Yellow River No. 1 Tourist Highway: A Journey Through History and Culture

黄河一号旅游公路以“踏访黄河、文明探源”为主题，串联起山西省内众多历史与自然景观，为游客呈现了一场视觉与心灵的双重盛宴。在这条线路上，隰县小西天、永济鹳雀楼和芮城永乐宫作为三大代表性人文历史景点，以其独特的艺术魅力和深厚的文化底蕴，吸引着无数旅人驻足探访。

The Yellow River No. 1 Tourist Highway, themed “Following the Yellow River, Exploring the Origins of Civilization”, connects numerous historical and natural landscapes across Shanxi Province, offering travelers a feast for both the eyes and the soul. Along this route, three iconic cultural and historical sites—Xiaoxitian in Xixian County, Guanque Tower in Yongji, and Yongle Palace in Ruicheng—stand out for their unique artistic charm and profound cultural heritage, drawing countless visitors to explore their wonders.

隰县小西天：悬塑艺术的瑰宝

Xiaoxitian in Xixian County: A Treasure of Suspended Sculpture Art  

位于临汾市隰县的千佛庵，又名小西天，是一座依山而建的古老寺院。这里以其精湛的悬塑艺术闻名，被誉为“中国悬塑艺术博物馆”。步入殿堂，1700余尊彩塑凌空悬挂，形态各异，栩栩如生。极乐世界的金碧辉煌与佛国楼阁的庄严气势，令人仿佛置身于传说中的仙境。小西天不仅是佛教艺术的杰作，更是古代工匠智慧与虔诚信仰的结晶，为游客带来震撼心灵的视觉体验。

Located in Xixian County, Linfen, the Thousand-Buddha Nunnery, also known as Xiaoxitian, is an ancient temple built into a mountainside. Renowned for its exquisite suspended sculpture art, it is hailed as the “Museum of Chinese Suspended Sculpture Art”. Stepping into its halls, visitors are greeted by over 1,700 colorful sculptures suspended in mid-air, each lifelike and exquisitely crafted. The resplendent depiction of the Pure Land and the majestic aura of the Buddhist pavilions transport visitors into a celestial realm. Xiaoxitian is not only a masterpiece of Buddhist art but also a testament to the ingenuity and devotion of ancient craftsmen, offering a visually stunning and spiritually uplifting experience.

永济鹳雀楼：黄河文化的象征

Guanque Tower in Yongji: A Symbol of Yellow River Culture  

鹳雀楼耸立于运城市永济的黄河之滨，素有“天下黄河第一楼”的美誉。这座历史名楼因唐代诗人王之涣的《登鹳雀楼》而名扬千古。登楼远眺，黄河奔流，中条山巍峨，原野苍茫，山河壮丽。在这里，游客可以吟诵“更上一层楼”的千古绝唱，感受古人的豪情壮志，体会黄河文化的深厚底蕴。

Standing proudly on the banks of the Yellow River in Yongji, Yuncheng, Guanque Tower is celebrated as the “First Tower Along the Yellow River”. This historic tower gained eternal fame through the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Zhihuan’s poem On the Stork Tower. Climbing to the top, visitors are treated to a breathtaking view of the surging Yellow River, the towering Zhongtiao Mountains, and the vast, open plains. Here, travelers can recite the timeless verse “Ascend another storey to see a thousand miles further”, channeling the lofty aspirations of ancient scholars while immersing themselves in the profound heritage of Yellow River civilization.