The Legacy of the Carp City: Urban Morphology, Wall Evolution, and Historic Streets in Quanzhou Chronicles
Geographical Connections Specific locations mentioned in this article include: Quanzhou Prefecture, Licheng District, West Street, East Street, South Street (Zhongshan Road), Jubao Street, Luocheng, Yicheng, Zicheng, Chongyang Gate, and Quanshan Gate. Have you ever seen a city shaped like a fish? I’m not talking about some architect’s fever dream. I’m talking about Quanzhou—an ancient city that started “growing” in the Tang Dynasty and never stopped. Its shape wasn’t drawn by anyone. It was squeezed out, inch by inch, by sea winds, trade routes, wars, and the footsteps of generations. ...