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in the vast land of china, there is a city that has stood quietly for 2,400 years, witnessing the majesty of the han and wei dynasties, the vastness of the liao and jin dynasties, and the lingering charm of the ming and qing dynasties. this city is datong, a place where history and modernity intertwine, and where the ancient and the new dance together.

this ancient city, located at the intersection of agricultural civilization and nomadic civilization, has forged a tenacious urban character with its 2,400-year history and countless baptisms of war. however, what is even more touching is that after experiencing vicissitudes, this city has chosen a path of integration and innovation, allowing the ancient culture to shine with vitality in the new era. we will follow the footsteps of dean shan jixiang and walk into datong together to explore the humanistic stories hidden in the long river of history and feel the cultural heritage that spans thousands of years.

the ancient city has a new look and a cultural heritage

the first rays of sunlight in the morning shine on the qingyuan gate of the west wall of datong, as if covering the ancient city with a golden coat. dean shan jixiang, who has been committed to the protection of cultural heritage for many years, stepped on this land that he is familiar with and loves, accompanied by the camera. he knows that datong is not only a city, but also a microcosm of the cultural diversity of the chinese nation. here, the integration of farming and nomadic culture has created a unique urban style and cultural landscape.

walking on the ancient city wall, dean shan rode side by side with a photography enthusiast, teacher liu. teacher liu used his camera to record the changes of the city wall, from dilapidated to the magnificent and magnificent it is today. each photo is a testimony to the transformation of datong city. the 14-meter-high city wall is not only the backbone of datong, but also a symbol of the indomitable spirit of the datong people.

"this city wall is from the northern wei dynasty, liao dynasty, and jin dynasty, and mainly from the ming dynasty." teacher liu introduced the history of the city wall like a treasure. dean shan said with emotion: datong is lucky, it has a unique temperament because of the city wall. it is a kind of beauty that meets the past and the present, with history inward and the future outward.

old street with new rhythm and youthful surging

when night falls, the dongnanyi historical and cultural district in datong is brightly lit and bustling. it used to be a slightly shabby shantytown, but now it has become a fashionable landmark for young people to check in. teacher xiaoma, a master's graduate in architecture from hunan university, used his enthusiasm and professional knowledge to give this ancient district a new lease of life. teacher xiaoma introduced that their original intention was to let more people feel the historical and cultural heritage of datong by protecting these traditional dwellings. in dongnanyi, there are not only exquisite cultural relics courtyards, but also a rich intangible cultural heritage handmade experience halls. young people can make luban locks by themselves here to experience the wisdom of ancient craftsmen; they can also listen to melodious music in the quaint courtyards and feel the charm of the collision between traditional culture and modern civilization. when night falls, the main street is brightly lit, with vendors lined up and colorful. band singing, calligraphy exhibitions, food stalls...all kinds of cultural activities make this place full of youthful vitality. dean shan felt an unprecedented touch here: culture and history should not be old-fashioned and rigid, they should live in the present and in the young people.

coal city turns around, culture blossoms

once upon a time, datong prospered because of coal, but also suffered because of coal. however, the city did not sink in the predicament of resource depletion, but chose the path of cultural transformation. from "coal capital" to "cultural ancient capital", datong has achieved a magnificent transformation in more than ten years.

the datong reconstruction project, which started in 2008, has indeed implemented the "liang chen plan" that beijing did not implement at that time. one axis and two cities, new and old coexist, but the reconstruction of the ancient city is indeed a very complex and difficult project, and it is being explored all over the country. today, datong is divided by the yu river. the east of yu river has become the new urban functional center, while the ancient city of datong in the west of the river has been completely preserved. the planning of one axis and two cities is a practice of the "liang chen plan" at that time.

today, datong not only has a complete ancient city wall and rich historical and cultural heritage, but also has successfully hosted three international cultural events such as the jackie chan action film festival. these events have not only increased datong's popularity and reputation, but also made the city a popular tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists.

time goes back, youth is in the forefront

standing on the streets of dongnanyi, looking at those young faces full of youthful vitality, dean shan was deeply gratified. he knew that this ancient city was no longer the "coal capital" covered by coal dust, but a "cultural ancient capital" full of vitality and hope. "culture and history are the soul of the city." dean shan said with emotion, "the reason why datong can radiate such a strong vitality is precisely because it has always adhered to this cultural confidence and historical heritage." datong, this ancient and young city, is writing its own glorious chapter with its unique charm and perseverance. in the days to come, datong will continue to take culture as the guide and innovation as the driving force to continuously promote the high-quality development of the city. i believe that in the near future, this ancient city will be presented to the world in a more brilliant posture and bloom with more brilliant brilliance!