Wuhan, Changti Street, afternoon

Historically, Wuhan’s soundscape must have been incredibly diverse — a nexus of nine provinces and a land of rivers and lakes. Yet, precisely because of this, its development and changes have been lightning fast. Changti Street was one of the few spots that fit the project’s theme at the time. In the afternoon, the street buzzes with activity but feels relaxed and unhurried. 

Shop owners along the way take their time, some even napping or strolling idly. Customers come in small groups, mostly local regulars who greet passersby—a scene uncommon elsewhere. One owner mentioned the street might relocate or renovate due to its “dirty, disorderly, and poor” state; who knows how it stands now.

Wuhan street soundscape recorded by Digimonk.