Bringing the history back to the homes
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bringing the history back to the homes

China Daily  

LIU CHEN/YANG FEIYUE/CHINA DAILY Editor's note: A number of Chinese cities have maintained their cultural memory in the form of historical neighborhoods that have only added to their multilayered charm and vigor with the passage of time. In this installment, we wander about the Sanfang Qixiang neighborhood in downtown Fuzhou, sheltered by luxuriant banyan trees and immersed in a cultural atmosphere that helped nurture the course of modern China. The densely packed, historical buildings, with their mottled white walls and green moss on their black tiles, red lanterns hanging from their eaves and swaying in the wind, have a way of luring visitors into a sense of anachronism at Sanfang Qixiang. The historical neighborhood's 200-odd ancient buildings, with their Ming and Qing dynasty elements, fan out like a fishbone, creating mazelike lanes and alleys that constitute the fabric of the 40-hectare complex in downtown Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian province.

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Brushing history back to life
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

China Daily  

CHINA DAILY "While many people appreciate my art, these small works don't pose significant technical challenges; after all, they are not artistic creations but more like records. Today, Qin shares his work on social media platforms like Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili, and has also produced videos introducing ancient buildings. For example, I aim to develop products that bring ancient buildings …

Brushing history back to life
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Brushing history back to life

China Daily  

CHINA DAILY "While many people appreciate my art, these small works don't pose significant technical challenges; after all, they are not artistic creations but more like records. Today, Qin shares his work on social media platforms like Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili, and has also produced videos introducing ancient buildings. For example, I aim to develop products that bring ancient buildings …

Keepers of the century past
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Keepers of the century past

China Daily  

LIU CHEN/CHINA DAILY Admirers of qilou buildings determined to prevent memories of old city's cosmopolitan architectural traditions from fading, Fang Aiqing reports in Shantou, Guangdong. In this installment, we walk through the Small Park historical area of Shantou, Guangdong province, to see how rows of qilou overlay an exotic charm on traditional architectural roots. A century ago in the city …

Keepers of the century past
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Keepers of the century past

China Daily  

LIU CHEN/CHINA DAILY Admirers of qilou buildings determined to prevent memories of old city's cosmopolitan architectural traditions from fading, Fang Aiqing reports in Shantou, Guangdong. In this installment, we walk through the Small Park historical area of Shantou, Guangdong province, to see how rows of qilou overlay an exotic charm on traditional architectural roots. A century ago in the city …

Keepers of the century past
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Keepers of the century past

China Daily  

LIU CHEN/CHINA DAILY Admirers of qilou buildings determined to prevent memories of old city's cosmopolitan architectural traditions from fading, Fang Aiqing reports in Shantou, Guangdong. In this installment, we walk through the Small Park historical area of Shantou, Guangdong province, to see how rows of qilou overlay an exotic charm on traditional architectural roots. A century ago in the city …

Keepers of the century past
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Keepers of the century past

China Daily  

LIU CHEN/CHINA DAILY Admirers of qilou buildings determined to prevent memories of old city's cosmopolitan architectural traditions from fading, Fang Aiqing reports in Shantou, Guangdong. In this installment, we walk through the Small Park historical area of Shantou, Guangdong province, to see how rows of qilou overlay an exotic charm on traditional architectural roots. A century ago in the city …

Surprising encounters on streets where heritage lives on to this day
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprising encounters on streets where heritage lives on to this day

China Daily  

Some of the lanes and alleys in Fuzhou's Sanfang Qixiang have a unique gate: Wenru Lane; Gongxiang Alley; Taxiang Alley; Anmin Alley; Yijin Lane; Huangxiang Alley; and Langguan Alley. Our film crew had already paid to fix the machine after thwacking it into the top of an archway the day before we encountered a man taking his parrot for a …

Chongren ancient town preserves rich heritage through meticulous restoration
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chongren ancient town preserves rich heritage through meticulous restoration

China Daily  

Dragon and lion dances staged in Chongren ancient town on Wednesday. Chongren ancient town, nestled in Shengzhou, Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, stands as a beacon for the preservation of ancient architecture, setting a commendable example in safeguarding historical buildings. Encompassing a sprawling 30-hectare expanse in the northwest of Shengzhou, the town boasts a wealth of cultural heritage sites, comprising architectural complexes, …

Chongren ancient town preserves rich heritage through meticulous restoration
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Chongren ancient town preserves rich heritage through meticulous restoration

China Daily  

Dragon and lion dances staged in Chongren ancient town on Wednesday. Chongren ancient town, nestled in Shengzhou, Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, stands as a beacon for the preservation of ancient architecture, setting a commendable example in safeguarding historical buildings. Encompassing a sprawling 30-hectare expanse in the northwest of Shengzhou, the town boasts a wealth of cultural heritage sites, comprising architectural complexes, …

Guangzhou gives a glance into history
2 years, 3 months ago

Guangzhou gives a glance into history

China Daily  

The Guangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture, also known as Wenqin Pavilion, has become a cultural landmark in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. He Jingtang, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, says the design of the archives has absorbed the styles and characteristics of the traditional palace architectural style, Lingnan landscapes and the spirit …

Guangzhou gives a glance into history
2 years, 3 months ago

Guangzhou gives a glance into history

China Daily  

The Guangzhou branch of the National Archives of Publications and Culture, also known as Wenqin Pavilion, has become a cultural landmark in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province. He Jingtang, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, says the design of the archives has absorbed the styles and characteristics of the traditional palace architectural style, Lingnan landscapes and the spirit …

Ancient dwellings given new lease of life
2 years, 6 months ago

Ancient dwellings given new lease of life

China Daily  

LANZHOU - Sipping coffee in an ancient courtyard and basking under the shade of age-old trees, residents of Tianshui in Gansu province are enjoying more tranquillity and comfort as their ancient dwellings undergo renovation. "The residences here feature a combination of northern and southern Chinese architecture," says Zhao, a retiree from a local cultural relic protection institute, who has devoted …

Imperial China's Beverly Hills: A Journey Through Time in Fuzhou
7 years, 1 month ago

Imperial China's Beverly Hills: A Journey Through Time in Fuzhou

CNN  

Sanfang Qixiang is a historical neighborhood in Fuzhou, China that was once the most affluent neighborhood in the city. The neighborhood is now a popular tourist destination and is home to many of China's most famous and influential residents. Visitors can explore the mansions, gardens, and temples of Sanfang Qixiang and learn about its rich history. The neighborhood is also …

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