Stroll through the ancient city of Shangcheng!
Walking on the stone roads of Shangcheng District, it feels like every step is in time with history. 👣 The ancient city and streets are not only whispers of time, but also faithful witnesses of the city's history. 🏰
🚶 Citywalk route recommendations
Ancient Qiantang Gate ➡️ Ancient Pujin Gate ➡️ Ancient Qingbo Gate ➡️ Ancient Fengshan Gate ➡️ Ancient Houchao Gate ➡️ Ancient Wangjiang Gate ➡️ Ancient Qingtai Gate ➡️ Ancient Qingchun Gate
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🚪 Ancient Yongjin Gate, a place with a story hidden in its name. As one of the ten ancient city gates of Hangzhou, it witnessed the legend of the golden ox emerging from West Lake, as well as the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty and the Kangxi Emperor's southern tour. Today, although the city walls are gone, the charm of "long walls connecting the clear waves" still echoes on Nanshan Road and Hubin Road. 🛶
🌊 Ancient Qingbo Gate, a poetic place with the charm of a water gate. It was once a haven for poets and scholars, as well as a passage for firewood to enter the city. Every time the sun sets, the folk song "Firewood Carriers Outside Qingbo Gate" gently rings in your ears, as if you can travel back to that peaceful yet busy era. 🌳
🐉 Ancient Fengshan Gate, the southern end of the Southern Song Imperial Street and the guardian of Phoenix Mountain. It witnessed the glory of the Southern Song imperial city and the invasion of Yuan soldiers, and also carried the joyful memories of "Horse Racing Outside Zhengyang Gate." Today, although the land city gate is no longer there, the weight of history and cultural charm are still deeply imprinted on this land. 🐎
🌊 Ancient Houchao Gate, named after the bamboo cage stone cart and waiting for the tide. It was once the guardian of the Qiantang River and the entrance for Shaoxing wine into the city. Every time the tide surges, the folk song "Wine Jars Outside Houchao Gate" floats in the air, making you feel as if you can smell the rich aroma of wine. 🍶
🌉 Ancient Wangjiang Gate, the southern gate by the Qiantang River and a great place to watch the river tide. It was once a major water and land transportation hub in Hangzhou, as well as an important place for welcoming and sending off guests. Today, Wangjiang Gate has become an important landmark in Hangzhou, quietly telling the story of the ancient city and waiting for every history and culture lover to explore. 🌊
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Come to Shangcheng District and let's walk through the traces of these ancient cities, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, and feel the stories hidden by time! 🚶♀️🚶♂️