Research On Nanhaizi Wharf In Baotou In Modern Times

Nanhaizi Wharf in modern Baotou is an important wharf in the upper reaches of the Yellow River,which has experienced three stages of rise,prosperity and decline.Nanhaizi Wharf emerged in 1850,and by the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the People’s Dynasty,Nanhaizi Wharf developed into an important wharf in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.The reasons for the rise of Nanhaizi Wharf include superior natural conditions,the stimulation of the Jinmeng grain and oil trade road,and the washdown of the estuary wharf.In 1923,the Pingsui Railway was opened to Baotou,which promoted the development and prosperity of Nanhaizi Wharf,which strengthened the economic connection between Nanhaizi Wharf and Beijing and Tianjin,making Nanhaizi Wharf a hub of land and water transportation.In1937,Baotou fell,and Nanhaizi Wharf suffered serious damage.During the Liberation War,due to the blockade of the Nationalist government,Nanhaizi Wharf failed to restore its former prosperity.The management of Nanhaizi Terminal was initially handled by Tumut Banner.In 1874,Tumut Banner established Nanhai Ziguandu,whose functions included collecting taxes,auditing prohibited goods,and maintaining law and order.After the establishment of the Baotou County Government in 1926,taxes were increased here,and police officers were stationed to maintain law and order at the pier.After the fall of Baotou in 1937,the Japanese army blockaded Nanhaizi Pier.During the Liberation War,the Suiyuan provincial government imposed additional taxes and set up inspection organs to strictly check the merchants.The rise of Nanhaizi Wharf has promoted the development of Baotou to a certain extent.First of all,the rise of Nanhaizi Wharf provided a transit place for grain and oil,fur,licorice and other commodities in the northwest region,and promoted the development of Baotou commerce.Secondly,after the Yellow River rafts were unloaded at Nanhaizi Wharf,they had to be transported to Baotou City by land,and in order to facilitate the transportation of goods,the Baotou County Government built a road in this section.The Taiyuan Economic Construction Committee also built steam docks at the wharf and built steam ships to carry out cargo transportation,which promoted the development of Baotou’s transportation industry.Thirdly,because the local villagers are mostly engaged in shipping and commerce,the development of Baotou village has been promoted.Finally,in order to seek safety,the local people hold regular temple fairs every year,initially to sing opera to honor the gods,and then gradually become an important entertainment activity,enriching the spiritual and cultural life of the people of Baotou and promoting the development of Baotou social culture.