Foreword

In Guangzhou, there is a place that has not been overexploited that well retains the style of old Guangzhou! However, after several planning changes, its name cannot be found when opening a new map of Guangzhou. There are Mashi Street, Tangganmen, low-rise bungalows and second-and third-story houses next to each other."Kings and generals, ministers and famous ministers are uneven, and all are honored by saints." Narrow streets and narrow alleys crisscross this place is the ancient dragon guide tail!

In Guangzhou, a city with profound cultural heritage, we often have such wonderful but consistent experiences: when it comes to "old", Long Daowei is one of the "old among old" existences. Its history can be traced back to the Southern Han Dynasty, but now it has disappeared on the new map.

According to records, Longdaowei once started from the stone tablet of Shuipongji. In the north is Longchuan Gang, in the east are General Temple and Deng Shichang's former residence, in the south are many houses listed in Guangzhou's historical buildings, and in the west is Longdaowei Market.

The place name originated from Liu Yan, the Emperor of the Southern Han Dynasty, who divided Lingnan during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. After he ascended the throne, he ordered the construction of a "Southern Suburb Altar" on the current Baogang Avenue to sacrifice to heaven and earth. A special passage for the emperor was built in front of the altar, resembling the corridor to the Hanyuan Hall in Chang 'an., called Longwei Road. Soon after the Song Dynasty unified China, all the palaces were burned, but the village formed at the Longwei Road site was still called Longwei Road. In the early Qing Dynasty, some people mistakenly wrote it as Longweidao, and in the late Qing Dynasty, it was mistakenly called Longweidao. The ancestral home of Deng Shichang, the commander of the Zhiyuan Ship of the Beiyang Fleet, who was heroically killed in the Sino-Japanese War, was also here.

Long Daowei was still a township in Panyu County at the end of the Qing Dynasty, with a large face value, almost two square kilometers. He Huiqun, a scholar at the end of the Qing Dynasty, wrote a popular Cantonese tune "Sigh Five Updates" for Long Daowei: "The moon is born in the west until the third watch. Remember to cross the Shuzhu Bridge with you when you buy a boat. You hold the pipa and sing a small tune, or Lang Du's tune, and I play the flute. The two families will laugh together to the death, wondering who will be ungrateful and will never forgive the world. Recently, my husband's heart has changed, and I still have thousands of worries and grudges... In the fifth watch, the moon shines on the east side of the wall, leaning against the twelve railings... Don't hate to fall into your dreams when you are separated, the sound of the sea building follows the Haizhu Bell. There are five kinds of laziness and sorrow when you wake up, and suddenly you see a red sun on the curtain." It can be seen that the old Longdaowei looked like a Lingnan water town, full of small bridges and flowing water houses.

The Longdaowei Market, known as the "sewer", faces the first meeting of Longxi and is down the small staircase on the left. Walking from the dragon's head to the dragon's tail, you will find the most original ordinary life.

There are all kinds of department stores, chickens, ducks and fish, dried seafood, clothes, shoes and socks. Prices seem to have stayed at 10 years ago. Flower shops sell fruits, bakery shops have aquatic products, clothes carts are outside the photo studio, everything is so casual. People walk along narrow streets and occasionally bump into each other. They are also smiling and signaling things, but it is quite interesting to think about it carefully.

The stalls are next to each other. The boss plays with his mobile phone to blow out water in his spare time.(Chat) The stalls close immediately when it rains, and the pace of life is still slower. Their lives also seem relatively leisurely.

There are many gourmet shops in Longdaowei, and many neighbors line up to help. You probably wouldn't have thought that in this low-key corner, the most authentic flavor of Guangzhou would be hidden. Since you are here, you must have a good taste.

Turn a corner from Longdaowei Market to another alley, and you can find this secret shop. I heard that Yingji Food Store was opened by several brothers and sisters. It has been running it for 38 years and is so popular that even friends in Shenzhen know it.

Every year, one month before the Spring Festival, we start to make fried dumplings with oil corners and scattered eggs. They are all made by hand kneading, filling, and shaping. It cannot be done with less effort and patience.

The store is most famous for its traditional handmade foods, such as radish cakes and steamed cakes.

Neighbors and diners from far away buy them for a few kilograms and bags, and send them to relatives and friends during holidays and holidays. They still use ancient abacus in settling accounts.

Cheap, traditional, and home-style flavor are their unified symbols. Perhaps the environment is not very friendly, but listening to the neighborhood telling about home, the long and short, and the boss remembers your tastes and hobbies. These are the most touching details of life.

The dishes of the food stalls are comparable to those of big restaurants, which locks the stomachs of nearby neighbors. The food served here is very fast, fresh, hot and spicy, and everything is cheap.

Walking in Longdaowei for a day is not afraid of being hungry. There are many porridge powder noodle shops, gourmet snack shops and many stores in the market. Guangzhou people cannot live without rice rolls. They can eat them in the morning, at noon, and at night. The essence of the sausage is that the skin should be thin, the filling should be large, and the sauce should be moderately salty and waiting for you to choose.

Inspire the yearning for the taste of old hometown. Here you can feel the authentic life of Laoguang and Guangzhou, and you can also taste authentic Guangzhou cuisine.

Weixin Pay is also very popular here, so it's done with a drop

Some neighborhoods living in deep alleys do not even close their homes. They say hello to neighbors passing by. When faced with strangers, they will not look vigilant, enthusiastically and proactively chat with you, encounter detailed guidance on asking for directions, or even lead the way.

This human touch of unconditional trust is hard to buy. It is this strong human touch that makes Guangzhou-style happiness even more shining. Does the days when neighbors miss each other and exchange cooking tips evoke a trace of yearning for slow life?

There was once a large wealthy area south of the Pearl River. It has not been overexploited, but now retains many buildings dating from the early Republic of China. According to statistics, there are 11 buildings called "Guangzhou Historical Buildings" on Longrang Street. These buildings can be said to be one of the earliest mid-level mansions in Guangzhou. These mansions were built by the richest people who did business in "Henan"(referring to the south of the Pearl River).

Pedestrians are rarely encountered on the quiet street, and the style of Laoguang is well preserved. Laoguang, a native of the blue brick house, still loves it to the bones.

There are not only Western-style buildings in Dongshan, but also Longdaowei. When you enter Longxiang Street, you can see the Western-style buildings in Longdaowei. There are house numbers and QR codes posted at the entrance of the Western-style buildings. You can understand the past of this building by scanning.

Deng Shichang Memorial Hall

Panorama of "Deng Shichang Memorial Hall"

(Historical data comes from the Internet)

Situ Zhiwen

Special photographer of Jinmen. com