganhe Street is not only an ancient street, but also a living history book, waiting for us to read it carefully. Walking in the streets and alleys, it seems that you can hear the echoes of history, and every place is full of warm memories of the old Xiashi people. Today, Ganhe Street is famous for Xu Zhimo, and Xu Zhimo's former residence has become a popular tourist attraction, attracting a large number of tourists to visit.