It is really difficult to get a glimpse of the whole city. It not only requires us to trace the past and look back at the present, but also to look at the entire city and discover the details that are most relevant to life, ranging from history, culture and economic strength to eating habits and subtle differences in dialects in various districts. This book is such a work - its focus is not only on "people", but also on the character and causes of this city, both superficial representations and internal factors. Counting from the time when Shang Tang built the first official capital of the Shang Dynasty here, the history of Zhengzhou's central urban area has been more than 3,600 years. The long history will surely leave countless allusions and celebrity anecdotes. With his years of understanding and in-depth study of Zhengzhou and his natural and smooth writing, Yingfu describes Zhengzhou's city walls, sculptures, Bisha Gang, Erqi Pagoda, Huanggang Temple, etc., Which are the history and soul of Zhengzhou. The descriptions of Zhengzhou people's New Year rituals, city flowers, roses, "miss you so much" jujubes, Yifu noodles, etc. Focus more on "human nature". They are closely related to the lives of Zhengzhou people, vivid and fun. In the end, these complex details and vivid human feelings come together to form a complex collection - Zhengzhou people. It is the people here that demonstrate the endless charm of this city.
Reader comments
This book gave me a deeper understanding of Zhengzhou. It not only tells the history and culture of the city, but also depicts the lives of ordinary people. The author's writing style is natural and smooth, making me feel like I am in the streets of Zhengzhou and feel the unique charm of this city. As a housewife, I learned a lot about Zhengzhou's food and traditional customs from the book, which made me think more about family life. I think this is a very valuable book and recommend it to everyone!
This book gave me a deeper understanding of Zhengzhou. It not only tells the history and culture of the city, but also depicts the lives of ordinary people. The author's writing style is natural and smooth, making me feel like I am in the streets of Zhengzhou and feel the unique charm of this city. As a housewife, I learned a lot about Zhengzhou's food and traditional customs from the book, which made me think more about family life. I think this is a very valuable book and recommend it to everyone!