Transformed by the reform and opening-up policy magnificently, Jiangsu Province has flourished with thriving vigor. Every change Jiangsu has made is left with many memorable moments.
During the 40 years, Jiangsu has witnessed the development of every corner.
Nanjing
Jinling Hotel in 1983 outshined others.
Back then, Dahua Cinema was one of the most famous three cinemas.
In 1982, the old, women and children in Liuhe County, Nanjing, got together and sat around a very simple black and white TV. They enjoyed the program with plain and bright smiles on their faces. Pictured by Wang Guanglin
On December 28th, 1987, the celebration ceremony of five construction projects—Zhongyang Gate Overpass, Nanjing Shopping Centre, Xuanwu Hotel, Yuhua New Village, Remodeling of Yuejin Brand Automobiles, was held in Nanjing. The picture above is Zhongyang Gate Overpass.
Hunan Road of Nanjing was named “Civilization Street, Scenery Street and Specialty Street ” from 1995 on.
Nanjing section of Huning Highway was completed on Sep 21, 1996.
Yangzhou
Guangling Street 30 years ago
Jiangjia Bridge
Yancheng
The newly-established bronze horse, which was the signature building of Yancheng.
The New Era Culture City 30 years ago.
Zhenjiang
Light Industrial Products Distribution Division 30 years ago.
The bus stop in front of 359 Hospital.
Food distribution center in Xiaoshikou.
Nantong
Three bridges over Tonglv Canal.
TV pagoda 30 years ago.
The roundabout on Gongnong South Road.
Suzhou
Appreciating the view along Jinghang Canal on a boat.
People took pictures in the Humble Administrator’s Garden with film cameras.
Shantang Street was embraced with little bridges, rivers and houses.
A frog-shaped rubbish bin was found along a path in the back of Tiger Hill.
Xuzhou
The buses 30 years ago.
Gupeng Building established in 1980s.
Huai’an
Huaihai Building back then.
The shopping mall then.
The street then.
Lianyungang
Nantong and Lianyungang were listed as the first cities to open to the outside world.
Lianyungang when it was just opened to the outside world.
Shopping mall 30 years ago.
Salt company 30 years ago.
Changzhou
The shopping mall 30 years ago is named New Era Shopping Mall.
Yutang Ferry Stop 30 years ago.
Suqian
Suqian Building on Huangyun Road 30 years ago.
Zaohe Qianlong Imperial Palace 30 years ago.
Suqian Repairing Factory 30 years ago.
Wuxi
Jiangyin Yangtze River Bridge was open for traffic in 1999.
The roundabout near Liangxi Bridge 30 years ago.
Jichang Garden in the old days.
Jiefang Cinema 30 years ago.
The No.1 Shopping Mall 30 years ago.
Taizhou
Yuecheng Square 30 years ago.
North part of the city in 1980s.
The No.1 Taizhou Shopping Mall 30 years ago.
Great changes are going on across Jiangsu.
Don’t you feel proud for our Jiangsu, for its great achievements?
(Source: ourjiangsu.com)