Xi' an's south gate, I recall in a hurry.

For most people in Xi, the south gate of Xi is a bus stop and one of the coordinates of a city.

Outside the south gate, there is a modern flourishing and shining building, while inside the south gate, there is a random and long collision between tradition and modernity. Maybe you can just buy a Rolex with Century Golden Flower and turn around and enter Huimin Street, which is famous for its snacks. No matter how brilliant the position is, it is just a foodie here. Perhaps you have just appreciated the cultural treasures that have stood for thousands of years in the forest of steles and marveled at the beauty of Chinese characters. Then you can turn around and go to places like Rome Market in East Street to enjoy the fashion of modern shopping.

The south gate is the terminal of the 2 13 bus I took. At that time, the terminal stopped at the north side of the road. When I get off the bus, I will continue to walk along the road. If there is enough time, before 9 o'clock, I will cross the street to see the repeated opening ceremony of the city gate. Two-meter-high people lined up on both sides with their own flags and weapons. An official in Tang Dynasty costume read out which year, which month and which day of the lunar calendar it is today. Then there are some ladies-in-waiting dances. At this time, many people who just pass by or travel will watch the whole process with great interest, while some Xi people who are in a hurry will despise those who watch. I hope this is common in Xi. You people who have never seen the world will suddenly have a strong sense of pride (purely joking) for you Xi people.

If time is tight, I usually go to the designated meeting place, sometimes at the south gate, sometimes outside the south gate. Why is it different? Because different buses stop at the south gate in different places, but more often we choose the south gate. At this time, I stopped crossing the road, but turned right at the intersection and went north. At this time, I will meet the city wall, facing a side door of the south gate, and get closer and closer to it. First, I will cross the bridge on the moat. Unfortunately, the water in the moat never gave me the feeling of rippling blue waves. It always exudes that unpleasant green color without too many waves, so it occasionally quietly surrounds this ancient capital with some boats to collect stolen goods on the water and improve the look and feel of the city and the experience of tourists. After crossing the bridge, there is a bus stop sign with 1 1. Surprisingly, there are always people waiting in line at this bus stop, and sometimes the line is still very long. 1 1 seems to have a lot of cars, otherwise there wouldn't be so many people waiting patiently, and the waiting state is very calm and calm, without the anxiety of people waiting at other stations.

Further on, there is a city wall park, which should extend to most of the whole city wall. I didn't verify it either. My wife and I sometimes go for a walk if we are early, and there are all kinds of entertainment for the elderly, but one of the most popular entertainment projects in China at that time was not available. Yes, it is the square dance, because there is no big square here, and it is so quiet most of the time. If there is a square dance, it must be an alternative here. Because of Xi 'an's southern latitude and its own climate, there are people here all the year round on weekend mornings, and there is never a lack of vitality. In my impression, the trees here never seem to shed their leaves. There are always some plants that provide long-term green for the park and accompany people who come here to exercise, hang out and fall in love. I sometimes sit on a bench while waiting in the park, bask in the sun when it's cold, find a shady place when it's hot, quietly look at the children and the old people around me, think casually, or just stare at nothing (which may be the case in most cases). I once wrote a Weibo "Outside the South Gate, under the sun, on the bench". It is a comfort to think about the situation at that time.

There is a place that sells breakfast by the roadside, but the people who sell breakfast come and go, changing wave after wave, which makes people wonder why no one can persist in such a crowded place. Probably most people who pass by here have eaten it. Even if you don't eat, you can walk a few more steps to eat Wei's cold skin, which is better than eating while walking. Between the gate of the park and the city wall is where everyone will go. Unfortunately, the conditions here are not too high, because it is next to the city wall.

Go further and you will reach the Great Wall, which has stood for thousands of years. There are often stalls at the door, and charlatans can play chess. I don't usually have much money to buy things for stalls, but I am usually interested in chess. Look at each other's cheating routines, see who is the trustee and see who is the real liar. Actually, it's easy to distinguish. The winner must be the trustee, and the loser depends on the clothes. Newcomers may think that they will be cheated if they study less, or they may think that they will challenge rashly without preparation. In fact, these people are very skilled at losing, and generally do not lose very simply. They always lose at the crucial step or when watching the master die. At this time, it is easiest to seduce those ignorant people who eat melons and think that they are smarter than others and will win. In fact, this person always has a good memory, but his memory is often better after being cheated once. I am one of them, even if I am cheated in a more Jianghu way.

After passing the gate of the city wall, on the right hand side, that is, on the east side, there is a road under the city wall. On the south side of the road is the city wall, and on the north side are some old semi-commercial and semi-civilian old houses. After crossing this road, if you walk again, you will usually meet many cars. Unless it's early in the day, there's always a lot of traffic and good cars. I couldn't figure it out at the time. Later, I thought about it, because there is an antique market next to it, so I can have a good look. After all, everything in the antique market is tens of thousands of pieces. If I meet someone who doesn't understand, the profit of this piece will probably be higher. If I am lucky, I will meet some rich foreigners who love China culture. There is another Tianfu tea here, which I don't understand. After all, most pedestrians rarely stop here, but this Tianfu tea has been in business for many years and always gives me a stunning feeling.

If you go any further, you can't go all the way north, because the main road here has been bent, so you need to go northwest along the road to the bus stop in Nanmenli that I just mentioned. There are many buses parked at this bus stop, and I will wait for my wife here most of the time. I will look at those pedestrians who are in a hurry, those foreign tourists who are most interested in carrying big bags and small bags. When I see them, I define them as backpackers in my heart, so their eyes must be full of envy. Here, I will also look at the students who got off the bus. There are many college students everywhere in this university town, which makes this city full of vigor and vitality. Looking at those youthful college students, I can only feel deeply sorry when I was a student, because in four years, I can count the number of times I can travel with my companions in this city with one hand. At the bus stop, of course, the most important thing is to wait for the bus, 600 or 600. These two cars are very many. At that time, there was no WeChat, and mobile phones generally had no location function. Sometimes people say it will come soon. I still haven't seen her get off the bus for several minutes, sometimes it's annoying, but I have to smile when I see her. After all, it has nothing to do with her.

In this south gate, it is often the place where we meet and say goodbye every time. When I returned to Xi 'an Annan Gate last year, although many roads and bus stops have changed, although crossing the road is no longer as horrible as before, the memory of the South Gate is still so beautiful and clear. Although we, like most pedestrians, are just one of the passers-by.