In 1930, a foreign photographer came to Yunnan, he was immediately attracted by the unique local customs and customs, the antique cultural landscape opened his eyes, and the mysterious ancient civilization of the ancient country made him marvel. He also used the camera to record what he saw and heard when he traveled to Yunnan. Let's feel the style of Yunnan 90 years ago through photos.
Yuantong Street in Kunming, which is the main hall of Yuantong Temple
This is the Yuantong Temple on Yuantong Street in Kunming. Green cypress, carved stone railings, majestic Yuantong Treasure Hall. Inside the temple, Sanskrit sounds are swirling around the beams, and a staff member is busy.
Tiankai Yunrui Arch is located at the intersection of Weiyuan Street and Guanghua Street
This is the Yunnan Tiankai Cloud Arch in 1930. The location is now the intersection of Weiyuan Street and Guanghua Street. In the photos of that year, a tall gate tower, exquisite wood carvings, and several mighty stone lions guarded the doorway. The streets are lined with shops and people, so it is not busy.
The City God Temple on Wucheng Road in the past, near today's Middle Renmin Road
This is the Wucheng Road City God Temple of that year. The magnificent temple door is open, and the plaque of the City God Temple is particularly eye-catching. On both sides of the temple entrance, several people held up large umbrellas and set up stalls to do small business. An old man smoked a cigarette and looked over to this side.
The street scene of Wucheng Road in that year, today's Middle Renmin Road
This is the corner of Wucheng Road in that year, which is now Renmin Road. Stalls are open for business, and adults and children are shopping here. Several quaint buildings in the background, very historical.
Now Middle Renmin Road, the street scene of Wucheng Road in that year
This is also a photo of the past of The Middle People's Road. The streets were paved with bluestone slabs, and the greeting procession was knocking and banging as they walked from afar. There are all kinds of shops on the street, and the business is very prosperous.
The spectacular Kunming Gate City Tower, the former Lizheng Gate
This is the recent gate city tower of Kunming, which used to be called Lizheng Gate. The tall walls, the majestic pavilions, look grand. There is a row of arcades under the city floor, and there are many people shopping.
Scenery of Biji Mountain on the west bank of Dianchi Lake
This is the scenery of Kunming West Mountain, the West Bank of Dianchi Lake. The view at that time was also nice. Green mountains and rivers, several small boats parked on the shore, boatmen are waiting for tourists to take a boat to play. Looking at the building in the photo, this should be a temple.
Kunming West Mountain, The West Bank of Dianchi Lake Biji Mountain scenery
One tourist may be tired of walking and is resting on a stone by the steps. On one side are cliffs and on the other side are stone walls. The upward steps lead to a stone archway. It can be seen that the West Mountain at that time was a famous tourist attraction.
This is a high place overlooking the West Mountain, and on the cliff cliffs, people have carved out the road leading to the top of the mountain. In the distance, Dianchi Lake is endless. Can this pristine beauty still be found now?