CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Hongyadong, Danzishi Old Street and Gongtan Town, Youyang County... Nowadays, these scenic spots have already become hot spots in Chongqing. Compared with today's bustling scene, do you know what these places used to be like?

On November 10, "People and City -- He Zhiya Urban Image Document Exhibition" kicked off at the Art Museum of Sichuan Fine Art Institute.He Zhiya, an expert of Chongqing Urban Planning and Construction and a historical and cultural scholar in Chongqing, has observed and recorded the reform and opening up for more than 40 years, especially 22 years since Chongqing became a municipality directly under the Central Government. Images and literature of the city's changes about that recorded by He Zhiya are being displayed.

“Mr. Zhiya has a natural sense of nostalgia and responsibility for this city.” Wang Lin, the curator of the exhibition, said that “the prosperity of a city depends on the love, input and participation of citizens in their hometown. With his keen thinking and active practice, Mr. Zhiya has made contributions to urban construction and cultural heritage of Chongqing. His efforts and contributions have set an example for us. Here, in the name of an ordinary citizen, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. He Zhiya!”

The exhibition will be open to the public for free until November 29.

Danzishi Central Street

Dongshuimen City Wall

Hongyadong

Jiangbei Baoding Gate

Qiansimen Centre Street

Wanglongmen Lane

Residences along Qiongjiang River

Gongtan Town, Youyang 

(Translated by Luo Juan, Fathom Language Limited)