四川江安：百年桂花巷正悄然别离，唯有记忆生生不息 A century fades, yet memories endure

江安县素有“万里长江第一县”的美誉，是长江流经宜宾后抵达的首座县城。浩荡长江在这里蜿蜒穿行38公里，滋养着这片底蕴深厚的土地。此地建县已有1500年悠久历史，岁月沉淀下诸多人文遗存，纵横交错的老街古巷，默默诉说着千年光阴的故事。 此番到访江安，最令人唏嘘的是心心念念的桂花巷与桂香巷已然启动改造。昔日古朴幽深的窄巷、雅致别致的老门楼，尽数被冰冷的施工围挡遮挡。居民尽数迁出，不少百年老屋被夷为平地。城市更新的进程之下，独属于老城的古老记忆，正被全新的仿古建筑悄然替代。 相较之下，巷子北侧的白马街、俄罗宝街，依旧留存着老城本真的模样。街巷虽略显破败，却烟火盎然、生机满满。巷间商贩的叫卖声、孩童的嬉闹声此起彼伏，袅袅炊烟萦绕街巷。世代居民在此安居乐业，延续着数百年未曾断绝的市井烟火，这才是我心中最动人的江安模样。 和所有沿江小城一样，夏日傍晚的江安江边热闹非凡，纳凉、戏水的市民络绎不绝，这般鲜活的江畔图景，已绵延千年。城市更新是发展必然，但珍贵的古建遗存、老城烟火更是独有的城市根脉，值得我们用心守护、倍加珍视。Jiang'an County is renowned as the "First County on the Ten-Thousand-Li Yangtze River," being the first county the river reaches after flowing past Yibin. The mighty Yangtze winds its way through the area for 38 kilometers, nourishing a land rich in cultural heritage. With a history spanning 1,500 years, the county is home to a wealth of historical and cultural legacies; its network of old streets and ancient alleys silently recounts stories from a thousand years of history.On this visit to Jiang'an, the most poignant realization was that the long-awaited renovation of Guihua Lane and Guixiang Lane had already begun. The once-charming, secluded narrow alleys and their elegant, distinctive old gatehouses were entirely obscured by cold construction hoardings. Residents had all relocated, and many century-old houses had been razed to the ground. Amidst the process of urban renewal, the ancient memories unique to the old town are quietly being supplanted by brand-new, faux-antique structures.In contrast, Baima Street and Eluobao Street—located on the northern side of the lanes—retain the authentic character of the old town. Though the streets may appear somewhat weathered, they teem with vitality and the rich, bustling atmosphere of everyday life. The calls of vendors and the playful shouts of children rise and fall, while wisps of cooking smoke drift through the air. Generations of residents have lived and thrived here, sustaining a vibrant, unbroken tradition of local life; this, to me, is the most moving image of Jiang'an. Like all small towns along the river, the riverside in Jiang'an comes alive on summer evenings with a steady stream of locals seeking relief from the heat and playing in the water—a vivid scene that has endured for a thousand years. While urban renewal is an inevitable part of development, the precious architectural heritage and the authentic, bustling spirit of the old town represent the city's unique roots—qualities well worth our dedicated protection and deepest appreciation.