Beishan in the Book of Songs refers to Shanxi Province today.
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The Book of Songs is the earliest collection of poems in ancient China, which contains many works of ancient poets. The word Beishan mentioned in it refers to the geographical area called Beishan at that time. According to the records of historical books and research materials, we can determine that Beishan is in today's Shanxi Province.
Beishan is an important geographical area in Shanxi province, which is located in the north of Shanxi province. Historically, Beishan area is an important area for the communication between the Central Plains civilization and the northern nationalities. Many ancient cultural relics and historical relics are distributed in this area, reflecting the important position and rich history and culture of Beishan.
In the Book of Songs, Beishan Mountain is often used as a symbol of tall, steep and majestic mountains. For example, Beishan is mentioned in Nan Zhou Guanju: "Peach flies away, burning its splendor. The girl is going to be married and happy to her husband's family. The peach blossom is in full bloom, and the fruit is much more numerous.
a son who returns to his home is suitable for his family. Peach flowers bloom in full bloom, lush green leaves never fall. The son of Yu Gui is suitable for his family. " This poem describes the beauty and vitality of peach blossoms and expresses the yearning for returning home. Beishan is described as a livable and rich place in this poem.
Besides the references in the Book of Songs, there are many important events and cultural heritages in Beishan in history. For example, during the Xia Dynasty, Beishan area was the core area of the Xia Dynasty. According to historical records, Xia Yu carried out water control projects in Beishan area, which enabled this area to obtain good irrigation conditions and provided convenience for agricultural production.
in addition, there are many important ancient buildings and cultural attractions in Beishan area. For example, Wutai Mountain in Beishan is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China, and is known as a Buddhist resort. There are many ancient temples and temples here, attracting many believers and tourists to worship and visit.
To sum up, Beishan mentioned in the Book of Songs refers to today's Shanxi Province. Beishan is an important geographical area in Shanxi Province, which is rich in history, culture and natural landscape. Through the description and historical records of the Book of Songs, we can understand the important position and influence of Beishan. Today, Beishan area is still an important area in Shanxi Province, attracting many tourists and researchers to explore its unique cultural charm.