Chinese culture has a long and rich history, with thousands of years of accumulation, leaving behind countless historical and cultural treasures. Currently, Shanxi ranks first among the national cultural relics protection units in China. Therefore, there is a widely circulated saying: “Look at Shanxi for cultural relics on the ground, and look at Shaanxi for cultural relics underground.”..
Shanxi is a province full of historical charm and ancient charm, where we can appreciate the cultural accumulation and beautiful scenery of thousands of years. Here, ancient architecture and natural landscapes complement each other, inheriting the wisdom and spirit of the Chinese nation. This winter vacation, I walked into Shanxi and experienced the historical charm and unique architectural design of the ancient capital..
The Qiao Family Courtyard, founded in the Qing Dynasty, was the residence of the famous commercial and financial capitalist Qiao Zhiyong at that time. The Qiao Family Courtyard has rich commercial and cultural connotations in the Central Plains, and the exquisite and well preserved architectural art perfectly integrates with it. The entire building complex is arranged in a square shape, with a total of six gates. From above, it presents a “double happiness” character, symbolizing beauty. The wood carving technique is exquisite and lifelike..
The Wang Family Courtyard is the largest group of ancient residential buildings in China, and is a model of Jin Dynasty commercial courtyards. Its architectural art and cultural value can be regarded as a masterpiece in China. The Wang Family Courtyard is a luxurious residence built by the Wang family during the Ming and Qing dynasties, which took half a century to build. It includes five alleys, five forts, and five ancestral halls, presenting a unique “Wang” character when viewed from above. The design is ingenious, with a total area of 250000 square meters, which is 100000 square meters larger than the Forbidden City. Therefore, it is known as the “Chinese Folk Palace Museum”..
The Wang Family Courtyard is known for its “three carvings”, with wooden, stone, and brick carvings displayed in one courtyard, and the quantity and craftsmanship are rare in the world. Walking between courtyards feels like being in a folk sculpture museum. As long as you pay attention, all ancient Chinese carving techniques can be seen here..
The ancient city of Ningyuan is not large, but it carries a rich history, important battles, and the spirit of the Chinese nation. Let us step into the ancient city, touch the historical relics with our own hands, feel the golden age and iron horses of the past, appreciate the power of history, inherit the traditional spirit of the Chinese nation, and contribute our own strength to realizing the great Chinese Dream..
In ancient times, it was believed that turtles were the mascot of longevity, and the urban layout of Pingyao was based on this. The ancient city wall surrounds the entire city, with four main streets, eight small streets, and seventy-two small alleys, like the patterns on the back of a turtle. The east and west four gates have the four feet of a turtle, and the north and south two gates have the head and tail of a turtle. So Pingyao Ancient City is also known as “Guicheng”..
The ancient city of Pingyao has a long history and profound cultural heritage, where Confucianism is revered and Confucianism is revered. Legend has it that there are 3000 battlements and 72 gun towers on the walls of the ancient city, symbolizing the 3000 disciples and 72 wise men of Confucius..
The ancient city of Pingyao at night is simply magnificent. Strolling here feels like being immersed in a painting, intoxicated by it..
On this trip to Shanxi, I also visited the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, one of the three wonders of the world. It is the tallest and oldest existing attic style wooden pagoda in China. With its ancient age, exquisite and complex structure, majestic and majestic form, and superb construction techniques, it has become a similar ancient wooden pagoda in the world.
