🌞 I'm in Wenzhou!
With no plans, I just casually wandered around and stumbled upon the famous Wuma Street.
It's a bit like the bustling Nanjing Road in Shanghai, but a bit more gentle and slower.
🏛️ The buildings lining the street are Baroque-style buildings from the Republican era. The sunlight dappled the facades, creating a beautiful, mottled effect.
While walking, I came across the magnificent bronze statue of "Five Galloping Horses." It was truly breathtaking!✨
There's also the First Department Store and century-old shops—it's like you can smell the scent of bygone times.
📍 Address: Wuma Street, Lucheng District, Wenzhou (between Jiefang Street and Fuqian Street)
⏰ Hours: Open all day, feel free to stroll around.
🪶 Fun Fact: Wuma Street got its name from the fact that when Wang Xizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty traveled, the street was wide enough to accommodate five horses galloping side by side. Isn't that quite poetic?
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🐎 1️⃣ Five Galloping Horses Bronze Statue
The bronze horses looked particularly imposing in the sunlight, and many people stopped to take photos. On a clear day, the light and shadows on the horses made them look like they were galloping, so dynamic!
🏮 2️⃣ Chan Street Archway
The archway of the New Guoguang Building is easily recognizable from afar.
Further in, you can see the Jingguang Pagoda on Songtai Mountain.
I happened to be there during sunset, and the warm light was incredibly beautiful. 📸
🏛️ 3️⃣ Baroque Buildings
Every corner offers a great photo opportunity.
The Republican-era-style exterior walls glow golden in the sunlight during the day and warm in the light at night.
Wherever you walk by, you'll feel like you've traveled back in time.
🎭 4️⃣ Ancient Theater
The bluestone pavement, carved stone figures, and the archway across the street are all incredibly exquisite. The ancient stage and modern architecture juxtaposed side by side create a wonderful contrast, a truly Wenzhou-inspired experience.
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🚶♀ I didn't take the train~
I preferred to walk slowly, take photos, and enjoy snacks.
No rush, no set route.
Just let my feet take me wherever I want to go.💭