https://chinaroots.org/en/tags/courier-stations-and-ferries/Recent content in Courier Stations and Ferries on ChinaRoots - Digital Local ChroniclesHugoen-usMon, 30 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/longhai-ming-trade-nodes/Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000https://chinaroots.org/en/posts/longhai-ming-trade-nodes/Based on the 'Bamin Tongzhi' and 'Longhai County Chronicle', this article analyzes the geographical evolution of Longxi and Haicheng (modern Longhai) during the Ming Dynasty. It maps critical trade ports like Yuegang and Shima, alongside key transport nodes such as Jiangdong and Shenqing Courier Stations. By listing Ming-era villages (She) and ancient ferries, this study provides precise ancestral clues for the global Chinese diaspora and highlights the historical role of the 'Southern Treasury' in the Maritime Silk Road.