1539^th article   第1539期双语推文

As posting about Zhengzhou becomes a daily pastime, what moment will you capture? The city's modern vibe, its crimson skies, the glow of the blue hour, or the newfound charm of its age-old streets?

当“打卡郑州”成为日常，摩登气质、绯红天空、蓝调时刻、老街新“潮”……你更愿意为哪个定格？

Longhai North 3rd Street, a narrow lane just over 300 meters long in Guancheng Hui District, Zhengzhou, has recently gone viral for being incredibly photogenic, emerging as a trendy new "Citywalk" destination and a hit with young people.

最近，郑州市管城区一条仅300多米长的陇海北三街，因为“出片”火上热搜，成为年轻人争相“种草”的Citywalk新地标。

What makes this old street resonate so much with young people?

一条老街，凭什么“俘获”了年轻人的心？

The street's "old" character lies in its enduring everyday charm — its vibrant, street-level energy. Once home to the No.2 Workers' New Village, it's steeped in memories of Zhengzhou's industrial development, with every step telling a story. Nearby stands the former site of the Cultural Relics Working Team of Henan Provincial Bureau of Culture, infusing the ordinary alleyways with the profound heritage of the ancient Shang-era capital. Reproductions of ancient pottery, bronzeware and jade artifacts are displayed in shop windows, bringing history out from behind museum glass and into people's daily lives. These cultural markers weave a warm, multi-layered portrait of the city, compelling visitors to pull out their phones and start snapping photos.

老街之“老”，在于它藏不住的烟火气。这里原是第二工人新村，承载着郑州产业建设的时代记忆，每一步都踩在故事上；附近的河南省文化局文物工作队旧址，把厚重的中原商都文化悄悄糅进了寻常巷陌；街道两侧的橱窗里，古陶、青铜器、玉器等文物仿制品静静陈列，让历史不再是展柜里的摆设，而是触手可及的日常。这些文化符号拼凑出的，是一幅有温度、有厚度的城市底片，让人忍不住举起手机拍照打卡。

Its appeal stems from its laid-back elegance. Free of the crowds of viral hotspots, the noise of commercial strips, and clusters of food stalls, the lane offers a slow-paced slice of local life, revealing Zhengzhou's authentic character. Lush greenery, sculptures, pavilions, walking paths, and cultural walls blend together seamlessly, creating a lively atmosphere. Retro, neat, and soothing—these are the first impressions visitors get, and the reason young people choose to pause and recharge from their busy lives.

老街之“靓”，在于它从容雅致的吸引力。没有网红店的拥挤、商业街的喧嚣、小吃摊的扎堆，这里只有慢节奏的市井烟火和郑州最本真的模样。绿植、雕塑、亭台、步道、文化墙无心相竞，却愈显生机。复古、干净、治愈——这是老街留给人的第一印象，也是年轻人愿意停下脚步、给生活来一次“慢充”的理由。

The street's holistic transformation reflects thoughtful urban renewal. Along its 300-metre stretch, painted walls blend harmoniously with green plants. Upgrades to underground pipelines, gas facilities, and building facades have given a modern quality of life to this historic neighborhood. Community cultural centres, Zheng Pin Book House, cultural and sports centers and neighbourhood service stations have been added, bringing tangible benefits to local residents. Urban renewal projects lay a solid foundation for happy, livable communities, improving both outward appearance ("face") and inner substance ("core").

老街的“有里有面”，更见城市更新的匠心。300多米长的巷子，彩绘墙面与绿植相映成趣；地下管网、燃气设施、外立面整饰全面升级，让“老”日子过出了新质感；社区文化馆、郑品书舍、文体中心、邻里驿站等配套设施镶嵌其间，为居民兜住实实在在的获得感。可以说，城市更新厚植着幸福宜居底色，既撑起“面子”，更筑牢“里子”。

This popular old street is far from an isolated success story in Zhengzhou. Lianxinli, with its red walls, grey tiles and romantic street name, has become a poetic backdrop for countless photos. Former industrial sites including the No. 3 State Cotton Mill, the Oil-Chemical Plant and the Ersha Industrial Park have transformed from "rust-belt" relics to vibrant "showcase-belts" for a new generation, with each transformation embodying a blend of practical effort and creative ingenuity in urban renewal.  

跳出这一条街来看，郑州的老街出圈，早已不是孤例。“连心里”的红墙灰瓦，配以浪漫路名，成了无数人镜头里的诗意注脚；国棉三厂、油化厂、二砂产业园，从工业“锈带”到青春“秀带”，每一步蜕变，都写满了城市更新的实干与巧思。

Revitalized old streets and beautified alleyways add fresh beauty to Zhengzhou. A city's charm lies not only in its towering skyline but also in the hidden character of its neighborhood lanes.

老街新起来，小巷靓起来，郑州美起来。城市的魅力，从来不只于高楼天际线，更藏在街巷的褶皱里。