️Travel✨ through time and reveal the vivid chapters of the history of the late Qing Dynasty! ✨️
Today, we will embark on a journey through time to explore the old photos of the late Qing Dynasty that have been sealed in time. Unveil this history together and feel the changes of that era.
First of all, we came to the inn called "Single Old Shop". The carriage stopped in front of the door, and the mottled walls revealed the vicissitudes of time. This is not a bustling inn in a costume drama, but a portrayal of ordinary life. How many people's dreams and partings have been witnessed in this inn?
Street porter with a basket full of pottery on his shoulder. Behind the handicrafts are the hard work of those craftsmen. The porter walks through the streets, as if to convey a pride in his skills.
️ Next is a special sedan chair - the mule sedan chair. There were mules in front and behind, and a palanquin driver next to it, which was a luxury for long-distance transportation at the time. How did people spend their journeys in such sedan chairs?
Group photo of the Empress Dowager Longyu. The woman who sat there was majestic. What kind of life does this woman have, is she a witness to the power of the Guangxu era, or a guardian of the ups and downs of the family and country?
Then, we entered a teahouse in Shanghai. Simple facilities, wooden tables and wooden benches, where the people at the bottom drink tea. This simple teahouse brings together a true portrayal of social life.
A street vendor selling geese. This image seems to pull us into the life of the old city. Picking up the goose, the crying is flowing with a simple and sincere breath of life.
Scene of a family performing a family law. The man lying on the ground, the board was dancing, and the two of them were pressing. This is an intimate scene in a powerful family, does there carry more stories behind the implementation of family law?
Then we went out to the streets waiting for the laborers. Standing in front of a building, holding tools and stepping on a dirt road with straw sandals. This group of laborers is a silent supporter of the functioning of society.
The next scene is the Yellow Crane Tower. The three-storey straight cylindrical building with prominent cornices shows the majesty and beauty of ancient architecture. How many ancient legends does this building carry?
A juggling scene in the photo. A black bear performs, and the man behind the black bear squats. It's a performance by street performers that brings a unique touch of scenery to the hustle and bustle of the streets.
The open-air bazaars of the late Qing Dynasty became the next focus of our attention. All kinds of goods were placed on the stalls, and the crowd was bustling, which was a place for socializing, trade, and human relations at that time. Everywhere in the market is more or less hidden the persistence and dream of a businessman.
Next up is the guy who delivers the mail. Dressed in special overalls and carrying a mail bag, he was a messenger of information. This ordinary figure may have witnessed the prosperity of the postal industry in that era.
Let's go to the street food stalls again. The stall owners run their business in humble facilities, and customers sit on wooden benches and savor authentic food. This stall is an ordinary and delicious taste bud journey of that era.
Banner woman riding a small donkey. Gorgeous clothes, leading the way man leading the donkey, a stark contrast between luxury and simplicity. This scene seems to be a microcosm of the lives of different classes in the changing times.
Finally, we came to Handan Railway Station. The train stopped on the platform, the passengers hurried, and the hawkers shouted. This is a railway station in the late Qing Dynasty, witnessing steaming crowds and heavy traffic.
The photo shows two men in an archery competition. The moment the man in white bends his bow and prepares to fire, the moment the arrow leaves the string, it seems to take us back to the ancient archery range. It's a time trip through an age-old form of entertainment.
It was the turn of two women on a wheelbarrow. The man pushes the wheelbarrow, and the woman sits on it with a basket in her hand. A simple and practical wheelbarrow, carrying the convenience and laughter of life.
The last scene, a street umbrella repair stall. The umbrella tinker smiles as he repairs the umbrella, next to a pile of umbrellas to be repaired. This craftsman conveys his love for life with his smile and is also a representative of the craftsmen of that era.
This period of time is the memory of history and the mark of the years. These old photos, through the lens of time, present us with a picture of life in the late Qing Dynasty. This is a time full of legends and stories of ordinary people. Let us cherish the memories of those past years and feel the weight of history and the truth of life. Here, time comes to an abrupt end. Thank you for your company, and I will share the beauty of history with you next time.