Checking in at Fuzhou Shangxia Hang

Shangxia Hang, a unique place that blends the ancient and modern charm of Fuzhou, is like a living historical scroll. The ancient streets of Shangxia Hang are a microcosm of Fuzhou's history and a treasure of Fuzhou's culture. Walking on the ancient streets is like traveling back to Fuzhou a thousand years ago, feeling the weight of history and the accumulation of culture. See how people praise it: A blessed land, Shangxia Hang, with beautiful mountains and rivers, picturesque scenery. The springs are clear and never-ending, the tea aroma is rich and spreads to every home. The bustling Jiqing Street, the extraordinary Haifeng Avenue. Fuzhou is indeed a treasured place, Shangxia Hang will surely be praised. Shangxia Hang was once a symbol of Fuzhou's prosperity. At the end of the Ming and beginning of the Qing dynasty, Shangxia Hang quickly developed its market due to the convenience of water and land transportation, becoming a hub for the distribution of goods in Northern Fujian. After the 'Five Ports Trade', Shangxia Hang became even more prosperous, becoming a settlement for merchants from various places, with numerous guild halls and shops. From the late Qing dynasty to the Republican era, Chinese national capitalism, national commerce, and the democratic revolution were born and developed here. Shanghang Road and Xiahang Road are two adjacent pedestrian streets in Taijiang District, almost parallel to the Min River. Although no longer important ferry docks, the people of Fuzhou regard the Shangxia Hang historical and cultural district as the birthplace of the 'Min Merchant Spirit' and 'Fujian Maritime Culture', incorporating it into the historical central axis of Fuzhou city and the composition of 'Three Mountains, Two Towers, One Street', making it a place for tourists to visit the past and seek inspiration, worthy of a visit.