Deep in Shanxi with Rees: Meeting a Chinese maid
Updated: 2024-11-20
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Five years ago, Rees from the United Kingdom encountered North China's Shanxi province and embarked on a quest to unveil its ancient charm. Today, his Shanxi tale continues.
In this series of videos, Rees will delve into Shanxi's rich historical and cultural tapestry. Through immersive experiences, personal reflections, role-playing, and animated recreations, he brings life to Shanxi's museum relics, the legacies of the land, and the words of ancient books.
Join Rees on a journey to explore Shanxi's historical and cultural wonders.
Jinci Temple, located in Jinci town, Taiyuan city, North China's Shanxi province, is the earliest imperial garden in China dedicated to Tang Shuyu, the founder of the State of Jin. Established 3,000 years ago and covering an area of 120,000 square meters, it is renowned as the "Museum of Chinese Architecture".
In the sixth episode, we follow Rees to Jinci Temple, where we visit the largest hall – the Sacred Mother Hall, dedicated to Tang Shuyu's mother. Together, we travel through time and step into the Song Dynasty (960-1279) court to meet the Chinese maid.