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During the early [[Ming dynasty]], Shangxinhe embarked on creation infrastructure to effectively move timber up the Yangtze River. In time, this led to a period of commercial prosperity for the town and region. The Huizhou Hall was built, and became the site of the town's annual Grand Lantern event. Huizhou wood was shipped from Nanjing to places like [[Jiangxi]], [[Hunan]], and [[Hubei]]. The lively and prosperous port became the subject of scholarly and literary works. New River novelist Ming Feng Meng was a successful Ming Dynasty novelist, with a widespread reputation for his foreboding stories.<ref name="baike" /> |
During the early [[Ming dynasty]], Shangxinhe embarked on creation of infrastructure to effectively move timber up the Yangtze River. In time, this led to a period of commercial prosperity for the town and region. The Huizhou Hall was built, and became the site of the town's annual Grand Lantern event. Huizhou wood was shipped from Nanjing to places like [[Jiangxi]], [[Hunan]], and [[Hubei]]. The lively and prosperous port became the subject of scholarly and literary works. New River novelist Ming Feng Meng was a successful Ming Dynasty novelist, with a widespread reputation for his foreboding stories.<ref name="baike" /> |
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Revision as of 03:23, 24 July 2014
Shangxinhe (Chinese: 上新河镇; pinyin: Shàngxīnhé Zhèn; lit. 'New River Town') is a former town in the Jianye District of Nanjing located on the Jia River (夹江),[1] a tributary of the Yangtze River. The former Wang Hanzhou residence , Jianghan Hall (江汉会馆), Ancient Sun Palace (古太阳宫) and other ancient cultural sites are located in the area.[2]
History
Ming dynasty
During the early Ming dynasty, Shangxinhe embarked on creation of infrastructure to effectively move timber up the Yangtze River. In time, this led to a period of commercial prosperity for the town and region. The Huizhou Hall was built, and became the site of the town's annual Grand Lantern event. Huizhou wood was shipped from Nanjing to places like Jiangxi, Hunan, and Hubei. The lively and prosperous port became the subject of scholarly and literary works. New River novelist Ming Feng Meng was a successful Ming Dynasty novelist, with a widespread reputation for his foreboding stories.[2]
Qing dynasty
The New River timber trade reached it's economic peak during the Qing dynasty. Markets for Qing Imperial wood had opened up in distant towns and cities along the Yangtze River, who were using it for myriad uses, i.e. construction and making furniture. Merchants operated and shipped lumber from Hunan, Dongting and Poyang Lake. New River wood suppliers had lucrative sales of Huizhou timber to Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and other places. Fir and bamboo from Nanjing were also shipped.[2] In White Next Suo Yan, In reference to New River Town, Gan Hee (born 1798)[3] described the town's annual grand lantern event, where the lantern's lights glowed off of the Huizhou wood. It was described as a scene of "peace and prosperity." In the late Qing dynasty up to 32 timber suppliers were shipping to Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, and Sichuan. As business expanded, New River markets expanded into northern Jiangsu and Zhejiang. When the railroad was introduced, it became a more convenient means of transportation, leading to a gradual decline in the New River economy.[2]
References
- ^ "南京建邺区上新河镇 [New River Town, Jianye District, Nanjing]". Retrieved 12 May 2014. Template:Zh icon
- ^ a b c d On New River. Baidu Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 10, 2014. [better source needed]
- ^ 甘熙 (Ganxi). (Chinese). Baidu Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
