The Wangfu in Wangfujing, Beijing refers not to one Wangfu, but to ten Wangfu built here in the Ming Dynasty. This well refers to the big sweet well, which the people of the whole city live on.
Beijing is the capital of China, the cultural center of China and an international metropolis. There is not only economic prosperity here, but also profound cultural history. There are countless tourist attractions, and Wangfujing is a bright spot worth visiting.
in the Liao and Jin dynasties, it was just a little-known village. Kublai Khan's capital, Beijing, boosted the popularity of this area, and it was called "T-street", and then this street had an initial commercial development. When Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty took a fancy to the geomantic omen and economy in this area, he built ten palaces, which became Ten Wangfu Street at that time. People used to call it "Wangfu Street", and gradually this land became a gathering place for dignitaries, which naturally boosted economic development, and various shops gradually appeared on the street, forming a bustling commercial street.
What's interesting is that there is another well in this street. In fact, there are many wells inside and outside Beijing, about 1, but most of them are salty and bitter. The well water in Wangfu Street is delicious, and people nearby rely on it for water supply. It can be said that this well is the foundation of a prosperous economy. Everyone said that Wangfu Street was gradually called Wangfu Street. In 1915, when the Beiyang government drew the Detailed Map of Beijing, this street was clearly called Wangfu Street. Here, daily necessities, hardware and electrical materials, clothing, shoes and hats, jewelry, diamonds, gold and silver jewelry, etc. are dazzling, and there are many shops. It is a bustling area of "getting rich every day", so it is known as Beijing Golden Street.