What is the historical background of Shantou Haimen?

Shantou Haimen is located in eastern Guangdong Province, named after its geographical location, is the South China Sea and Hanjiang interchange. Chaoshan area in ancient times belongs to the Baiyue Cultural Circle, the Qin and Han dynasties began to have a clear administration of Settings. During the Song and Yuan dynasties, Haimen became an important port for foreign trade. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the status was further promoted and became the center of commodity distribution and cultural, scientific and technological exchange. In modern times, although impacted by the Western powers, it was still an important trade port along the southeast coast. After the founding of New China, economic development has entered a new stage and become the economic growth point of Guangdong and even the whole country.

Geographical location and name

Haimen, Shantou, a pearl of eastern Guangdong Province, the coast of the South China Sea, the Pearl River Delta northeast, its name origin, prominent geographical location, the South China Sea and Hanjiang intersection, The posture of the portal, it is called' Haimen'.

South China Sea waves, Hanjiang water, interchange formed a unique geographical pattern, Shantou Haimen hence the name, meaning the open posture and traffic hub.

A gateway connecting the sea and the inland, carrying the history and future of Shantou, with its unique geographical location, writing the story of Shantou.

The development of ancient Chaoshan area

Chaoshan area belongs to Baiyue Cultural Circle in ancient times. After thousands of years of natural development and social evolution, it has formed a unique regional culture.

During the Qin and Han dynasties, Chaoshan area formally established administrative divisions, opened an orderly development process.

The development of this period not only laid the foundation of Chaoshan area, but also laid a solid foundation for the development of future generations.

Haimen in the Song and Yuan dynasties

During the Song and Yuan dynasties, the economic vitality of Chaoshan area increased significantly, foreign trade became the driving force, and the status of Haimen Port became increasingly prominent.

Merchants gathered, busy cargo handling, Haimen port has become a symbol of prosperity.

Because of the vigorous development of regional economy, business exchanges have become increasingly frequent.

The promotion of Haimen status in the Ming and Qing Dynasties

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Haimen area significantly improved its status and became the key port of foreign trade in Chaoshan area.

Haimen has not only become a commercial hub, but also become a bridge of cultural exchange, bringing together cultural, scientific and technological information from all directions.

The increasingly frequent exchange of science and technology has promoted the scientific and technological progress and civilization development of the local area and even the whole Chaoshan area.

The changes of Haimen in modern times

The invasion of Western powers, domestic political and economic changes, Haimen trade status was impacted.

Haimen is still an important port for foreign trade along China's southeast coast.

Despite the challenges, Haimen port is in a strong position.

The economic development of modern Haimen

After the founding of New China, Haimen showed great vitality, the regional economic development ushered in an unprecedented opportunity, the continuous improvement of infrastructure, Road bridges, power communications and other areas of breakthrough, for Haimen plug on the wings of take-off.

The adjustment of industrial structure has become a new driving force for Haimen's economic growth. For Haimen into a steady stream of vitality.

Guangdong Province and even the whole country, Haimen has become a high-profile economic growth point, attracting the attention of many enterprises and investors. For the future development of Haimen laid a solid foundation.