Three lanes and seven lanes,Located in Nanhou Street, Gulou District, Fuzhou City, Fujian Province, with a total area of about 45 hectares, it is the general name of the alleys arranged from north to south on both sides of Nanhou Street. The three lanes and seven lanes started from the Jin Dynasty, formed in the Tang Dynasty, and flourished in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is a large-scale and relatively well-protected historical and cultural block in China, and is known as "the living fossil of China's urban Lifang system" and "China's Ming and Qing Dynasty Architectural Museum". The scenic spot with Nanhou Street as the central axis includes an area of 40 hectares, and there are guide maps at all corners for you to follow the map, which is very convenient.
The so-called three squares, refers to the alley on the left side of Nanhou Street, which is Guanglu Fang, Wenru Fang, and Yijin Fang;The so-called Seven LanesIt is Jibi Lane, Gong Lane, Anmin Lane, Huang Lane, Tower Lane, Langguan Lane, and Yangqiao Lane.
The traffic route of the three lanes and seven lanes is as follows:
Take Metro Line 1 to Dadao (subway station) and walk to it
Take bus No. 11, No. 12, No. 320, No. 351, No. 7686, No. 7686, No. 7686, Gucuo Line, and get off at Makou (bus stop).
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is a scenic spot full of historical charm and cultural heritage, and the main attractions and attractions include:
1. Ancient dwellings:
There are many ancient dwellings in the Ming and Qing dynasties preserved in the three lanes and seven lanes, which have unique architectural styles and exquisite carvings, and have high historical and cultural value.
2. Former residences of celebrities:
Three Lanes and Seven Alleys were once the former residences of many historical celebrities, such as Lin Zexu, Shen Baozhen, Yan Fu, etc., and these former residences still retain the style and atmosphere of those years.
3. Folk Museum:
There is a folk museum in the three lanes and seven lanes, which displays the traditional folk culture and folk art of the Fuzhou area, such as Min opera, Fuzhou cork painting, etc.
4. Slate alley:
The stone alleys in the three lanes and seven lanes are crisscrossed, and the stone roads are simple and elegant, and you can feel a kind of tranquility and serenity when you walk.
5. Traditional architectural decoration:
The traditional architectural decorations in the three lanes and seven lanes are very exquisite, such as wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, etc., which not only have high artistic value, but also reflect the aesthetic taste and cultural atmosphere of the society at that time.
As for the gastronomic aspectFuzhou's delicacies are known for being light, delicious and fine, such as Buddha jumping over the wall, Babao red sturgeon rice, pipa chicken, etc. There are many snack bars and restaurants in Nanhou Street near Sanfang and Qixiang, where you can taste Fuzhou's authentic food.
In short, Sanfang and Qixiang is a historical and cultural district in Fuzhou, which preserves many ancient houses in the Ming and Qing dynasties and the former residences of historical celebrities, and at the same time displays the traditional folk culture and folk art in Fuzhou, which is a place worth visiting.