Old things in the south

Chapter 23

For some reason, every time I pass the Huabiao in front of Tiananmen Square, I never let it go, I always have to take a look.If you are passing by in a crowded tram (remember, both No. [-] and No. [-] pass here), you have to look out the window of the car through the crowd; when you pass by in a foreign car, you have to raise your head and turn your neck. Look far, look close, look back, until you can't see it.

If you are walking on the stone road in front of Huabiao (what a flat, wide and clean stone slab!), you will definitely slow down and linger to appreciate it when you get to Huabiao.Looking up from the bottom of the Huabiao, one can appreciate the grandeur of "a pillar supporting the sky".ah!The cloudless blue sky, set against the exquisitely carved and well-proportioned white jade watch, is the great combination of natural beauty and artificial beauty.Behind her is the vermilion wall of Tiananmen Square. This picture, with its beautiful layout and bright colors, will never disappear when it is imprinted in my mind.

Interestingly, at dusk in summer, the stone seat under the Huabiao becomes the most ideal place for enjoying the cool air.The stone seat is smooth and clean, and it must be very comfortable to sit on.The place is high and open, and you can appreciate the beautiful men and women in the past (many of them went to visit the nearby Zhongshan Park), as if you were in the VIP seats of the stadium.Next to the Huabiao, there is a row of horse cherry blossoms. Its sweet fragrance comes with the breeze, which is a kind of enjoyment.

I love watching Huabiao, and it has a lot to do with its location, because Tiananmen Square is not only the center of Beiping (Beijing), but also the main thoroughfare leading to the east, west and south cities.When going back and forth between east and west cities, when you arrive at Tiananmen Square, you will feel that you are not far from your destination.Go south to Qianmen, just turn to Gongan Street not far from the left of Huabiao.The majestic and beautiful Huabiao stands here, just like a milestone, it tells you that no matter where you go, it is not far away.

It may not be wrong to say that it is a milestone. In ancient times, Huabiao was originally made of wood. It is also called Biaomu. It is a symbol of meaning.

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