Jiujiang, Jiangxi Province, is a famous city in Jiangnan with a history of more than 2,200 years. In ancient times, it was called "Caisang" and " Xunyang ". Jiujiang is full of beauty, outstanding people and a superior geographical location. It is known as the "Estuary of the Three Rivers and the thoroughfare of seven provinces". However, in the 1930s, in order to achieve the ambition of colonial rule over China, Japan sent intelligence personnel to shoot and collect materials on astronomy, geography, historical changes and other aspects in various parts of China in the name of adventure, creating conditions for further invasion of China. "Asia Dong Yin Painting Collection" is one of the "achievements" achieved by Japanese intelligence personnel 's adventure in China.
"Yadong Seal Painting Collection"
Select 20 old photos of Jiujiang (black and white photos are colored later) below to experience the unique Jiangnan architecture and humanistic style of Jiujiang in the 1930s.
Lushan Wenshu Platform
This is the Manjushri Platform in the 1930s, located on the hanging rock protruding to the west of Tianchi Mountain . This is an excellent place for to view the sea of clouds in Lushan.
Manjushri Platform was first built in Eastern Jin period. Later, it has been damaged many times and was rebuilt during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. The Manjushri Platform I see now was repaired in the early years of the Republic of China.
Boi Pier
This is a shore pier in Jiujiang City, and several small boats docked on the shore. The shore is covered with green trees and there is a row of European-style buildings. Here, people and goods migrate back and forth, taking a ferry is a very common mode of transportation.
As early as the Jin Dynasty, Jiujiang was already a city where "merchants gather". During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was also one of the "three major tea markets" and "four major rice markets" in the country, and it was also a major commercial port in West Jiangxi Road.
Street at the west gate of the city
This is the street scene located at the west gate of Jiujiang City. Jiujiang was bustling and lively in the 1930s, with shops on the streets and pedestrians on the streets. On both sides of the street, Chinese and Western-style buildings complement each other.
Longkai River
This wide river channel is the Longkai River in the 1930s. Longkai River is also known as 湖, with a total length of 47 kilometers. Jiujiang has developed its shipping industry since ancient times, and Longkai River Estuary was the most excellent safe haven at that time.
After the Opium War , Jiujiang was designated as the port for ports to trade , and the British concession was established on the east coast of the entrance of Kuangpu. In 1996, due to the needs of urban development, Longkai River was filled and became history.
Hukou Town Full View
This is a bird's-eye view of Hukou Town in the 1930s. The key to the rivers and lakes is the thoroughfare of the three provinces. The town is quiet and surrounded by mountains. A city wall winds and leads into the distance along the rolling mountains.
Hukou, built in the Southern Tang period (950). It is named after its location at the mouth of Poyang Lake into the Yangtze River . It is the "North Gate of the Water on Jiangxi". It was affiliated to Jiujiang Prefecture during the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the Republic of China period, Hukou County was part of Xunyang Road.
shizhongshan
30s Shizhongshan, has a beautiful scenery, and is located at the junction of the Yangtze River and Poyang Lake. Landscapes, architecture and inscriptions together form a typical Jiangnan garden. He is also famous all over the world for " Shi Zhongshan Ji" by Su Shi .
Shizhong Mountain is the first mountain of China's everlasting wonders. Today, Shizhong Mountain is a national scenic spot in and a national AAAAA tourist attraction.
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Legend of the daughter-in-law's tower: In ancient times, a daughter-in-law was lazy and unfilial to her mother-in-law, and her mother-in-law even served her daughter-in-law. After her mother-in-law was exhausted, the villagers built a tall tower for her. My wife was dissatisfied and built a high tower, which was struck by lightning.
Dayue Peak
This mountain is called Dayue Peak, which is the second highest peak of Lushan . Nearby, strange rocks are rugged and canine teeth are intertwined. far away. The mountains are piled up, and the clouds are rising. Climbing to the Great Moon Peak, you can see the beautiful scenery of Mount Lu.
Monk on Mount Lu
A monk, wearing a monk's robe, stood in a round arch. There are three words above the door lintel. Can you recognize which three words it is?
Since ancient times, there have been many temples on Mount Lu, and there have been more than 800 existing temples. Among them, Donglin Temple and Tiefo Temple are the most famous.
Xunyang River Head
This is the Xunyang River style in the 1930s. A stone bridge spans the river in the distance, and a hundred boats are competing in the near distance, and fishermen are fishing.
Xunyang River is located in the Jiujiang section of the Yangtze River and has been very famous since ancient times. Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi "Pipa Xing" writes: The Xunyang River sees off guests at night, and the maple leaves and reeds are shining in autumn.
Bailu Cave Academy
This is the Bailu Cave Academy in the 1930s. is located in the southern foot of Wulao Peak and is one of the four major academies in China. Siheyuan faces north and south, with a herringbone-shaped hard top, with a pure and indifferent spirit.
Bailu Academy , the founder of can be traced back to Li Bo of in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Later, he was famous all over the world because of his lectures in the Song Dynasty, such as Zhu Xi and Lu Jiuyuan, who taught here. In 1988, it was announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit and a national second-level nature reserve.
Yamen in Nankang City District
This tall and magnificent building is the gate of Nankang Mansion's yamen. The road in front of the door was straight and several people were entering the yamen. 官网 is located in Xingzi County at that time, and Nankang Prefecture was abolished during the Republic of China period.
The archway in Nankang City
This was a archway in Nankang City at that time. Through this archway, you can see that there is a archway in the distance.
Nankang has many historical sites and unique scenery, with the brilliance of the small town in Jiangnan and the vast and magnificent beauty of Poyang Lake. For thousands of years, it has been praised and yearned for by literati and scholars.
Zhongyang Street
In the photo, Zhongyang Street is prosperous in commerce. Along the street are a row of porcelain shops, and the shops are filled with all kinds of porcelain, which are dazzling.
In the past, Britain, France and other countries have successively built consulates, industrial departments, police stations, tax agencies, foreign companies, etc., and people call this place "Zhongyang Street". Later, after the concession was taken back, "Zhongyang Street" was renamed "月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月月
Jinlun Peak
This spire on the mountain peak is the relic tower located on the Jinlun Peak behind Guizong Temple . The tower was built in Jin Dynasty period.
In history, this relic tower has been reborn and abandoned. It was rebuilt in the 14th year of Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1749). The tower was inlaid with iron plates and was seven-stage hexagonal, with each side about three feet wide and about six feet high. In 1938, it was bombed by Japanese artillery shells and the treasures in the tower were plundered by Japanese troops.
Xianren Cave
This cave located in the mountain is called Xianren Cave. The cave is four meters deep and can accommodate hundreds of people. According to legend, it is the place where one of the Eight Immortals Lü Dongbin lives.
The rock walls in the Immortal Cave are engraved with many famous calligraphy treasures, which also adds a strong humanistic atmosphere to this natural cave.
Poyang Lake mouth
This is the Poyang Lake mouth in the 1930s. The lake is covered with smoke and waves, and the boats of all sizes are shuttled back and forth, and the shore is covered with green trees. The unique Jiangxi houses are beyond your eye. There are some small boats moored on the pier on the shore.
Poyang Lake is the second largest lake in China. In modern times, due to silt and reclamation, the lake surface has been shrinking.
Gantang Lake
This beautiful lake is called Gantang Lake, which was called Jingxing Lake in ancient times. Gantang Lake in ancient times. The lake water is the spring water from Mount Lu.
Jingxing Lake is at the south gate of the city. For the convenience of travel, Jiangzhou Governor Li Bo built a dike in the lake, and there is Sixian Bridge on the dike. In order to express gratitude to Tang Governor Li Bo, descendants renamed the lake to "Gantang Lake".
Haihui Temple
This building complex is Haihui Temple located at the Wulao Peak in Lushan. It was built in the 46th year of Wanli (1618) . After several damages and reconstructions.
Li Bai once wrote a poem: "The five old peaks in the southeast of Lushan Mountain, the blue sky peeled out golden lotus. Jiujiang is beautiful and can be seen, and I will nest here with pine trees."
Bird view of Guling
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30s in the Jiujiang River Ridge style in the distance, with undulating mountains and clouds and mist; nearby green trees are hidden, there are villas. According to statistics, there were 712 villas in 928. Among them, there are 518 villas for foreigners and 194 for Chinese. At first glance, it looks like , Ten Thousand National Architecture Museum .
These old photos reflect the appearance of Jiujiang in the 1930s. Jiujiang in the past was prosperous and quaint; today, Jiujiang is presented to the world with a new look. I believe that Jiujiang's tomorrow will be better!
