Savoring Antiquity in Winter Shanxi · Yangquan

冬日的序曲在天地间缓缓流淌，在山西阳泉这片山川秀美、人文荟萃的土地上，散落着许多珍贵的历史文化遗产。若欲寻觅一抹不同寻常的古朴与宁静，何不踏雪而来，探访那些隐匿于岁月尘埃中的古建筑，在寂静凛冽中触摸历史的温度。

The prelude of winter flows slowly between heaven and earth. On the land of Yangquan in Shanxi, with its beautiful mountains and rivers and rich cultural heritage, many precious historical and cultural relics are scattered. If you wish to seek an unusual touch of ancient simplicity and tranquility, why not set foot on this ancient land of Yangquan, Shanxi, and explore those ancient buildings hidden in the dust of time?

大汖古村

Dachang Ancient Village

隐藏在盂县梁家寨乡的大汖村，是盂县现存最古老的村落，其历史可追溯至北魏时期。当冬雪覆盖依山而筑的层层石屋，村落宛如一座遗落深山的雪中城堡，被誉为“深山里的布达拉宫”。村中供奉的七尊佛像被村民称为“石龙镇山大仙”，村口伫立的千年古树在雪中更显沧桑。冬阳轻抚庙宇檐角，与古朴石屋、落雪槐树相映成趣，勾勒出一幅宁静而灵动的冬日画卷。

Hidden in Liangjiazhai Township, Yuxian County, Shanxi Province, Dachang Village is the oldest existing village in Yuxian County, with a history traceable back to the Northern Wei period. When winter arrives, the ancient dwellings built along the mountain slopes are covered in snow, resembling a castle from a fairy tale. Known as the “Potala Palace in the Deep Mountains,” the village enshrines seven Buddha statues, referred to by the villagers as the “Stone Dragon Mountain Guarding Immortals.” At the village entrance stands a  thousand-year-old ancient tree. When the warm winter sun illuminates every corner of the temple, the ancient architecture, together with the surrounding stone houses and pagoda trees, forms a serene and vivid winter snow scene.

藏山祠

Cangshan Temple

位于盂县城北藏山村的藏山祠，创建年代虽已难考，却在金大定十二年（1172年）得以重修，后经元、明、清历代修葺，依然巍然。祠址依山向南，筑于三层递高的平台之上，建筑群以文子祠为主体，辅以亭台楼阁，布局严谨中可见宫廷气象。至今保存的铁钟、碑刻、焚炉、彩绘等历代文物，静默诉说着岁月流转。雪落朱檐，覆盖着斗拱彩画，更添几分肃穆与清寂。

Cangshan Temple is located in Cangshan Village, 18 kilometers north of Yuxian County, Yangquan City, Shanxi Province. The exact founding date of the temple is unknown. It was rebuilt in the 12th year of the Dading era of the Jin Dynasty (1172 AD) and underwent repeated repairs during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The temple faces south and is constructed on three ascending platforms built into the mountain. It preserves historical relics from various dynasties, such as iron bells, stone inscriptions, incense burners, and colored paintings. The ancient architectural complex centers around Wenzi Temple, with pavilions, towers, and auxiliary buildings arranged outside the courtyards, featuring a palatial architectural style.