What is Hengshui in Hebei province of 194 1? This group of old photos takes you back to Taocheng 82 years ago.

194 1 Hengshui, Hebei Province is a city full of primitive simplicity.

I. Hengshui City Wall

Hengshui was once an important town in Guannei during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with profound historical and cultural connotations. Walking in the ancient city of that year, I was most impressed by the remnant windy city and Shiyu city destroyed by the war. The walls of Residual Wind City are full of potholes, while Shiyu City was hit hard by Japanese shelling.

Second, cross the street

At that time, Hengshui was one of the important commercial ports along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and Hengshang Street became the landmark of local economic development. The streets and lanes are beautifully built, the storefronts are simple and full of local flavor, which is an important place for people to shop, trade and communicate.

Third, Hengshui Waterway

Hengshui Waterway is one of the important passages connecting the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and the Yellow River. There are not only shuttle water vehicles, but also vast waters, dense jungles and various aquatic resources. At that time, citizens often fished, watched birds and swam here, forming a unique entertainment and leisure activity.

Fourth, Hengshui Temple.

There are many religious sites and places of interest in Hengshui. The most famous one is Xingtang Temple, which is known as "the first famous Buddhist mountain in North China". Moreover, there were other important temples in Hengshui at that time, such as mosques and Catholic churches, as well as various garden buildings and parks.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) People's life.

Hengshui was a city dominated by agriculture at that time. Most citizens are engaged in agriculture or commerce, and farm tools such as cattle, horses, mules and camels are widely used. In addition, due to poor traffic conditions, daily necessities and food are mostly solved through local production and processing.

Sixth, the war years.

194 1 year is the most difficult period in War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, and Hengshui, Hebei Province also suffers from it. At that time, the existence of Japanese troops in the city greatly threatened the life and economy of citizens. In this context, local residents protected their lives and property in various ways, and also actively participated in the anti-Japanese struggle.

Seven. Urban change

With the development of the times, Hengshui is constantly changing. Since the reform and opening up, urban infrastructure construction has been continuously improved, and the old city has been protected and transformed, attracting a large number of tourists to visit here. At the same time, the influence of modern technology and culture is also expanding, which makes the local economy and culture face new opportunities and challenges.