Following the Little Monsters of Langlang Mountain on a Tour of Shanxi — Northern Shanxi Route (Part 2)

今年夏天，动画《浪浪山小妖怪》中以“像极了普通人”的真诚形象走红的一群小妖怪，带领观众走进了一段充满烟火气与古建魅力的“取经路”。山西文旅特别推出“一南一北”两条主题旅游路线，本期将带你沿着晋北线，与小妖怪一同探访“浪浪山”中的太原。

This summer, the group of little monsters from the animation "Nobody" won over audiences with their relatable, sincere portrayals of "ordinary people," leading viewers on a journey filled with the vibrancy of daily life and the charm of ancient architecture. Shanxi Cultural Tourism specially launched two themed travel routes—one southern, one northern. This article will take you along the northern route to explore Taiyuan in "Langlang Mountain" alongside the little monsters.

太原晋祠“水镜台”

Taiyuan Jinci Temple "Water Mirror Stage"

在《浪浪山小妖怪》中，四只小妖怪假扮唐僧师徒前往寺庙化缘，老和尚虽看穿伪装却仍助其前行。这一场景的原型正是太原晋祠的“水镜台”。值得一提的是，水镜台也曾出现在86版《西游记》、动画电影《大闹天宫》以及去年爆火的游戏《黑神话：悟空》中，堪称西游题材的“常客”。

In "Nobody," four little monsters disguised themselves as the Tang Monk and his disciples to beg for alms at a temple. Though the old monk saw through their disguises, he still helped them on their way. The prototype of this temple is the Water Mirror Stage at Jinci Temple in Taiyuan. It’s worth noting that the Water Mirror Stage has also appeared in the 1986 edition "Journey to the West," the animated film "Havoc in Heaven," and last year’s hit game "Black Myth: Wukong," making it a regular feature in adaptations of the Journey to the West story.  

水镜台建筑风格独特，集楼、台、殿、阁于一体，前部为单檐卷棚顶，后部为重檐歇山顶，造型雄奇，雕刻彩绘精美。其匾额“水镜台”三字出自《汉书》，寓意“清水明镜，不可逃形”，象征善恶终将显现。剧中小猪妖仰头凝视匾额、金光流转的画面，令人印象深刻。来到这里，历史与现实交织，银幕与实地呼应，是打卡拍照、感受文化交融的绝佳地点。

The Water Mirror Stage boasts unique architectural style, integrating tower, platform, hall, and pavilion into one structure. The front section features a single-eave rolled-shed roof, while the rear has a double-eave hip-and-gable roof, creating a majestic form with exquisite carvings and paintings. The plaque inscribed with "Water Mirror Stage" draws from the "Book of Han," implying that "clear water and a bright mirror leave nowhere to hide," symbolizing that good and evil will always be revealed. The scene where the little pig monster looks up at the glowing plaque is particularly memorable. A visit here blends history with the present, connecting the screen with the physical site, making it an ideal spot for photos and experiencing cultural fusion.