The photographs were taken in Chengdu, known as the "Land of Heavenly Capital", in 1984. These old photos truly record the urban architecture, streets, scenic spots and so on in Chengdu more than 30 years ago. Through these old photos, you can intuitively understand what Chengdu looked like in the 80s! Let's take a look at it now, I hope you can get back good memories after watching it. Welcome to leave a message to share your views on Chengdu's urban development!
The picture above is chengdu in 1984, the urban area
The picture shows Chengdu in 1984, overlooking the city from above, Shudu Avenue runs through the urban area, the trees around the road are lush and tree-lined, there are not many high-rise buildings in the city, but the houses are lined up and staggered. At that time, Chengdu was like a city in the forest, and the environment was too good!
The picture above is Wangjianglou Park in Chengdu in 1984
The picture shows Chengdu Wangjianglou Park in 1984, which is located on the south bank of the Jinjiang River in Chengdu's Dongmen, built along the river, and the scenery is very outstanding. The park is named after the ancient building complex of Wangjiang Tower, and the ancient building on the left side of the river bank in the picture is the Wangjiang Tower.
The picture above is Chengdu in 1984, the Cultural Palace of the Working People
The picture shows the Chengdu Working People's Cultural Palace in the 1980s, which was founded in 1951 and is the main place for the vast number of people in Chengdu to carry out cultural, educational, artistic, leisure and entertainment activities. I saw that the gate of the Cultural Palace was still very simple at that time, and later it was renovated and became more majestic and eye-catching!
Above is a street scene in Chengdu in 1984
A street in Chengdu in the 1980s, the roadside is Chengdu's characteristic residential buildings, wooden door tile roofs, antique two-storey buildings. Seeing that the street in the picture is very sparsely crowded, and clean and tidy, it can be said that it is spotless, and the environment of that era is really good!
The picture above is Chengdu, South Suburb Park in 1984
The picture shows the Southern Suburbs Park of Chengdu in the 1980s, which is located next to the Wuhou Ancestral Hall outside the South Gate of Chengdu, built in the 1940s and 1950s, and has accompanied the citizens of Chengdu for decades. The southern suburbs park is densely wooded and green, so what makes the children's favorite is that there are many entertainment projects in the park, such as the "Tenglong Slide" in the picture. Do you remember this slippery slide? It was the most popular activity for children in the garden at that time!
The picture above is Chengdu in 1984, family planning advertisement
The picture shows a road junction in Chengdu in the 1980s, where a huge family planning advertisement stands on the side of the road. Seeing the advertisement, everyone should be very touched, right? Now times have changed, and it is time to publicize the birth of multiple children!
The picture above is Chengdu in 1984, the street people
The picture shows an intersection of Renmin South Road in Chengdu in the 1980s, when pedestrians on the zebra crossing are very lively. One of the ladies is about to step on a bicycle, and seeing this bike reminds you of the past?
Above is Chengdu in 1984, a rickshaw
In the past, the Chengdu Railway Station was parked near the rickshaw waiting for passengers, for this tricycle everyone should be very familiar, is the most convenient and economical means of transportation in that era, out of the train station to spend a few cents to sit on this rickshaw, soon you can reach the destination!
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Have you seen these old photos of Chengdu? What do you think after watching it now? Do you have a better understanding of the history of Chengdu? Have you developed a deeper affection for Chengdu, a famous tourist city? What are your views on Chengdu's tourism culture? Welcome to leave a message in the message area and discuss with interested friends!
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