Hotels, as places to provide temporary accommodation, are extremely common in modern society. However, in ancient times, due to social backgrounds and cultural differences, the appellation and form of inns differed from modern times. This article will take you through the various names of inns in ancient times and the cultural connotations behind them.
1. The title of the hotel in ancient times
Inn: In ancient texts, inn is the most common name for a hotel. It usually refers to establishments that provide temporary accommodation and meals to travelers. The inn played an important role in ancient society, not only as a place for merchants to gather, but also as a place for literati and artists to exchange ideas.
Di shop: The word Didian originated in the Han Dynasty and originally referred to a residence set up in other places. Over time, the nature of the hotel gradually changed, and it gradually evolved into a commercial inn. In addition to accommodation services, the store also provides services such as horse rental and cargo storage.
Reverse Journey: The term "reverse travel" was first seen in "Zuo Chuan", which originally meant "guest house". Later, it gradually evolved to refer to the term inn in general. In ancient times, Reverse Travel mostly referred to privately opened hotels, which were small in scale but attentive in service and provided comfortable accommodation for travelers.
Restaurant: Although restaurants mainly provide food and beverage services, in ancient times, many restaurants also provided accommodation services. Restaurants were often a meeting place for literati and scholars, as well as a place for business travelers.
2. Characteristics of ancient hotels
Attentive service: Ancient inns focused on the quality of their services, from providing accommodation and meals to taking care of the various needs of travelers.
There is a strong cultural atmosphere: Ancient hotels were often a place for literati and artists to exchange ideas, chant poems and paint, and were full of strong cultural atmosphere.
Strict safety managementIn order to ensure the safety of travelers, ancient inns usually adopted strict security management measures, such as setting up access controls, providing guards, etc.
III. Conclusion
Through the appellation of ancient hotels, we can understand the development and evolution of the ancient hotel industry. These titles not only reflect the cultural background of the society and the Xi of people's lives at that time, but also provide valuable information for us to study ancient history and culture. At the same time, these titles also reflect the importance and attention of the ancients to travel and accommodation, and show their pursuit of comfort, safety and convenience. In today's era of increasingly developed tourism, it is of great significance to review the names and characteristics of ancient hotels for us to understand the development and evolution of tourism culture.