The next day, Li Xiao got up early and prepared to go to the Wang Family Courtyard on the outskirts of TY City. This is a shining pearl in Chinese residential architecture and one of the masterpieces in the history of Shanxi architecture.
Li Xiao got on the bus and soon arrived at her destination.
The gate of the Wang Family Courtyard is facing Li Xiao. The gate is carved with exquisite dragon and phoenix patterns. There are two tall stone lions on both sides of the gate tower, guarding the people going in and out.
Through the gate, Li Xiao could see a vast courtyard. Located here are more than a dozen traditional Shanxi folk houses. The largest building among them is the "Grand Central Courtyard" with an area of more than 10,000 square meters.
Li Xiao walked into the large courtyard. There were several big trees planted in the wide courtyard and benches under the trees. It looked very comfortable.
Li Xiao raised his head and looked at the wide patio of the courtyard. There was a large water tank inside the patio. The water was clear and fish were swimming in it. A fresh breath came to his nostrils.
The buildings around the central courtyard are divided into two rings: the inner ring and the inner ring. The inner ring contains the main room, the west wing, the east wing, the side room and two courtyards. The outer ring has three foyers and north and south wing rooms, forming a huge building group.
Li Xiao felt that he had entered an ancient world, and everything here was like traveling through time and space. He felt the simplicity and mystery exuded by the Wang Family Courtyard, and couldn't help but respect it.
He looked around, and he was shocked by every detail of the central courtyard. The main beams of the main house were carved with vivid dragon and phoenix patterns, which were particularly eye-catching; there was a large well in the center of the two courtyards, which was once a daily necessity for the Wang family.
The interior of the wing room is beautifully and comfortably decorated, and you can tell at a glance that it is the owner's wealth and status.
Li Xiao walked to the pavilion aside and quietly admired the beautiful scenery here. He remembered that when he was a child, he had felt this kind of tranquility and mystery in the ancient temples in the countryside. Those temples seemed to have a kind of life force, which could
Make people immersed in it and don't want to leave.
Suddenly, a young waiter came over and asked with a smile: "Sir, do you want to order something? Our specialty tea here is very good, you can try it."
Li Xiao nodded and said, "Okay, let's have a cup of special tea."
The waiter quickly brought a cup of fragrant tea. Li Xiao took a sip and felt the mellow and sweet aroma of the tea, which made her feel better.
While Li Xiao was admiring the beautiful scenery and sipping tea to relieve his boredom, he suddenly heard a familiar voice: "Li Xiao? Is it you?"
Li Xiao looked back and found that it was his old classmate Zhang Feng. They used to be classmates and friends in college, but they haven't seen each other for a long time.
"Zhang Feng! Why are you here?" Li Xiao asked with surprise on his face.
Zhang Feng said with a smile: "I came to attend a wedding. This is the old house of the groom's family. I didn't expect to meet you."
The two sat in the pavilion and started a long chat. They talked about each other's current situation, work and life, and lamented that time flies so fast, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye.
"How long will you stay here?" Zhang Feng asked.
"I plan to stay here for two or three days to appreciate the scenery and culture." Li Xiao replied.
"Wow, it takes so long, then you should plan your time well to visit other scenic spots and historical sites, such as Hukou Waterfall, Shuanglin Temple, Fenyang Ancestral Temple, etc." Zhang Feng suggested.
"Yeah, I've heard about these places and plan to go check them out. But now I'm going to find a place to have dinner first. Do you have any recommendations?" Li Xiao asked.
"Of course, there is a very good restaurant here called 'Lao Pier', which specializes in Shanxi specialties. The taste is very authentic and the price is not expensive." Zhang Feng introduced.
"Okay, then let's go eat together." Li Xiao agreed.
The two walked out of the courtyard together and walked in the direction of the restaurant. Along the way, they saw many food stalls and small restaurants, with people coming and going, and business was booming. There were all kinds of small commodities on the night market stalls on the roadside.
and handicrafts, attracting many tourists to buy.
They walked through a busy street and passed several crowded intersections before finally arriving at the restaurant.
There is a big sign hanging at the door of the restaurant that says "Shanxi Specialty Restaurant". There are several small round tables and chairs at the door, with bottles and jars of pickles and condiments on them.
As soon as Li Xiao and Zhang Feng entered, they were attracted by the oncoming heat wave and the rich aroma of food. The restaurant was divided into two floors, and they were led to a small private room on the second floor.
The interior decoration of the small private room is relatively simple, surrounded by white walls and light yellow lights. There are several exquisite plates, knives and forks placed on the table, and the city lights under the night can be seen outside the window.
The waiter served several Shanxi specialties, including grilled mutton skewers, shaved noodles, tofu curd, spicy and sour potato shreds, etc. Li Xiao and Zhang Feng were attracted by these delicacies and kept tasting them.
“The special dishes here are so delicious!” Li Xiao exclaimed.
"Yes, especially their kebabs, they taste really good." Zhang Feng nodded.
The two chatted while eating and had a sumptuous dinner without realizing it. After the meal, they walked for a while and finally returned to the hotel.
Li Xiao sighed: "Today is really a fulfilling day. I have learned a lot and seen a lot."
"Yes, the humanities, history and special food here are really unforgettable." Zhang Feng also said with deep feeling.
The two went into their room, packed their things, and prepared for the next day's journey.
Li Xiao found a seat and sat down, observing and taking pictures. At this time, a local middle-aged woman came to him and asked with a smile: "Are you a tourist? Do you need me to explain it to you?"
Li Xiao nodded in agreement, and the middle-aged woman began to introduce the history and culture of the Wang Family Courtyard to him.
She told Li Xiao that the Wang Family Courtyard was built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than 300 years. The architectural style of the courtyard is a typical Qing Dynasty folk house, integrating Han, Mongolian, Tibetan, Hui and other ethnic minorities.
The national architectural style reflects the typical characteristics of Shanxi residential architecture.
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It is also very exquisite, using wood carving, stone carving, painting, window lattice, etc. as the main techniques.
Li Xiao came to the Grand Central Courtyard, saw this ancient building, and was attracted by its simple and elegant atmosphere.
The decoration of the Grand Central Courtyard is also very exquisite, using wood carvings, stone carvings, paintings, window lattice, etc. as the main techniques, showing the superb skills of the traditional northern architectural culture of the Qing Dynasty. The architectural style of the Grand Central Courtyard is very typical, and the gates in the Siheyuan are all made of
Composed of two beams and a crossbar, the gatehouse, colonnades, carvings and murals are all very exquisite.
In the hospital, Li Xiao felt a strong historical atmosphere.
The main hall in the center of the courtyard is the most magnificent building, and the surrounding rooms are arranged around the main hall. The furniture in the main hall is also very exquisite, including cabinets, tables, chairs, beds, etc., all made of wood. Li
Xiao saw a study room with very elegant furnishings, including many ancient books, calligraphy and paintings.
Walking into a guest room, Li Xiao saw that the bed in the room was red, with some calligraphy and paintings hanging on the wall, and a porcelain vase with some flowers in it, which looked very warm. There was also a small balcony in the room.
, there was a small table and two chairs on the balcony, Li Xiao sat down and looked at the scenery outside the window.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Li Xiao stood up and opened the door. He saw it was the hotel waiter, holding a small box in his hand, and said with a smile: "Hello, these are our hotel's special snacks. Please try them."
one time."
Li Xiao opened the small box and found some small cakes and biscuits inside. They were brightly colored and looked very delicious. He took a bite and felt that the taste was very good. He couldn't help but praise: "This snack tastes really good!"
The waiter smiled and said: "Our hotel has always been committed to providing the best service and quality to our guests. We hope you will have a pleasant stay here."
Li Xiao nodded, feeling very satisfied. He continued to admire the beautiful scenery of the Grand Central Courtyard, and did not leave until nightfall.
After visiting the Grand Central Courtyard for a day, Li Xiao felt very tired, so he decided to go back to the hotel to rest. The next day, he came to the Wang Family Courtyard again, and this time he went to the Xiaonan Building.
The Xiaonan Building is located to the south of the Central Courtyard. It is an independent building. This building is tall and majestic, with red walls and green tiles. It is surrounded by a garden filled with various flowers, which is very beautiful.
Li Xiao walked into the Xiaonan Building and found that the decoration inside the building was very exquisite. All the furniture was finely carved rosewood furniture with gold lacquer inlays, which looked very gorgeous. The interior was very elegantly decorated, with flower and bird paintings everywhere, ancient times
Works of art such as calligraphy, painting, and bronzes make people forget to leave.
Li Xiao leaned on the window sill and looked out through the window. He could see the garden outside the window. Flowers of various colors were planted in the garden. They were colorful and very beautiful. He couldn't help but exclaimed: "This is really a beautiful place."
World!"
At this moment, a waiter in uniform came in. She greeted Li Xiao with a smile: "Sir, do you want to order something? We have fresh tea and fruits here, and we can also prepare a delicious lunch for you.
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Li Xiao smiled and replied: "Okay, I want to try your tea and fruits, and let you prepare lunch."
The waiter nodded and walked out of the room. Soon after, she came back with a plate of exquisite fruits and a pot of tea, which she placed on the table.
"This is our specialty fruit here. It's called Yangchun Baixue. It's a very sweet fruit. You can try it." The waiter recommended it to Li Xiao.
Li Xiao nodded, picked up a piece of fruit and put it in his mouth. He immediately felt a sweet taste filling the air, making him intoxicated.
"This fruit is so delicious. I have never tasted such a sweet fruit." Li Xiao exclaimed.
The waiter smiled and said: "Yes, this is our specialty here, it is very popular. In addition to Yangchun Baixue, we also have Su cakes, almond tea and many other delicacies and specialties. You can try them." The waiter said.
The promotion of the restaurant's special delicacies made Li Xiao salivate. Li Xiao ordered a puff pastry egg tart and a cup of almond tea. The food here was indeed a highlight.
After enjoying the delicacies, Li Xiao met a local resident at the door of the hotel. He asked curiously: "Hello, are there any other places worth visiting around here?" The resident smiled and replied: "This is nearby.
There is also a very famous scenic spot, which is the former residence of Huang Gongwang." Li Xiao was very surprised, and he immediately decided to visit this famous literati tomorrow.
The next morning, Li Xiao got up early and went to Huang Gongwang's former residence. This is an ancient building complex from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, divided into three courtyards: the front, the middle and the back. The front courtyard is Huang Gongwang's former residence, and the middle and back courtyards are.
It is the residence of the descendants of Huang Gongwang. Li Xiao was very excited. He was going to visit the former residence of a great painter. This was an excellent experience for him, an art lover.
At the entrance to the front yard of Huang Gongwang's former residence, there was a black stone tablet with "Huang Gongwang's Former Residence" engraved on it, which looked particularly solemn. Entering the front yard, Li Xiao saw an antique courtyard surrounded by high walls.
There is a big tree in the center, with a stone table and stone benches placed under the tree, where several tourists rest.
Li Xiao walked freely in the front yard, admiring the calligraphy and paintings, flowers and trees on the wall. He saw many poems on the wall, one of which was "The moon shines brightly on the top of Lingshan Mountain, and Huang Gong's paintings write about longevity. Today I am looking for my roots."
Come to your hometown, sit in the courtyard and listen to the clear music." Li Xiao thought to himself, this poem praising Huang Gongwang is really wonderful.
Li Xiao came to the middle courtyard and saw an antique pavilion, which is the main building of Huang Gongwang's former residence. Inside the pavilion, it is surrounded by cultural relics and pictures showing Huang Gongwang's life and creative achievements. One of the long scrolls is particularly eye-catching. Li Xiaoxi
It seems that this is Huang Gongwang's famous painting "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains".
This scroll is tens of meters long and depicts landscapes, buildings and people along the Fuchun River, giving people a strong visual impact. Li Xiao was attracted by the beauty and detail of this painting and almost forgot about the time.
the passage of.
Suddenly, a voice broke Li Xiao's thoughts: "Young man, do you like this painting?" Li Xiao looked back and saw an old gentleman looking at him with a smile.
Li Xiao politely replied: "Yes, this painting is so beautiful, I am deeply moved."
The old man nodded and continued: "Did you know that this painting was once called one of the 'Top Ten Famous Paintings in China' and was hailed as a 'masterpiece in the history of world painting'. In this painting, Huang Gongwang blended
He developed his own thoughts and artistic style and reached the pinnacle."
Li Xiao nodded repeatedly after hearing this, saying that he also liked the painting deeply. The old man smiled, patted Li Xiao on the shoulder, and said: "Young man, you have a keen artistic sensibility, which is rare. I hope
You can continue to pay attention to and appreciate beautiful things in your later life."
Li Xiao felt warm in his heart and sighed with emotion at the old gentleman's words. He deeply understood that the love and pursuit of art can transcend age and background.
