What were the cities of the Song Dynasty like? In this book, the author provides a detailed interpretation of "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and "Qingququ Picture of the West Lake", depicting the urban scene of the Song Dynasty for readers.
The cities of the Song Dynasty were more prosperous and open than we imagined - there was no curfew system, citizens had a rich nightlife, and had access to "tap water". There were many open parks for citizens to relax, and there were even professional fire brigades...
Urban life in the Song Dynasty reflected the open urban temperament and highlighted the atmosphere of the times where officials and people enjoyed themselves together.
Reader comments
There was no curfew in the Song Dynasty and there was a rich nightlife. This was really enlightened! Just like Li Shande in "Lychees of Chang'an", his experience in Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty also made me feel the charm of ancient cities. Moreover, the Song Dynasty also had a professional fire brigade, which reminded me of public services in modern society. It seems that the cities of the Song Dynasty were really good at it! I think we can learn a lot from urban life in the Song Dynasty, such as an open and tolerant mentality and a love of life.
There was no curfew in the Song Dynasty and there was a rich nightlife. This was really enlightened! Just like Li Shande in "Lychees of Chang'an", his experience in Chang'an City in the Tang Dynasty also made me feel the charm of ancient cities. Moreover, the Song Dynasty also had a professional fire brigade, which reminded me of public services in modern society. It seems that the cities of the Song Dynasty were really good at it! I think we can learn a lot from urban life in the Song Dynasty, such as an open and tolerant mentality and a love of life.
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