Once upon a time, I was madly obsessed with the 5,000-year history of Chinese civilization. I watched the land of China turn from strife to common prosperity. His performance during the war was overwhelming, and he was full of praise when he watched the birth of all kinds of tricks. Over time, I was thinking if I could go back to ancient times, where would I choose to live?
I like the humanistic dawn in the quiet mountains and forests, which makes people feel mysterious and majestic.
I like the antique flavor in the cracks of history, which makes people understand the past and present.
I like the small town of Youli in the mountains and mountains, which makes people experience fullness and tranquility.
So, can I find such a paradise within my living radius? of course can! Zhangbi Castle, located in Zhangbi Village, Jiexiu City, Shanxi Province, satisfies all my yearning for life at once.
Zhangbi Ancient Castle is located in Jiexiu City and 10 kilometers away from Jiexiu Exit of Universiade Expressway, close to Mianshan Tourist Area, the village is 1020 meters above sea level, and the small town only covers an area of 0.12 square kilometers.
When I first arrived in the small town, like everyone else, I thought it was just a peaceful corner with a long history, but who knew that this 1,600-year-old castle was small and well-equipped, which greatly exceeded my expectations.
·Thousand-year-old tunnels take you back to the era of wars
The entire castle is built on the plateau, with ditches on three sides and mountains on one side. Only the south of the castle is backed by Mianshan Mountain. ". After looking up historical materials, I found out that the history of wars here can be traced back to the period of the Sixteen Kingdoms.
When entering the ancient city, the only way to pass is Hongshun Street. This small street, less than 300 meters long, runs through the north and south gates of the entire ancient castle. You can also feel the breath of history along the street.
A locust tree in the street caught my attention. This towering tree has been around for thousands of years and was almost destroyed by the war. Fortunately, the villagers planted a willow tree in its root in time. Normally speaking, a willow tree with a thick mouth is not easy to survive. But it not only survived, but also saved the dying locust tree. This also created the grand scene of "a thousand-year-old pagoda tree and half a hundred willows".
There is the city of Wengcheng in Beibao. The terrain is like a square box. It was surrounded here during the war.
Taste the castle carefully, and you will be surprised by more content. The ancient temple of King Kong in the Wanli period is still preserved in the castle. The most special thing is the Ming Dynasty three-color glazed decoration on the top of the hall. The knife is exquisite, the firing is exquisite, and the image is lifelike and lifelike.
There are two rare glazed steles under the front porch of the Xingance Temple. The whole body is made of glazed glass, with a peacock blue background and black writing. The forehead of the stele is blue, yellow and green. Because of this, it is said that there are still craftsmen in the village who have devoted themselves to research and perfectly restored various super-difficult ancient methods of glass production.
Of course, ancient buildings such as Zhenwu Temple, Three Great Scholars Hall, Lu Zu Pavilion, Erlang Temple, Guandi Temple, Khan King Temple, etc. are still preserved in the fort.
The most outstanding military aspect of the castle is the "unremarkable" 10,000-meter tunnel. The ancient castle has gone through several stages such as dock wall, military town and fortified village, and gradually formed a unique military defense system of "a bright castle on the ground and an underground tunnel", and the entrances and exits of the tunnels and their functions are unexpected.
The floor of Ssangyong Nian and the wardrobe in the bedroom all have hidden secret passages. When you walk in it, you feel as if you were in a thousand years ago when all the people were soldiers.
In order to strengthen the military culture, the ancient castle has specially carried out meticulous maintenance and transformation on the ancient school grounds of the ancient castle. The handsome platform, weapons, chariots, and even the simulated bronze statues of soldiers can bring you into the passionate moment.
For other themed tours, Zhangbi Castle is still the best choice
When traveling, there are always some people whose preferences are not uniform. Don’t worry, Zhangbi Ancient Castle can meet all the needs of your team at once. If you have some understanding of Zen culture, don’t miss Xinglong Temple. The temple is built on top of the city tower. At a glance, you can see Hongshun Street running through the whole city. And here you can do all the Zen practices you can think of.
Another example is that if you are interested in variety shows, you want to explore the paths those stars have traveled and the rooms they have lived in. This is also a place to show you the coolness once again. The second episode of the fifth season of "Where Are You Going, Dad" was filmed here. The residences of Liu Genghong, Chen Xiaochun, Wu Zun and other powerful celebrities in the entertainment industry have also been well preserved. Some rooms can even be used. directly connected to the tunnel. It is said that when filming this episode, the film crew used this tunnel entrance to cause a lot of challenges to the stars living in it.
If you have a strong interest in folk culture, you must not miss it here. The almost lost shadow puppetry has been well preserved here. Chinese craftsman spirit.
Bring your parents over? Of course, we must take them to see the interior furnishings of that era, I believe it will remind them of the past.
In addition, there are various themes such as making steamed buns, ancient weddings, etc. There must be one that can hit your heart and make you fall in love with this place without hesitation.
Finally, you must come to the Zhangjiamen of the ancient castle to take a look at this special "Fu" character. Some people say that it is more like a movable type, so we say it is a living Fu character. The whole character looks like a word and a painting, with a dragon on the left and a crane on the right. The dragon is a symbol of power in ancient times, expressing the owner's hope that his son will become a dragon and hope that future generations will flourish. The right side is originally a field, but it is written as the head of a crane. It is said that a thousand-year crane and a ten-thousand-year tortoise are symbols of folks praying for longevity; Very full, not empty in the mouth; When writing the field below, you start to behave properly, which shows that no matter how much development you have, you must take the field as the foundation, and farm in a well-behaved manner, which shows the attachment of the people in the ancient castle to the field and reverence. The whole character is written in three ways, with cursive beginning, cursive script crossing the diameter, and regular script ending. Hu Min, a collector of Baifu at the Hebei Academy of Painting and Calligraphy, said: This character has been written vividly, and I have never seen the character Fu written in this way.
· Settled in the ancient castle, enjoy the peaceful life among Zhulen Biwa
This time I chose to stay in the official hotel of the scenic spot—Guhuai Inn. The hotel adopts an antique architectural style as a whole. Just walking in the inn will give you a sense of belonging back to the mountains and forests. Every locust tree and every tank has its own cultural heritage waiting for the interpretation of the residents.
The furnishings in the house are also very particular about not losing the classic charm, but also achieving high-end comfort. The perfect fusion of the two makes people think of what their life after retirement should look like.
In addition to accommodation, the hotel also provides tea rooms, document workshops, meeting rooms and other functional rooms, which can also be used for team building.
Labor Day is coming soon, and the May Day holiday came so unexpectedly that many of my friends haven’t planned their own vacation yet, but if you are less than half a day’s drive from Zhangbi Castle, I recommend everyone Go there by car and enjoy spending time with your family in this thousand-year-old village.
