The continent is vast and divided into areas by level in order to facilitate administration.
For example, we have 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities directly under the central government, 2 special administrative regions, a total of 34 provincial-level administrative regions. Then below, there are county-level administrative districts, township-level administrative districts, and so on.
Today, I will take you to see one of the smallest towns in the country, also known as the town floating from the sea- Qiao Gang Town.
Qiaogang Town is located in the southern part of Beihai City, in the middle of Beihai Silver Beach.
Speaking of the North Sea, most people's first reaction is Weizhou Island. Indeed, as the largest island in Guangxi, Weizhou Island has a variety of sea erosion, sea accumulation, beach landforms, and is very beautiful. But in fact, there are many other scenic spots in beihai, and beihai silver beach is on a par with guilin landscapes.
Just in Beihai Yintan, there is a town with an area of 1.1 square kilometers and a land area of only 0.6 square kilometers - Qiaogang Town.
Maybe just by talking about the numbers, you can't intuitively feel how small qiao gang town is. Put it this way, suppose it is a square, from east to west, from south to north, the distance between QiaoGang Town is only about 1 kilometer, and it takes 20 minutes to walk, which is not as large as the area of many villages.
Why is a town so small? This has to start from the history of Qiao Gang Town.
In fact, listening to the name can also know that qiao gang town is related to the returned overseas Chinese. In 1978, due to the Vietnamese problem, a large number of overseas Chinese returned to China. In line with the principle of "equal treatment, non-discrimination, appropriate care according to characteristics", the Chinese government has provided refugees with basic living security and necessary employment opportunities.
In June 1979, the Chinese government and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees jointly funded the establishment of the Overseas Chinese Fishery Commune, a refugee resettlement site, which resettled more than 7,700 overseas Chinese, which is the predecessor of Qiao Gang Town, which has also become the largest centralized resettlement site for returned overseas Chinese in the country.
Since then, the government has successively allocated funds to transform the once overgrown wasteland into today's charming seaside town. This time, qiaogang town was praised by UNHCR officials as "a shining example of refugee resettlement in the world". It is also because the residents of Qiaogang Town are floating from the sea, and it is called a town floating from the sea.
If you come to Qiao Gang Town and want to experience the authentic Qiao Gang style, then you must go to the Qiao Gang Style Street of Qiao Gang Town. Here is the most famous food street in Beihai, known as the "Beihai Late Night Canteen", full of rich human fireworks smell.
The romantic style of the coastal town, the customs and customs of the Yanjia culture and the spark of overseas Chinese culture collide with each other, plus Vietnamese-style cuisine, special snacks, seafood, etc. gathered in it, such as vacationing abroad.
The neighborhood of Customs Street is home to Vietnamese expatriates, so you can taste many Vietnamese-inspired foods. Interestingly, many of the waiters are also Vietnamese, but Chinese speak very well.
A variety of shops and stalls, overseas Chinese sugar water, Hong Kong overseas Chinese fried snails, raw seafood, crab powder, Vietnamese spring rolls, special fried ice, Vietnamese roll powder and other delicacies, all of which tease the taste buds of diners.
For example, Pippi shrimp, oysters, etc., are freshly caught by the sea, and the ingredients are fresh to eat. Moreover, the price is not expensive, and it can definitely conquer your stomach.
When night falls, many vehicles come from the city or even from other places, pouring into the overseas Chinese port in a steady stream, just to taste the local seafood.
In addition to seafood, Vietnamese-style cuisines such as chicken shredded powder, crab powder and roll powder are all available on the street.
The fried ice in the "Ice Room" is the hottest, the sugar water in the "24 Sugar Water Shops" is the most famous, and the snails and scallops in the "Mekong River" food stalls are distinctive... The variety of delicious food makes people want to grow a few more stomachs. Basically, it depends on who queues up more, and will not step on the thunder.
When I went, I bought a cup of fried mango ice at 24 sugar water shops.
Stir-frying ice is a local specialty, and the owner will use two shovels to stir-fry in the plate of the ice machine to make a cup of sweet and delicious fried ice.
One bite down, there is no smooth taste of ice, and the mouth is left with a very smooth and thick original mango flavor. And a large cup is only 10 yuan, which is simply cheap enough to have no friends! If you guys are coming, I suggest you give it a try.
After a big meal, walk around the style street and encounter improvisational performances on the street. Although it is not so professional, it may be environmental reasons, it sounds infectious, and I can't help but want to sing softly to the rhythm.
You can also go to the souvenir shop and pick out some local specialties for your friends.
Spotted shrimp, silverfish and squid are very common, while North Sea sandworms and red lady fish are rare in other places. Many shops fish by themselves and dry themselves, which is a way to eat the sea by the sea.
I like the atmosphere of qiao gang style street and the story behind the town.
Although many young people are now pursuing job opportunities in big cities, in fact, small towns have their own characteristics. Staying in a town like Qiao Gang and opening a small shop on the style street is also a special life experience.
Finally, I hope that more domestic attractions can also be like qiao gang style street, not only to retain the tradition, but also to become more youthful and free.
Travel Tips
Address: Beihai City Yinhai District Jinhaiyuan Community No. 4
Transportation reference: You can take the double-decker bus tourist line, No. 3, No. 20, No. 21, No. 22 to [Qiao Gang Style Street]
Admission: Free
Opening hours: All day
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