【Shanxi's Cultural Landscape】Roots of Chinese Civilization (Yuncheng)

——五千年文明看山西

——Exploring 5,000 Years of Civilization in Shanxi

“文脉里的中国·山西站”推出了五大文脉主题线路，上一期我们走了临汾，这一期车轮继续向南，驶入运城，打开“华夏之根”的另一半拼图。

The "Along the Cultural Landscape of China · Shanxi" campaign has launched five cultural themed routes. Last time we explored Linfen; this time, our journey continues southward into Yuncheng, uncovering the other half of the "Roots of Chinese Civilization."

运城，古称“河东”，是中华文明的重要发祥地之一。这里不仅有帝舜的陵寝、女娲补天的传说，还有中国最早的火种、唐代的铁牛、忠义千秋的关二爷。

Yuncheng, known in ancient times as "Hedong" (East of the Yellow River), is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Here you will find the mausoleum of Emperor Shun, the legend of Nüwa mending the heavens, the earliest evidence of fire in China, Tang Dynasty iron oxen, and the enduring legacy of Guan Yu—the embodiment of loyalty and righteousness.

今天这条“华夏之根”运城线，全程约300公里，建议安排2-3天。让我们从临汾前往运城，一路感受什么叫“五千年文明看山西，山西根祖在河东”。

This Yuncheng route on the "Roots of Chinese Civilization" covers approximately 300 kilometers and is best experienced over 2–3 days. Starting from Linfen to Yuncheng, you’ll come to understand why "five thousand years of Chinese civilization is best witnessed in Shanxi, and the roots of Shanxi lie in Hedong."

永济黄河铁牛——唐代浮桥的镇河遗珍

Yongji Yellow River Iron Oxen – Tang Dynasty Relics That Anchored a Floating Bridge

位置：位于永济市蒲州古城西门外、黄河东岸的蒲津渡遗址。

Location: Pujindu Site, west of Puzhou Ancient City, Yongji City, on the east bank of the Yellow River.

交通：从临汾出发，沿京昆高速（G5）向南行驶，转运风高速，在“永济西”出口下高速，按路牌前往“蒲津渡遗址”即可，全程约150公里，车程约2小时。

Driving directions: From Linfen, take G5 Jingkun Expressway south, then transfer to Yunfeng Expressway. Exit at "Yongji West" and follow the signs to "Pujindu Site" – approximately 150 km, about 2 hours.

黄河铁牛铸于唐开元年间，用于固定黄河浮桥，原为八尊，每尊重约30吨。现四尊铁牛被完整发掘出土，仍蹲踞于黄河东岸，气势雄浑。铁牛旁尚有铁人、铁柱等唐代遗物，是研究唐代冶金、桥梁工程与雕塑艺术的重要实物资料，至今仍能触摸到唐代铁质文物的厚重质感。