Aquatic Cultural Landscape in Guangzhou during the Republic of China Period:Landscape Features of River Cruise
The aquatic cultural landscape,a cultural landscape type with profound regional characteristics in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay,has been under-researched and underappreciated.As a preliminary exploration of the overall structure,the landscapes of River Cruise in Old Guangzhou during the Republic of China period—a typical aquatic cultural landscape in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay—were analyzed comprehensively.The types,distributions,and cultural landscape features were summarized,and the spatial and temporal pictures of typical aquatic cultural landscapes in key areas were built.Research results provide basic data samples and theoretical support to protect and develop the aquatic cultural landscape in Guangzhou and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay.From a cultural landscape research perspective,this study uses the spatial annotation method and focuses on the cultural landscape of the River Cruise in Guangzhou during the Republic of China.Poems,newspaper reports,historical images,and other data were collected and analyzed.The activity types,spatial carriers,and spatiotemporal distribution of River Cruise were reviewed systematically,and spatial annotation was provided.The water routes and spatial zoning of the River Cruise cultural landscapes during the Republic of China were acquired.The regional landscape features of River Cruise were summarized by analyzing typical spatial nodes,natural geography,social era,and regional culture.The three key findings are:(1)The traditional River Cruise cultural landscapes can be summarized into three basic activity types:water entertainment,water cuisine,and water commerce.(2)During the Republic of China period,boats on the River Cruise in Guangzhou were mainly high-end boats like"Zidong Boats,""Yangban Boats,"appropriate for middle-class consumption,"Dading"with a small volume and simple structure and roof,and"Tangweizai"and"Shanban"with simple structure and no roof.The River Cruise is mainly distributed out of Guangzhou's city wall.It centers at the Baietan and Xiguan Wetland River Network Area,and diffuses along the outer and inner rivers.Five distinct tourist zones were formed:Xiguan Baqiao Municipal Scenic Area,Pantang Liwan Wetland Wilderness Area,Bai'etan Three River Intersection Area,Shuzhuchong Food and Entertainment Area,and Changdi Wanguo Expo Area.(3)Landscape features of River Cruise in Guangzhou are mainly reflected in natural geography,social era,and regional culture.With respect to natural geographical features,the unique"Lingnan water branch"is formed by tides and waterfront vegetation.The transition between new and old social economic culture,the prevailing concept of mercantilism and worship of foreign things,and the temperament and interest of scholars during the Republic of China period all influence formation of social era features of landscapes in the River Cruise.The regional cultural features emphasize the characteristic waterfront architecture formed by bridge+Maoliao+pergola+oyster shell house+Zhadou,secularity and enjoyment of Guangzhou people,and the cultural modes integrating Chinese and Western cultures.The prosperity of the cultural landscape of River Cruise in Guangzhou reached its historical peak during the Republic of China period.Studying the cultural landscape features of River Cruise in this period not only interprets natural,cultural,and spatial features of aquatic cultural landscapes but also discloses the rich historical connotations and practical significance.The research results provide new perspectives and ideas for understanding and inheriting the aquatic cultural folk customs,activating waterfront space vitality,and promoting the aquatic economy and tourism in Guangzhou.This study has important references to the high-quality revitalization and sustainable development of such a unique regional cultural landscape.
Guangzhouaquatic cultural landscapeRiver Cruiselandscape features
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