"In ancient civilization, look at the Three Jin Dynasties. The people are outstanding and the land is strong. Luliang on the left, Taihang on the right. Fenshui is blue and the river is long..."
A modern version of " "Three Character Classic" sings the ancient civilization of Shanxi and describes the beautiful scenery of Shanxi.
Shanxi, one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization, has a long history, famous mountains, rivers, ancient temples and pagodas, and beautiful scenery. Especially in the autumn season, along the trajectory of time, in the land of Sanjin, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit the charm of ancient buildings, and appreciate the profound culture. The scenery is endless and the years are wonderful.
Appreciating the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers
Beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers can be found everywhere, but enjoying autumn in Shanxi is unique.
Here you can see the desolate and incomplete beauty of the ancient Great Wall in autumn, the colorful colors of the 800-mile Taihang forest, and the surging water of the Yellow River. "One glance makes me drunk, and I can see all the autumn colors."
The Great Wall twists and turns in Shanxi, majestic and stretching for more than 3,500 kilometers, leaving behind countless relics and ruins. Yanmen Pass, Niangzi Pass, Piantou Pass, Ningwuguan and other fortresses present a majestic, vicissitudes, thick and simple Great Wall frontier fortress scenery.
Along the Taihang Mountains, majestic peaks and cliffs, dense primeval forests, unique karst caves, clear rivers, lakes and waterfalls are fascinating. Huguan Grand Canyon, Wangmangling, Niangziguan, etc. are dangerous, precipitous, beautiful, strange and beautiful.
The Yellow River runs through Shanxi for more than 500 kilometers from north to south. Scenic spots such as the roaring Hukou Falls, the Qiankun Bay, the vicissitudes of the ancient Qikou Ancient Town, and the mighty Niangniang Beach form the core of Shanxi Province. A beautiful picture of the Yellow River style.
There are also the aerial grasslands of the Luliang Mountains and the majestic frontier fortress of Yanmen Pass, etc., both of which usher in the most beautiful scenery in autumn. It can be said that "the mountains and rivers blend beautifully with the autumn sun, and the infinite scenery is before your eyes."
Visiting the charm of ancient buildings
Wang Aiqin, director of the Shanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, once said that the entire Shanxi is a place where you can touch, get close, and talk to "without walls or roofs" Museum. ”
That’s true. As the province richest in cultural relics in China, Shanxi has well-preserved above-ground buildings from before the Song and Jin Dynasties accounting for more than 70% of China's, some of which are isolated examples of architectural art in China and even the world. Every brick, tile, beam, column, village and city here is a reflection of five thousand years of history. Ancient buildings are left everywhere here, such as Foguang Temple, Jinci, Yongle Palace, etc. After the changes of time, the sense of vicissitudes of time can only be matched by the autumn colors.
Jinci, the earliest existing royal garden in China, is the most beautiful time every autumn. The place seems to be coated with a layer of gold, with fallen leaves flying and a strong autumn atmosphere. Colorful forests, old trees, dead vines, and ancient buildings form a lively and "speaking" autumn landscape. The sound of autumn leaves falling to the ground is like a beautiful melody played by rich culture.
Foguang Temple in Wutai Mountain is a representative of the wooden structure architecture of the Tang Dynasty in Chinese history. It was called the first national treasure building by the master Liang Sicheng. Just walking on the road leading to this building can make people have infinite reveries about the autumn in the North: under the autumn sky, in the bright sunshine, the wind blows, and the withered yellow leaves of the poplar trees rustle. When it falls, it makes the surrounding area extra quiet and quiet. Although I haven’t seen its shape, my heart is already longing for a glimpse of the artistic charm.
In the cool autumn breeze in northern Shanxi, you can also encounter the Yingxian Wooden Tower, which is also known as the "Three Wonderful Towers in the World" together with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The autumn atmosphere is strong in southern Shanxi Visit the Yongle Palace, the largest existing Taoist palace in the Yuan Dynasty in my country, or climb the Stork Tower to watch the sunset in autumn and the Yellow River rushing into the sea...
The autumn wind and autumn charm add to the charm of many ancient buildings. Color, you might as well come to Shanxi for a walk and feel the unique charm of thousands of years of ancient architecture.
Appreciate the profoundness of culture
Liu Yuxi’s "Autumn Poems" wrote: Since ancient times, autumn has been sad and lonely, and I say that autumn is better than spring.
In fact, choose an autumn day to go to Shanxi, follow the historical context, explore the stories about the origin of mankind in the land of Shanxi, witness the glory of Shanxi merchants for five hundred years, and immerse yourself in Shanxi’s red culture. It's a very pleasant thing.
As the encyclopedia of Chinese civilization and the cornucopia of Chinese culture, history and culture are the core resources of Shanxi tourism. Five thousand years of Chinese civilization have lasted endlessly. The Xihoudu Cultural Site in Ruicheng is 1.8 million years old and is currently the oldest Paleolithic culture in China. Shanxi has a recorded history of three thousand years and is known as the "Museum of Ancient Chinese Culture". The big locust tree in Hongdong has become the "root and soul" in the hearts of countless Chinese people. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the rise of Shanxi merchants and Shanxi bank accounts, which emphasized honesty and integrity, became famous both at home and abroad, and opened up the "Ten Thousand Miles of Tea Road" that is as famous as the Silk Road. The "big families" such as the Wang Family Courtyard, Qiao Family Courtyard, and Li Family Courtyard that still stand in various places today are all witnesses of the glory of the past.
Bringing time back to modern times, historical choices have made Shanxi an old revolutionary area with glorious traditions. This is an important gathering place for red cultural resources, with revolutionary sites and memorial buildings scattered throughout the province. During the National Day holiday in the crisp autumn weather, Shanxi has prepared a number of classic red tourism routes, waiting for tourists from all over the world to come and listen to the rich and glorious red stories and feel the revolutionary sentiments that pervade Changhong.
The hot summer has come to an end, and the beautiful scenery of golden autumn is in front of you. Come and make a trip to Shanxi to experience the most beautiful autumn.
(Li Mengwen, Sang Liyuan) (Pictures provided by Shanxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism)