Every weekend or holiday, there are more "archaeological" tour groups on the old streets and historical sites of some cities.

They are not simply walking around the Internet celebrity check-in points, but like archaeologists, they go deep into the corners of the city, explore the cultural history, read the stories behind the streets and buildings, taste the city customs, and bring the travel experience to a better place. high stage.

Today, more and more people are joining this trendy "urban archaeology" team.

　　1. Read the city

　　The "Urban Archaeology" tour is not a professional archaeology, but explores the development and changes behind the city through the surface landscape in the spirit of archaeology.

　　Shanghai has thousands of immovable cultural relics of different protection levels, excellent historical buildings, and more than 100 historical and cultural areas and protected roads.

Walking through the alley, passing old buildings, and turning around mottled corners, you may pass a piece of history.

Shanghai's past and present life provides rich soil for "urban archaeology", and Shanghai is also the first city in China to start "urban archaeology" tours.

　　"Since 2018, hundreds of 'urban archaeology' activities have been held in Shanghai." According to a senior "urban archaeology" person, there are now more than 10 "urban archaeology" NGOs in Shanghai.

　　Reading the story behind it is of interest to "urban archaeology".

The Bund, with its high-rise landmark buildings, did not attract "urban archaeologists", but the grievances and grievances that occurred in the headquarters buildings of Chinese and foreign banks in history were the focus of their attention; Shikumen, a gorgeous combination of nostalgia and modernity. The veil, the history and development of the old shops such as the brown-bonded carpenter and the white iron shop hidden behind it are the objects of investigation by the archaeological team.

　　In the past two years, affected by the epidemic, surrounding tours and local tours have risen, and "urban archaeology" tours have gradually become popular.

At the beginning of this year, Shanghai Xuhui District launched a number of "architecturally readable" characteristic tours with the theme of "urban archaeology at the origin of Shanghai style".

Mafengwo, Ctrip and other platforms have also launched many projects similar to "urban archaeology" tours.

　　2. Keep the memory

　　Regarding the reasons for the rise of "urban archaeology", industry insiders analyzed that nowadays, urban construction is changing with each passing day. How to retain the cultural context, ancient charm and historical charm of the old city has become the content of some people's thinking.

They tried to use their feet to go deep into the city and built a solid connection with the city with their hearts.

Some call this approach the awakening tour.

　　The “Urban Archaeology” team leader usually leads the team members to regularly read the city through a combination of historical maps, special lectures and realistic scenes.

Teams of persistent figures attract more like-minded travelers, and everyone walks and records the changes of the city...

　　The focus on cultural heritage is another big part of the "Urban Archaeology" team.

　　Song Wanchen in Beijing is still a primary school student. Although he is young, he is very interested in traditional culture under the influence of his parents.

Last year, the Beijing Central Axis Cultural Heritage Inheritance and Innovation Competition was held. Song Wanchen's family of three enthusiastically signed up to participate. Together with them, there were more than 5,000 contestants from all over the country.

　　The "Beijing Central Axis" is considered to be a model of the mature planning and development of the central axis of the Chinese capital. There are 19 heritage sites arranged in order from north to south.

Every weekend, Song Wanchen will go to every heritage site of the central axis under the leadership of his parents, and feel the profound cultural connotation of the central axis.

In the scenic spots, they also made friends with many colleagues of the "archaeological" axis.

This year, the Beijing Central Axis Cultural Heritage Inheritance and Innovation Competition was launched again, and the 5 track events attracted the enthusiastic participation of the general public.

　　"Let the public visit the central axis, understand the central axis, learn the culture of the central axis, help Beijing's central axis to apply for the World Heritage List, and ultimately promote the overall protection of the old city." said the person in charge of the Beijing Central Axis Cultural Heritage Inheritance and Innovation Competition Organizing Committee.

　　Indeed, "urban archaeology" not only enriches the tourism industry, but also plays a positive role in the protection of historical and cultural cities.

Experts pointed out that "urban archaeology" encourages people to re-understand a city through in-depth experience, which can improve citizens' sense of pride and responsibility in the protection of cultural relics, old cities, and historical and cultural cities, and enhance their self-confidence in Chinese civilization.