Definition
老城区 refers to the old or historical part of a city, often with narrow streets, older architecture, and cultural heritage. It's the opposite of 新区 (new district). You'll hear it when talking about sightseeing, urban planning, or local history — many Chinese cities have a well-known 老城区 that's popular with tourists.
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old city districthistorical center
Examples
- 老城区。Zhège chéngshì de Lǎo chéng qū yǒu hěn duō bǎi nián lǎo diàn.This city's old district has many century-old shops.
- 老城区，。Wǒmen zhù zài Lǎo chéng qū, lí nàxiē jǐngdiǎn hěn jìn.We live in the old city district, very close to those attractions.
- 老城区，。Lǎo chéng qū de jiēdào suīrán zhǎi, dànshì hěn yǒu wèidào.The streets in the old district are narrow, but they have a lot of character.
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