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It is often said
Because one falls in love with a city
But for the old residents of Yishui Road
Because of one road, unforgettable this city
Yishui Road, from the Governor's Palace Square in the west to Jiangsu Road in the east, is a small road with only more than 300 meters.
But this beautiful sightseeing street is more than 100 years old.
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This old street, less than a mile long, is deep and boundless, and the vicissitudes of European-style buildings loom under the shade of green trees; the closed hollow iron gate tells countless urban years.
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Yishui Road - a silent old street, but flowing with thick city fireworks, witnessing the vicissitudes of the past century in the depths of history.
If architecture is an open book, then the old building of Yishui Road must record the temperature of the times.
Former site of the Governor's Palace in Jiao'ao, Germany
No. 1 Yishui Road
The former site of the German Jiao'ao Governor's Palace, which has a strong classical color, sits at the southern foot of Guanhai Mountain, with its back to the sea, condescending.
The solemn and elegant shape emphasizes its solemnity and solemnity.
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After a hundred years of the former site of the Governor's Palace in Jiao'ao, Germany, it still stands on the Yishui Road, recording the vicissitudes of the city.
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No. 1 Yishui Road, once a U.S. consulate, is built on a hillside hill facing east, with red tile roofs and yellow walls that stand out.
Yishui Road No. 3
Enter through the back door of the courtyard and follow this path all the way south to the front of the villa to enter the main entrance of the villa and admire the elegance of this old building.
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No. 3 Yishui Road, the former site of the Villa of prince Gelpk, Germany. The courtyard is surrounded by green trees and is naturally matched, which is very suitable for living.
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This century-old building has been through many vicissitudes, but it still exists intact on Yishui Road, if you happen to pass by, you may wish to walk in and listen to the story of the old building.
The old house of Stickfords at No. 5 Yishui Road, the old house of Didreich at No. 7 Yishui Road, the former site of the British Consulate at No. 14 Yishui Road...
These exotic buildings, warm and elegant red tiles, with beige facades or dark green imitation wood structure decoration, make the architectural community on Yishui Road full of romantic atmosphere
▲Image source: Guanhai photographer @ Xing Zhifeng
At the beginning of June every year, when you go to Yishui Road, the beautiful scenery of Ziwei is dazzling, gorgeous but not conventional, and noble and pure.
Amusement board
With the light wind swinging, you can also smell the faint floral fragrance, and in the Yishui Road, the various flowers complement each other.
A pink romance unfolds in early summer, bringing a strong romantic poetry to Yishui Road. The surrounding plane trees also stand next to the Yishui Road, changing different colors in different seasons.
Find a good weather, stroll through this old street, look at the sycamores on the side of the road, and quietly admire the patchwork of old buildings.
Yishui Road, a century-old street hidden in the shade of French sycamores, will also be cherished forever in people's memories.
Stroll down the century-old streets
A breeze
Paved bluestone roads
Flowers that grow freely
Extra touching
Article source: Qingdao Shinan District Culture and Tourism Bureau