In memory of Zhang Boduan, the ancestor of Nanzong, this ancient street was named after many twists and turns.

Linhai, as a thousand-year-old city, naturally has a rich historical background, rich humanistic atmosphere and numerous historical sites. Since ancient times, it has enjoyed the reputation of "Little Zou Lu" and "State of Culture", forming a "four" city with famous cities, celebrities, historic sites and proper names. It is also an "excellent tourist city in China" and a "national garden city", and it is the first county-level city in China to be awarded the title of "livable city in China".

To say that the place closest to real life in this ancient city is Ziyang Old Street. This 1000-meter-long old street is like the epitome of the sea. Need history, historical sites, humanities and allusions. Nowadays, people living along the street, including various shops and snack bars, are mostly local people, and they all retain their original flavor. So, if you travel to the seaside, you must come here to have a look.

Strolling through the old streets and turning into some alleys inadvertently, you may find something unexpected. And some inconspicuous corners hide the original stories discovered by others. Interestingly, I also met an old lady who was willing to tell stories to passers-by. It was dinner when I met her, so I had to suppress my curiosity. If it's fate, come and listen next time.

In fact, the names of ancient streets are very numerous from the beginning, and even a little "chaotic". According to the book "Governing Guo Tu by Linhai County" drawn in the 23rd year of the Republic of China (1934), this street is called the location of this street according to historical sites, names and place names. At that time, the northern end of this street was called Huang Fang Bridge, the southern end was called Lan Xiu Building, and the middle part was called. From north to south are Ziyang Palace, Yidongtian, Fengxian Square, Crossroads, Yingxianfang, Baita Qiaotou, Fangyiren, Deqing Lane, Paimenzhou, Laxiangkou, Anletian and Tan Xing Street. There were many place names, which brought a lot of inconvenience to the citizens at that time. To tell you the truth, I'm a little dizzy now.

In order to unify the street names, during the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression period, the Kuomintang county magistrate Zhuang chose some celebrities to name Chengguan Street near the sea. There are Wenqing Street, Liudun Street and Leiming Street. Now Ziyang Street is named Zhongzheng Street. But even so, the locals continue to call the original place names street names. After all, everyone has lived here for a long time, has long been used to it, and is familiar with each other. "Zhongzheng Street" basically exists in name only.

After liberation, the relevant departments extensively solicited the opinions of people from all walks of life, and combined with historical reality, made an overall planning and naming of Chengguan Street. In order to commemorate the peaceful liberation of Linhai, Zhongzheng Street was named Jiefang Street, which has been used for 50 years.

Until 1994, Linhai people made a detailed and comprehensive investigation on the history of Jiefang Street, and on the premise of sufficient reasons, it was officially named Ziyang Street in 1998. In memory of Zhang Boduan, the ancestor of Nanzong, it was renamed Ziyang Street. Born in the eighth year of Taiping Xingguo in the Northern Song Dynasty (983), he died in the fifth year of Yuanfeng (1082). He is 99 years old and lives in Guanyingzhu Lane, Linhai City. Zhang Boduan's "Wu Zhen Pian" advocates the theory of the integration of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and three religions, with the inner alchemy of Taoism as the core, which is in the same strain as Wei Boyang's "Avatar Qi".

Living in the city for a long time will inevitably make you feel a little too noisy. Walking on this ancient street, you can see the tranquility and comfort of ordinary life everywhere. If there is an opportunity, I think I'd be happy to come to Linhai. I'd better live next to the old street. You can eat the "authentic" snacks here in the morning. If I am hungry at night, I can also look around and find some local food.