There is a Liqiao Ancient Street in Fuqing, which is the Fuzhou version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'

For the old Fuqing people, Liqiao Ancient Street is an irreplaceable existence, which condenses all the historical memories of Fuqing. For young people, it is a fun and beautiful place with historical and cultural charm, where shopping and eating can be realized everywhere. The towering Ruiyun Tower, the ancient and vicissitudes Longshou Bridge, the quiet and deep thousand-year-old Song Well, and the red brick ancient houses with exotic style are unique. Liqiao Ancient Street is located at the south gate of Fuqing city, its origin can be traced back to a thousand years ago. It used to be a key fortress of the county, a hub of water and land transportation, and a gathering place for celebrities since the Song Dynasty. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the Longshou Bridge was moved here, and the Ruiyun Tower, Ruiyun Temple, Huangge Zhonglun Stone Archway, and South Gate Taxation Department were built. It was bustling and unparalleled. Walking on the old bluestone road, passing by lifelike statues, you can hear the sounds of selling, talking, and laughing. The immersive atmosphere makes people feel like they have returned to the most prosperous and glorious days of this ancient street. People who like history and culture can find their place here, and children and young people can also find a lot of fun. Experience novel amusement projects, find a place with a strong atmosphere to take photos and check in, or taste authentic local food, buy exquisite handicrafts and souvenirs, it's full of joy. The Huangge Zhonglun Stone Archway, built in the first year of Chongzhen in the Ming Dynasty, and the towering Ruiyun Tower echo each other, which is another landmark building on the ancient street. The stone archway is simple and exquisite, built to commemorate Ye Xianggao, a local official of the Ming Dynasty, who twice entered the cabinet to govern. If you look closely at this stone archway, you can see many familiar stories - Su Wu herding sheep, Chen Yisheng's return, holding a book straight pen, Chen Zhen refusing gold... and then feel the traditional Chinese virtues that have been passed down to this day. Ruiyun Tower is one of the landmark buildings of the block, and the name of the ancient street comes from the thousand-year-old bridge 'Longshou Bridge' in the block. The bridge was originally a wooden bridge, which was expanded and renovated many times, and was moved here during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. In the old days, local people had the saying 'Crossing Liqiao on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, good luck and prosperity all year round', so it was also called 'Liqiao', and the block followed this festive name. There are ancient buildings, red brick ancient houses, fan doors and arch windows, this is the Liqiao Ancient Street that has remained unchanged for a thousand years, here is both fashionable and happy and cultural history, when you come to Fuqing, don't miss this ancient street. Fuqing·Fuzhou