The Old Photos of Guangzhou in the Illustrations of Foreign Books in the Late Qing Dynasty and the Early Republic of China: Sha Mian and Sha Ji

[Sha Mian and Sha Ji in the illustrations of foreign books in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China]

It can be seen that in the collection of early old photos of Guangzhou, many photographers took photos of Sha Ji and Sha Mian. Shamian is an important commercial port in Guangzhou. Over the past century, more than ten countries have set up consulates in Shamian, nine foreign banks and more than 40 foreign firms have operated in Shamian, and Guangdong Customs Club and Guangzhou Club have been established in Shamian. Shamian has witnessed the changes in modern history of Guangzhou, leaving the footprints of such great people as Dr. Sun Yat sen and Premier Zhou Enlai. Shamian has become the epitome of modern history and concession history of China. The European style buildings on Shamian Island have formed unique open-air buildings“ Museum&rdquo

It’s a pity that I have worked in Guangzhou for several years without going to Shamian. The sand surface and sand base are basically selected in these photos; Same box” For the scenes appearing on the camera, we have seen such photos in many books, so here are some randomly selected&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;&# 8203;

在1922年纽约出版的《亚洲处于十字路口》一书中找到这幅图，此幅沙面西桥与沙基近景同框，也比较少见。