The Lotus Market in Beijingers' Memory

Lotus market is like the "back garden" of old Beijingers.

In the past, Shichahai, vineyards, water chestnut pits and Erzha,

Can be regarded as summer of beijing's "four wins".

In particular, the lotus market in Shichahai is the most famous and takes the lead.

Laoshe's Shichahai is not just a lotus market.

There is also a yearning and tranquility for summer of beijing.

"In the pavilion set up by willows on the Shichahai Sea,

You can also eat tea for half a day and smoke some sour plum cakes.

Or sip a bowl of sweet lotus leaf porridge. Willing to be free and easy,

You can take a fishing rod to the beach or the west of the high beam bridge.

Fishing under the ancient willows by the river for half a day. "

Now think about it, Beijing was really good at that time.

Even if it is very hot in summer, it will not go out of 49 cities.

There are also places for summer vacation.

Now that tourists come here, the beautiful scenery they see is still there.

Here, in midsummer, lotus flowers reflect sunlight.

The lake is clear, and the Drum Tower is still visible in the distance.

Wan Li customs clearance is expected to reach Xishan.

(Photo: Old Town)

But the once vibrant lotus market,

As many Beijingers, they can only remember by words.

"At that time, the lotus market.

Wu Sangui's former residence is east along the northern edge of Qianhai,

That is, today's Qianhai Kindergarten,

South to Long Beach via Huixiantang Restaurant,

Three bridges cross Shensi Hutong (formerly Dunji Hutong) from the east.

From Nankou to Chang Di, it is the north exit of the market. "

The south entrance of the market is in the small garden in the southeast corner of Shichahai today.

This is the old igloo,

Now it has become an open-air theater for opera fans to sing.

It can be seen that this treasure land of Shichahai is naturally made.

It belongs to the happy hometown of Beijingers. "

—— Li Zhenxin

"At that time, there was a lotus market called He Xianer.

You know, the peeling kind.

Fresh walnut kernel, almond, fresh water chestnut rice,

The old and new chicken head rice are four in one.

If you want a bowl, shout, "Boss, an ice bowl."

The shopkeeper catered loudly,

A small pot of blue flowers has been taken out here.

Quickly put the natural crushed ice at the bottom of the bowl, and then put the river fresh into the bowl.

Sprinkle sugar, put a spoon in it, and pass it forward: "Take your time, sir."

—— Li Zhenxin

It's sweet to think about it. Say this natural crushed ice.

It can also remind people of that time, like ice cream.

Hearing this name makes people think of cold and cheese.

In fact, as long as you mix cold water, natural crushed ice, starch,

Saccharin and essence are packed in iron drums,

Then put the iron bucket into a big wooden bucket with ice cubes in it.

There is a shaft in the middle of the barrel, which can stir the ice cubes into snowflake-like slush when rotating.

It's a bit like ice cream in our glass.

Now, you are walking in the lotus market.

Imagine if there were still these awnings on this coast.

Have a bowl. It's so comfortable

The old lotus market is the most pleasant place in the hearts of old Beijingers.

Later Shichahai

The people who live here are still ordinary people from generation to generation.

Living a quiet little life in a winding narrow alley.

People born here,

It is also the most touching group of people who watched the movie mr. six.

Because I feel comfortable as soon as I enter Shichahai,

Under the blue bricks and gray tiles, early in the morning, listening to the old man singing with his voice hanging,

You can see the most beautiful sunset when the sun sets in the western hills.

In summer, this "sea" is all they have.

Swimming, fishing, playing chess in the shade,

Looking at the bell and drum tower, you will feel practical.

Go home on 107.

In winter, even if this "sea" freezes,

This is all they have.

I like the feeling of skating in Shichahai.

My face turned red when I was playing with the ice car, but I was willing.

"The bicycle stepped on the fallen leaves and watched the sunset disappear.

I can't see the Yinding Bridge clearly, and I can't see it clearly in Xishan.

Lotus in the water, its leaves have been damaged,

The reflected moon is negotiating with the street lamp,

Talking about who will make a fire and cook tomorrow morning, talking about eating fritters and biscuits tomorrow morning, and the bell and drum tower will suck dust and let you draw his face. "

-He Yong's Bell and Drum Tower

It's still the summer in Beijing in my memory. In the summer of the Lotus Market in Beijing Hutong, uncles and uncles are still playing chess under the shade of that big poplar tree. The grandmothers in the hutong are still choosing dishes to discuss state affairs; I still dream of joining Beijing Guoan with football in the alley; There was so much to say that year. ......

Beijingers who love memories are old, so are we.

Today's lotus market is still in full bloom in midsummer.

When the weather is fine, you can still see the western hills.

(Photo: Red Ear, July 20 19)

Only those who remember "outside the seafood shed, there are barbecue stalls, cold food stalls, temporary restaurants, fruit stalls, watermelon stalls, bean juice enema, eight-treasure lotus porridge and other foods, and department stores have antique stalls, book stalls, calligraphy and painting stalls, children's toys, insects, fan stalls and so on. Entertainment performances, including bookstores, cross talk stalls, juggling sheds and monkey sheds, will stay in Beijing forever.

(Photo: Old Town 20 18)