在佛教圣地五台山下，有一座秀丽古城。相传汉高祖刘邦北上抗击匈奴，兵困平城（今大同）。脱围时大军南撤，到忻口方摆脱追兵。高祖破愁而笑，六军欣然如归。因“欣”通“忻”，忻州之名由此而生。她从1800多年的历史中走来，载满了这座古城前世今生的故事，她就是忻州古城。
走近忻州古城，眼前矗立着晋北腹地的第一道门-拱辰门。屹立千年的北城楼前高悬“晋北锁钥”之匾，尽显省城门户之要。与之遥呼相望的是南城楼的景贤门，前匾上悬“三关总要”，后匾上书“诚鼎春秋”，红墙碧瓦 气势恢宏 ，昔日晋北军事重地的辉煌依稀可见。这里曾是战事频发的兵家必争之地，也是民族融合的人文荟萃之所，有抵御外敌的传奇故事，也有攻坚克难的红色精神。古城的一砖一瓦，都有一个故事，等你静静来听。
文跻九原 雅出秀容
走过南北大街，拾级而上，这里是忻州历史上第一所学府——秀容书院。清光绪年间改称“新兴学堂”，创山西书院改学堂之首例。人文蔚起，科甲蝉联，多士汇征，为屏为翰，培养了一批又批的优秀人才。百年古树下，述说着书院楼阁的奥秘。光影屋脊间，承载着立志于天下的豪情。高山仰止，文以载道，追寻这座古城的一脉渊源。
商贾云集 克勤守信
驻足于繁华闹市，坊巷中传来一声从容，那是来自泰山庙的晨钟暮鼓。财神庙热闹非凡，寄托着往来商旅的祈福平安。关帝庙的古戏台，还在传唱着千年的历史往事。数不清的牌坊门楼，道不尽的雅致风情。一纵五横五十二巷，百家商号店铺，精勤信必的品格早已融入古城血脉。
魅力忻州 延古续今
沿着古老的青石长巷，酒肆茶舍，民俗工坊，还原了丰厚淳朴的生活底色。走过八座门，行过明月楼，繁华之中体验一番市井之乐。这里是元散曲的发祥地。戏曲表演，秧歌曲艺，荟萃风姿独特的民俗文化。这里是“中国杂粮之都”，特色风味，杂粮小吃，享受古城的岁月风味。夜色如梦的古城，华灯初上，拉开了活力与欢乐的序幕。悠扬婉转的歌声，穿越千年。舞姿蹁跹，尽显眼前。温泉、民宿、庭院酒店，自在舒适，从心抵达。
忻州古城经过千年的沧桑变迁，如今有了崭新面貌。忻州依靠优越的地理位置，立足融入京津冀的目标定位，加强太忻经济区一体化建设，致力发展新产业，让古城旧貌换新颜。以中国杂粮之都为支撑，三产融合发展为目标，全域旅游为联动，汲取晋北民居建筑文化精髓，融入现代人文精神，让沉积上百年的忻州古城重获新兴。还原出一幅当代悠然幸福的《家山归梦图》。忻州古城的故事还在继续，自在生活，等待与你不期而遇。
At the foot of Mount Wutai, a Buddhist resort, there is a beautiful ancient city. Liu Bang, the Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, fought against the Huns up in the north, his soldiers were trapped in Pingcheng (present Datong). Then retreated southward after breaking the siege, finally getting rid of the pursuing troops at Xinkou. The Emperor Gaozu turned tears into smiles, for the imperial guards returned in triumph. As “triumph” and “Xin” are pronounced the same, Xinzhou got its name herefrom. She came from a history of over 1,800 years, carrying old and new stories of the ancient city. Her name is Xinzhou Ancient City.
As you get close to Xinzhou Ancient City, Gongchen Gate – the first gate in the hinterland of northern Shanxi comes into sight. A plaque of “Key to Northern Shanxi” hangs at the facade of the millennial North Gate Tower, to show the importance as the gateway of the capital of Shanxi. What stands opposite it afar is the Jingxian Gate of the South Gate Tower. The front plaque says “Key Gateway of Three Gates” . The rear plaque says “Integrity stands firm throughout spring and autumn”. Red walls and green tiles show its magnificence. The glory of the former political center of North Shanxi can be seen faintly. It was once a battleground, and also a place of cultural integration of ethnic groups. It narrates legends of resisting foreign enemies, inheriting red spirit of overcoming all odds. Every brick and every tile in the ancient city, has its own story, waiting for you to listen.
Numerous literati from Xiurong
Walking through the North and South Streets, along the steps, you can see “Xiurong Academy”, Xinzhou’s first institution of learning. Renamed “Xinxing School” during the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, as Shanxi’s first school changed from such an academy. Booming culture, untold savants, considerable scholars, defend the city, of outstanding talents generation after generation. The century-old tree, tells the mystery of the academy. The ridges covered by light and shadow, carry lofty sentiments and ambitions. High morality as mountains, conveys ideas by writings, to seek the origin of the ancient city.
Myriad merchants diligent and trustworthy
Standing in the busy city, a quiet sound came from the alley. It was the sound of “morning bell and evening drum” from the Taishan Temple. The Caishen temple is bustling, with the blessing and peace of business travelers. The ancient stage of Guandi Temple, is still singing about the historical past of the millennium. There are countless archway gates, conveying endless refined amorous feelings. 52 alleys in one vertical and five horizontal avenues, hundreds of business houses and shops, engrave diligence and trustworthiness into the blood of the city.
Charming of Xinzhou Continues Today
Rambling along the old and long bluestone alley, you see taverns, tea houses, and folk workshops, giving us a true picture of a contented and rustic life. Walking through “Bazuomen” (a historic building in Xinzhou), and the “Mingyue Tower”, you can experience the joy of the marketplace. It saw the birth of Sanqu of the Yuan Dynasty. gathers operas, Yangko, Quyi, and other unique folk cultures. It is “China’s capital of coarse cereals”, boasting local specialties and snacks, allowing us to taste the past of the ancient city. The ancient city with dreamy nights , and evening lights, opens the prelude of vitality and joy. Melodious singing, transcends the millennium. Graceful dancing comes into sight. Hot spring, home stay, courtyard hotel, refresh our minds.
Having seen thousands of years of vicissitudes, Xinzhou Ancient City takes on a new look. Favorably located, it aims to be integrated into Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei, step up to build Taiyuan and Xinzhou Integrated Economic Zone, work to develop new industries, and fully renovate the ancient city. Supported by the title of “China’s capital of coarse cereals”, it seeks to integrate agricultural production, produce processing and produce market, combine the universe tourism, absorb the culture essence of vernacular dwellings in northern Shanxi, fit into modern humanistic spirit, in a bid to revive the century-old city, and present a happy Painting of Hometown Mountain Returning to Dreams. Xinzhou Ancient City is seeing continuing stories, to meet you in its leisure and fun.
相关文章
