China Tourism Day | Shanxi’s Twelve Time Periods: From Dawn to Starlight, Embarking on a Millennium Journey Through Time

Si Hour (9:00–11:00) Jinci Temple’s Ancient Elegance

晋祠：晋祠三绝，风华绝代。献殿古朴典雅，鱼沼飞梁凌波飞渡，圣母殿恢宏庄严，三座国宝建筑，凝固了宋金时期的建筑精魂，静默诉说着千年风华。

Jinci Temple: Home to three masterpieces—the rustic Xian Hall, the soaring Fish Pond Flying Bridge, and the majestic Holy Mother Hall—this temple encapsulates the architectural brilliance of the Song and Jin dynasties, silently narrating a thousand years of splendor.

午时（11:00—13:00） 应县木塔矗

Wu Hour (11:00–13:00) Yingxian Wooden Tower Stands Tall

应县木塔：世界最高的木结构楼阁式建筑，历经千年风雨依然屹立不倒。登塔远眺，尽览塞外风光。惊叹于古人的智慧，感受“远看擎天柱，近似百尺莲”的震撼。

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda: The world’s tallest wooden pagoda, it has weathered centuries yet remains unshaken. Climbing its heights offers panoramic views of the northern frontier, evoking awe at the ancients’ wisdom and the pagoda’s majestic presence—like “a pillar supporting the sky from afar, a lotus towering a hundred feet up close.”

未时（13:00—15:00） 王家大院深

Wei Hour (13:00–15:00) The Depths of Wang Family Compound

王家大院：骄阳似火，王家大院宛如一部尘封的厚重史书，静静铺展在天地之间。它承载着岁月的沧桑与荣光，每一块砖石都镌刻着历史的印记，似在诉说晋商昔日的辉煌。

Wang Family Compound: Under the blazing sun, this grand residence unfolds like a dusty tome of history. Every brick and stone bears the marks of time, recounting the glory of Shanxi’s merchant dynasties.

申时（15:00—17:00） 皇城相府雄