Descriptive essay about the arcade

1. Write an essay describing the arcades in Shantou (300 words)

The old urban area of ​​Shantou - the arcades. Every time I go home, I go back to the old streets of Shantou. This The habit was formed after I went to Guangzhou.

Starting from freshman year. Mo Ming fell in love with wandering around Guangzhou and enjoying the sensory impact of a relatively unfamiliar city.

I have admired the dignified and elegant European architecture in Shamian, the antique villas in Xinhepu and Huaqiao Xincheng Village, as well as the Chen Family Ancestral Hall, the Six Banyan Tree Pagoda, the Tomb of the King of Yue, Yuexiu Park, and Baiyun Mountain , Whampoa Military Academy... Later, I went to Xiguan to see the famous arcade building. After walking around for a while, I suddenly realized how much it looked like my hometown. Didn’t I also grow up under such an arcade? At that time, I realized that I had ignored too many beautiful things in my hometown, but I was yearning for the outside world - this seems to be a common problem among people, and they often do not cherish the things around them. The old streets of Shantou are distributed with arcade buildings, with a small park as the center, extending divergently to the surroundings, leading to quaint streets. The small park used to be the absolute center of Shantou. Every Shantou person will only mention small parks. There is a very friendly feeling in the park. My friends and I also grew up here in the small park. We are all very familiar with the plants and trees here.

Wandering in these quaint streets, admiring the classical architecture, away from the hustle and bustle, away from the reinforced concrete jungle, will slowly make people's hearts peaceful and happy. Maybe many people will disagree with this, but when a person has spent many wonderful times here, and then goes to a city with a completely different style for a long time, and suddenly looks back when he is homesick, this feeling is indescribable. of.

While ancient things are elegant, they will inevitably become dilapidated as time goes by, but it is this dilapidation that proves their antiquity. Looking at the renovated old buildings in Shangxiajiu, Guangzhou, I feel nothing.

It feels like dilapidation and simplicity and elegance complement each other, which seems a bit ridiculous and helpless to say this. The once-prominent department store is beautiful under the setting sun, but it also looks tired. Together with the dilapidated old city, it is slowly declining and becoming history. I hope it can be immortal instead of disappearing.

The night market on Anping Road used to be lively and bustling. When they were children, almost everyone held their parents’ hands and wandered on this road after dinner, and from time to time they would pester them to buy this and that, acting like a spoiled child. Extreme. But now, it seems to be unable to do what it wants. The downturn in the market, the decadence of the tourism industry, and the large number of citizens migrating eastward have made this place slowly decline... Walking around the old streets of Shantou, the emotions are complicated, and you are both intoxicated. In that simple and elegant atmosphere, it is unbearable to see these buildings becoming more "simple" due to their age and lack of maintenance measures.

The arcade is an urban feature of Shantou and an indispensable role in China’s famous architectural family. It should receive sufficient attention and protection, just like the courtyard houses in Beijing and the Xiguan arcade complex in Guangzhou. As we continue to modernize the city and launch more and more urban image projects, have we ever considered our recorded historical changes and the old streets that tell the vicissitudes of the world; the trend of modernization is irreversible. , it is foolish to refuse the idea of ​​entering modernization, but when we have faced or are about to face the rolling torrent of modernization, we must ask ourselves: Are we ready? What can be destroyed and what must be left behind? How to reflect the characteristics of the city in this wave, rather than making it a fashionable stranger.

I think of those overseas Chinese who went to Southeast Asia to seek development in the early years. When they set foot on their homeland again, "the local pronunciation has not changed but the hair on the temples has faded." I hope that the same is true in our city. Shantou, it’s better to be nostalgic... American urban planner Saarinen once said: "A city is an open book, from which you can see its ambitions."

It seems that "a city is an open book". It is a history book of stone." Because the city's architecture constitutes the city's personality, represents the folk customs and aesthetic tastes of a certain region and a certain period, records the shape of the city, and its historical background and cultural status continue to this day and will extend into the future.

Hundreds of years ago, there was a small fishing village in eastern Guangdong, where a few fishermen lived by fishing for a living. They worked hard and lived a simple and difficult life as a fisherman. The fishing village is located at the estuary of Hanjiang, Rongjiang and Lianjiang rivers. There are piles of sediment and sand ridges extending to the sea, so it was named "Shashantou" and later renamed "Shantou".

This is the origin of Shantou today. Shantou, known as the "Hometown of Architecture", has a very developed construction industry since ancient times. As early as the Ming and Qing Dynasties, both the sequence and layout of the buildings and the decorative craftsmanship were comparable to those of the imperial palace. Therefore, it is known as "the palace of the emperor in Beijing and the home of Chaoshan people". of good reputation.

When Shantou opened as a port in 1860, foreign architectural culture left its mark on residential buildings, forming an architectural landscape of arcade halls that combines Chinese and Western qualities with strong local customs. Arcade buildings are widely distributed in the southeastern coastal areas. Most of them are invested and built by returned overseas Chinese, and have a strong architectural style of overseas Chinese.

In the 1920s and 1930s, Shantou's skilled craftsmen combined traditional architecture with Western-style architecture to create modern arcade buildings with elevated floors that integrate commercial and residential properties. The typical representative is a small park. arcade along the street. In the design of the arcade, based on the hot and rainy climate characteristics of the Chaoshan area in summer, the processing techniques of verandah-style buildings were adopted, and foreign Western materials were used to completely open the verandahs and connect them to form corridors along the street, making the connection between streets and shops Forming a continuous, sheltered traffic space.

There is an arcade on the corridor. The bottom of the arcade is open to the street, and the other side is the store window. Customers can buy goods along the arcade. The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Pavilion in the small park, built in December 1934, was wiped out and razed to the ground in 1969 during the turbulent years of "the destruction of the four olds".

At the beginning of a new era, all kinds of wastes were rebuilt, and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Pavilion was rebuilt at the right time. This small pavilion with an ordinary appearance has always touched the nerves of Shantou, and has even become the "umbilical cord" connecting the country and abroad.

The former site of Nansheng Company was often referred to as the department store, which was the largest commercial place in eastern Guangdong at that time. It brings with it many fond memories of childhood.

The department store is now in devastation. Who still remembers the first elevator in the history of Shantou in the building, and the funny mirror we saw for the first time? Who still remembers the boom in business after the building was built and its excellent location. 2. An essay about the arcade city in Wuzhou

I have climbed the Xiangshan Mountain with red maples like fire, and I have been to the picturesque Lijiang, but I have a special liking for the fascinating arcade city. . My hometown is Wuzhou, where there is the most beautiful arcade city. Anyone who has been here will be irresistibly attracted by its beauty.

As night falls, the lanterns shine brightly, and when you walk into the arcade city, the remaining warmth left during the day has long been washed away by the bright moonlight. Under the illumination of Yihong lanterns, the outlines of the continuous arcades are formed. , exquisite and majestic, the buildings are well-proportioned, the exquisite doors, windows, brick carvings, archways, etc., are all overflowing with a classical atmosphere, while the unique Roman columns, round arch windows, dome carvings, etc. exude a classical atmosphere. The charm of Western culture. Each arcade is very exquisitely decorated. Whether it is the door rails, window lattice, or the pillars and walls, they are all decorated with dragons, phoenixes, and paintings. There are also various reliefs dotted under the eaves and window sills, and Western-style ironwork. Fence Observation Deck. Of course, there are also the faded ancient iron rings and those lifelike little bronze figures, which seem to present the most glorious historical fragments of the arcade city before our eyes. After two years of renovation, the arcade city has a brand new look. It not only retains the unique traditional culture of Lingnan, but also incorporates the atmosphere of modern European style, making the arcade city more unique and charming, making it a living dictionary recording Wuzhou’s past customs and customs, and also becoming a tourist attraction attracting tourists from all over the world. The beautiful scenery is truly a living business card of Wuzhou to the world.

Not only is the Arcade City enchanting at night, but the legend about the Arcade City is also fascinating. According to legend, floods often occurred in Wuzhou in the past. When the floods came, people were always caught off guard, causing death and injuries. Many people had to face the tragic scene of being displaced and losing their families. For this reason, not only did people complain, The sound of the people's suffering reached the ears of the two dragons in the sky. They couldn't bear to see the people being tortured in this way, so they both descended to the mortal world. One dragon used his body to support the two pillars building the beams facing the street. building, another dragon leans over the empty space in front of the gate on the first floor to serve as a sidewalk for pedestrians to come and go to provide shade from the sun and rain. From a distance, it looks like "riding" on the sidewalk, hence the name "Arcade Building".

So, so far, Wuzhou Qilou City has become a beautiful local scenery. If you come to Wuzhou without a visit to Qilou City, it will be wasted! 3. Guangzhou arcade composition 800 scene description

In the streets and alleys of Guangzhou, arcades of various sizes, shapes and unique styles can be seen everywhere.

Outside the small garden of the dormitory where my two uncles lived was a straight street of arcades. Although each arcade was very different, they looked very neat, like soldiers lining up.

People usually live in the arcades upstairs, and shops sell things downstairs. My uncle’s business is the wholesale business of hair accessories. People like the arcades very much because they can protect them from wind, rain and sun. Even if it rains continuously in spring or the sun shines brightly in summer, you don’t have to worry about getting caught in the rain or getting tanned. You can go shopping as usual. And you can also watch people coming and going under the arcade, and see the cars on the road with their own characteristics.

The arcade makes people feel elegant and simple. That time when I went to my uncle's house for a small gathering, I asked my father in confusion: "Why are people so lazy and just write lightly on the wall, but they look so simple and unpretentious?" After hearing this, my father raised his head and saw There are various patterns on the outer walls, including curled ones, rectangular ones... and the pillars are also different, including cylindrical ones and rectangular ones. The most interesting thing is that some arcades even have some foreign decorative elements added to them. Dad said in embarrassment: "You are asking me this question! The arcades in Guangzhou each have their own advantages, but they are mainly divided into two schools: Xiguan arcades and Dongshan arcades.

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In order to learn more about the arcades in Guangzhou, when I arrived at my uncle’s house, I couldn’t wait to turn on the computer and go online to check the truth. The computer said: Xiguan arcade is the representative of the early arcades, while Dongshan arcade is the younger sister of Xiguan arcade. , is younger, but more beautiful. For example, the peach eaves are the most unique feature of this sister, and they are strong, beautiful and practical.

The sturdy arcade still stands firm despite the wind and rain. , I wish you will go all the way and promote the unique style and beauty of our Lingnan architecture to the world. 4. Essay about Guangzhou Qilou, it is urgently needed

Guangzhou is an ancient city with a long history. The buildings are quite famous across the country, including the arcade.

The arcade is a typical modern commercial building built across the sidewalk between buildings. It is a traditional Western architecture and southern China. An architectural form evolved from a combination of cultures. This kind of building adapts to the humid and rainy weather in the south and the dense commercial buildings.

The arcade is one of the most distinctive buildings in southeastern coastal towns. It is divided into three parts: the roof, the building body and the bottom of the arcade. On the roof of each arcade, you can see the pediment and the parapet. The pediment of the arcade building is the key decorative part of the roof. The low walls on both sides of the pediment are the parapets. The wall appears on the edge of the rooftop and above the cornice. The pattern is very simple, emphasizing practicality.

The bottom of the arcade is supported by some square columns that are several meters high. A series of continuous spaces at the bottom of the arcade form a walkway. Today, when traffic noise is getting more and more serious, these thick square pillars play a certain role in isolating high-frequency noise on the road. In addition, the pillars block the line of sight, making pedestrians walking at the bottom of the arcade forget about the vehicles running back and forth on the road. , allowing pedestrians to feel very safe and comfortable when walking on the street.

According to the architectural style, the arcades in Guangzhou can be divided into two styles: Xiguan arcade and Dongshan arcade.

Xiguan arcade. It is a representative of the early arcades. Its appearance is mainly decorated in the Baroque style. Most of the designs of the mountain flowers and the building body directly have the decorative features of ancient Rome, such as Roman columns, curling patterns, etc., and also incorporate elements of traditional Chinese architecture, such as Most of the walls are made of Chinese-style exposed bricks, and the pediment eaves on the top are also made into arched roofs with Chinese characteristics.

The Dongshan Arcade was formed slightly later than the Xiguan Arcade, and is more modern and simpler. For example: Roman columns have become simple square columns, columns, fine stone walls instead of plain brick walls, geometric patterns have increased, etc.

Guangzhou’s arcades have the highest architectural art, and various decorative styles that combine Chinese and Western styles are flourishing. , the stone carvings, brick carvings, and colorful paintings of each arcade building are different, making Guangzhou rich and colorful.

However, this kind of Guangzhou architecture with traditional culture became popular in the early 1990s. , due to the construction and renovation of the old city, many arcade buildings on Liuer3 Road, Zhongshan Road and Renmin Road were demolished and destroyed. By the end of the 1990s, calls for protecting the arcades began to sound. * ** The arcade was preserved only by taking protective measures. Guangzhou Qilou, as a fusion of Chinese and foreign cultures, as a wonder of Lingnan architecture, shows the contemporary, cultural and regional characteristics, and has become a unique and charming scenery in Guangzhou. 5. A 600-word essay about China's arcade city

This essay is a 600-word essay about the sixth grade of primary school. The title is: "Beautiful Arcade City". Everyone is welcome to contribute.

Friends, maybe you have visited many cities, but I wonder if you have ever been to my hometown, beautiful Wuzhou. It is located on the unparalleled Yuanyang River and enjoys the reputation of "Little Hong Kong" and "Gem City". Come, friend, the beautiful mountain city of Wuzhou welcomes you!

When you come to Wuzhou, I suggest you, in addition to visiting Wuzhou’s special attractions: such as the Baiyun Mountain, which is the highest in Wuzhou and has beautiful scenery, the famous Longmu Ancestral Temple, and the solemn Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall In addition to places such as Tangtang and Gemstone City, you must also visit the Qilou City, a century-old historic site with Lingnan characteristics. From the appearance of the arcade, we can see representative Chinese architecture: flower windows, brick carvings, archways, etc. are all very simple. It reveals the cultural atmosphere of a Chinese arcade city, especially the iron rings outside the arcade columns which have a mysterious color. I heard the old people say: "Wuzhou is located at the intersection of the Xijiang River and the Guijiang River. It is flooded every year. It is used by people to tie up boats." Now, we have built the Hedong flood control embankment, although the iron ring has been lost It serves its purpose, but it serves as a permanent historical witness. Moreover, the arcade city also has strong traces of Western culture, such as Roman columns, round-arched windows, dome sculptures, etc., which are all typical Western architectural colors. The arcade city and the pedestrian street are closely connected. Entering this colorful world is really dazzling and lingering. I don’t know what I want to do, watch, or buy. The products here are dazzling and have everything you need. My favorite thing is to read and buy books in bookstores. The dollar store is also particularly attractive to me. When I walk in, I always choose a few small toys to buy. Whenever the lanterns come on, all the lights in the arcade city keep flashing, just like a magnificent maze. You can stand in it and enjoy the beautiful scenery while shopping. My mother-in-law and mother often take me to the small shops here to help me choose beautiful clothes and hair accessories. I can’t say how happy I am.

I love my hometown - Wuzhou, and I love the beautiful Chinese Qilou City even more!

Friend, please come to my hometown and I will be your tour guide! 6. Composition on the changes in the arcade

As night fell, my mother and I went to the shopping mall.

When passing by Dazhong Road, I said to my mother with a smile: "Mom, the arcades on this section of the road have changed so much now!" My mother also sighed: "Yes! They are much more beautiful than before!" I remember when I was five years old, I had to pass this arcade when I went to kindergarten. The arcade at that time was very old.

The ground is bumpy. The white-haired old man must be extra careful when walking on this road, otherwise he will trip. The walls of the arcade have gradually turned yellow after the baptism of history, and are also covered with dust, dirty, and have not been printed. There are few black marks that cannot be wiped off no matter how hard you wipe them.

The pillars of the arcade have been exposed to wind and rain, and small cracks have appeared. People in the aisles inevitably speed up their steps for fear that it will fall down. Sometimes, sewage flows across the ground, which is smelly and disgusting, and sometimes causes people to slip and fall.

Time flies like an arrow, and the sun and the moon fly like a shuttle. Six years have passed in a flash.

This arcade has also changed from an "ugly duckling" to a "white swan". I often walk through this arcade now.

The original pitted ground was paved with colorful square tiles, and a blind path was designed in the middle of the walkway to facilitate the blind people to walk. The road surface has become smoother, and people don't have to worry about tripping when walking on it.

The walls have been wiped clean by the cleaners, spotless, as white as snow, and will reflect when the sun shines! The exterior features European-style flower windows, European-style ancient lamps, European-style balconies and some reliefs. At night, the lanterns are all lit up, colorful and brilliant.

The pillars are no longer cracked and are painted with colorful paint. There are also flower beds placed next to the arcade, including wild chrysanthemums, azaleas, impatiens, etc., which are all colorful and fragrant.

On rainy days, people can walk in the arcade calmly and never encounter cross-flowing sewage. Since the reform and opening up, our city has become more and more beautiful! I really want to thank *** and the country for this. 7. Guangzhou arcade composition

Guangzhou’s arcades are not uncommon in the streets and alleys of old Guangzhou; but who has really understood them? Who has truly understood these elegant and simple historical cultures? Let’s start with the source.

It is said that the Qilou in Guangzhou is a legacy of the "ganlan" architecture of the Yue ancestors. It was developed based on the hot, humid and rainy climate of the Lingnan region and the needs of commercial operations. The Guangzhou Qilou evolved from the combination of ancient Western architecture and traditional Chinese culture. Its function is to provide shelter from wind, rain and sun. It is especially suitable for the humid and rainy weather in Lingnan and the densely populated buildings in the south.

In terms of facade shape, the overall style of Guangzhou arcades can be summarized as "Chinese and Western walls". Guangzhou arcades are generally divided into three parts: corridor, floor and roof.

Among them, most of the corridors are of Lianggui style, and a few are of Guanzhu style. The beam-and-column style is composed of beams and columns, with obvious traces of combining Chinese and Western styles. Its clear height is generally four to six meters, and some are as high as eight meters.

The front part is an arcade colonnade, and the back part is a shop. The building above two floors is usually residential, while the bottom floor is usually shops.

The facade of the building facing the street is in a Western style or a combination of Chinese and Western styles, which is called a "Western-style storefront". The relief patterns, window openings, angles, and balconies on the wall are all integrated with Western architectural styles; coupled with the integration of multiple waist lines and moldings, the layers of the wall are clear.

The colors of Guangzhou arcades have rich and colorful artistic effects. The colors of Guangzhou's arcades are mainly white and yellowish, which are abundant in the local area. The elegant colors look fresh and harmonious, which further highlights the elegance and simplicity of Guangzhou's arcades.

This is how the Guangzhou Arcade still stands despite years of wind and rain, fully demonstrating the unique charm of old Guangzhou’s history and culture that is both elegant and simple. 8. Wuzhou’s Arcade City Essay

In my hometown, the most famous one is the Arcade City.

The Qilou City has a history of hundreds of years, and has remained intact despite being exposed to wind, rain, sun and rain. The arcades are about 10 meters high arcades made of cement, stone and sand.

There are 22 arcade streets with a total length of 7 kilometers and about 560 arcades. The pillars supporting the arcade are cylindrical and feel uneven and a bit prickly.

The most special thing is that each arcade pillar is inlaid with a silver ring. It turns out that in the past, the south was humid, rainy and prone to flooding, which forced people to build arcades, with people living upstairs and shops downstairs.

It often rains here, and the rain turns into floods. The roaring floods flow into the places where people live and flood the streets. However, smart Wuzhou people put bricks under the arcade to resist the flood.

The floods did not hinder their lives or block their source of income. Wuzhou people buy, sell and go out in small boats.

In order to prevent the boat from being washed away by the flood, a silver ring was made on the pillar, and when the boat came back, the boat was tied to the ring.

When I came to Wuzhou, I walked under the arcade. This was a place where floods often visited, and the air was still filled with a strong smell.

Although there is no longer the "harassment" of the flood, the silver ring is still firmly nailed to the arcade. Touching the uneven pillar, knocking on the crisp sound between the pillar and the ring.

I think the people of Wuzhou have retained all this beauty with their wisdom. The ring is not only firmly nailed on the arcade, but also firmly "nailed" in the hearts of the people of Wuzhou. 9. Composition of the arcade (introducing the function of classified small parks)

Art inspection diary (reflections on the activity)

The charm of the ancient town

Today, a group of us arrived A series of sketching and collecting activities were held in the old city.

We first came to Zhongshan Park, which is lined with green trees and the air in the morning is particularly fresh. People are full of energy and engage in activities here, full of vitality and hope in the new day. As the saying goes, "A day's plan begins in the morning." The old people also played music and danced to the beautiful music. The children chased and played hide and seek on the rockery. The cheerful and leisurely scene makes people soothing and relaxed. It provides us with a good subject for sketching and writing, and also "liberates" us from the pressure of study.

I think sketching in the old streets is the most interesting! We came to Zhongshan Old Street to sketch and take photos. The buildings on both sides here are not high-rise buildings, nor are they red walls and green tiles, but the arcades of the Republic of China with Lingnan characteristics. The arcades here are relatively well preserved, with exquisite carvings and various forms. Most of them are the same. The first floor is a shop, and the second floor is a residence or a place for placing goods. A group of us were sketching here. Many students couldn't resist this beautiful and rare building. They picked up their cameras to take pictures of this exquisite and unparalleled arcade, hoping to capture the best moment. When I looked up, I saw various windows. It was hard to see them now. The windows were closed tightly. We forgot time and ourselves here. If it weren't for the teacher's reminder, we would still be intoxicated. We started sketching. I found a beautiful building, sat down and started painting. I took the brush but I didn't know where to start painting, from top to bottom? From the inside out? Watching the classmate next to me smile and pick up the brush and start painting "swish, swish, swish", I couldn't help but tremble with fear, and racked my brains to think of the techniques the teacher usually taught. I don’t know what I thought of, but I finally mustered up the courage to draw it. The teacher was also guiding us and reminding us how to start. Even pedestrians passing by looked at us, praised us, encouraged us, and tried boldly. While I was painting, I admired the skillful hands and wisdom of the ancients. This is the fruit of their labor! However, I believe that modern people will be better than others and will create miracles one after another. Yes, if a miracle hasn’t happened yet, then go create one! 10. Composition of the arcade (introducing the function of classification and small park)

Art inspection diary (reflections on the activity) Charm of the ancient town Today, a group of us came to the old city to conduct a series of sketching and collecting activities.

We first came to Zhongshan Park, which is lined with green trees and the air in the morning is particularly fresh. People are full of energy and engage in activities here, full of vitality and hope in the new day. As the saying goes, "A day's plan begins in the morning." The old people also played music and danced to the beautiful music. The children chased and played hide and seek on the rockery.

The cheerful and leisurely scene makes people soothing and relaxed. It provides us with a good subject for sketching and writing, and also "liberates" us from the pressure of study.

I think sketching in the old streets is the most interesting! We came to Zhongshan Old Street to sketch and take photos. The buildings on both sides here are not high-rise buildings, nor are they red walls and green tiles, but the arcades of the Republic of China with Lingnan characteristics. The arcades here are relatively well preserved, with exquisite carvings and various forms. Most of them are the same. The first floor is a shop, and the second floor is a residence or a place for placing goods.

A group of us were sketching here. Many students couldn't help but pick up their cameras to take pictures of this beautiful and rare building, hoping to capture the best moment. When I looked up, I saw various windows. It was hard to see them now. The windows were closed tightly.

We forgot time and ourselves here. If it weren’t for the teacher’s reminder, we would still be intoxicated. We started sketching.

I found a beautiful building, sat down and started painting. I held the brush but I didn’t know where to start painting, from top to bottom? From the inside out? Watching the classmate next to me smile and pick up the brush and start painting "swish, swish, swish", I couldn't help but tremble with fear, and racked my brains to think of the techniques the teacher usually taught. I don't know what I thought of, but I finally got up the courage to draw it. The teacher was also guiding us and reminding us how to start. Even pedestrians passing by looked at us, praised us, encouraged us, and tried boldly.

While I was painting, I admired the skillful hands and wisdom of the ancients. This is the fruit of their labor! However, I believe that modern people will be better than others and will create miracles one after another. Yes, if a miracle hasn't happened yet, then create one.