Jinci

🏛️【 The Millennium Charm of the Jin State】📜 🌟 Jinci, located at the foot of Longshan in Taiyuan, Shanxi, is a treasure of ancient Chinese architectural art and an important part of Chinese national culture. 🏰 Jinci was originally built during the Northern Wei Dynasty and has been expanded and repaired through the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, forming the scale we see today. It is not only the ancestral temple of the Jin state but also an important place for emperors of successive dynasties to offer sacrifices and pray for blessings. 🌲 Stepping into Jinci is like entering a tranquil paradise. The ancient trees reach up to the sky, the green grass is like a carpet, and the simple architecture complements each other, giving a sense of tranquility and harmony that is detached from the mundane world. 🖌️ The architectural art of Jinci is unique. From the wooden structures with flying eaves and upturned corners to the exquisite stone and brick carvings, every detail reveals the ingenuity of ancient craftsmen. Especially the three national treasures of Jinci—the Fish Pond Flying Beam, the Holy Mother Hall, and the Offering Hall—demonstrate the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese architecture. 📚 Jinci is not only a treasure trove of architectural art but also a treasure trove of historical documents. It houses a large number of steles, murals, sculptures, and buildings, especially the eight wooden carved dragons on the columns outside the main hall, which showcase the height of Song Dynasty art and aesthetic standards.