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not long ago, a domestic 3a game called "black myth: wukong" quickly became popular on the internet. its exquisite scenes and profound cultural heritage attracted countless players.

entering the game world of black myth: wukong is like traveling to a fantastic yet realistic ancient china. the game's scene design is exquisite, and every brick and tile reveals the charm of ancient architecture. the inspiration for many scenes is the 2,400-year-old ancient city of datong and its rich ancient buildings.

the magnificence of huayan temple and the beauty of yungang grottoes, these iconic buildings of datong are perfectly reproduced in black myth: wukong. in this issue, we will follow the footsteps of dean shan jixiang, jump into the game world, visit the real datong, and experience the unique charm and profound historical and cultural heritage of the city of datong in addition to enjoying the fun of the game.

huayan temple: the guardian of ancient buildings

the first stop was huayan temple. this buddhist temple from the liao and jin dynasties is not only one of the largest existing liao and jin temples in my country, but also a place of pilgrimage for countless architects and historians. dean shan stood outside the gate of huayan temple with awe and emotion in his eyes, because huayan temple is a treasure in the history of chinese architecture, an ancient building that liang sicheng and lin huiyin focused on investigating, and an important reference when compiling the history of chinese architecture.

following professor yue xiaofei's explanation, we seemed to travel through time and space, back to the days of flying over eaves and walls, splashing ink and applying colors. as a member of the huayan temple mural restoration team, yue xiaofei shared that difficult but meaningful experience. those murals that are more than ten meters high, every stroke and every stroke condenses the craftsman's hard work and sweat, and also inherits the chinese nation's thousand-year-old painting skills.

standing in the pu guangming hall, dean shan was deeply attracted by the murals in front of him. the murals were grand in scale and the details were breathtaking. the shining gold foil, the smooth lines, and the rich colors all showed the brilliant achievements of ancient chinese murals. behind these achievements are countless craftsmen like yue xiaofei, who used their hands and wisdom to restore history to the world.

liang sicheng and lin huiyin memorial hall: mastersofstyle lasts forever

every time he comes to datong, dean shan always goes to the liang sicheng memorial hall to take a look. liang sicheng and lin huiyin, two great masters in the history of chinese architecture, have long been closely associated with datong.

in the memorial hall, precious cultural relics and vivid photos bring us back to the war-torn era. liang sicheng and lin huiyin, with extraordinary courage and firm belief, traveled thousands of miles to find and record those ancient buildings scattered among the people. their efforts not only left valuable information for the history of chinese architecture, but also established an immortal monument for future generations.

this year is the 120th birthday of lin huiyin. the university of pennsylvania re-issued her bachelor's degree certificate, which is the highest recognition of her lifelong contribution. the six words "architect lin huiyin" on the tombstone are not only a recognition of her identity, but also the best interpretation of her lifelong pursuit.

yungang grottoes: a symphony of stone carvings

leave huayan temple and head to yungang grottoes. as one of the three largest buddhist grottoes in the world, it is a treasure house of ancient chinese sculpture art and a shining pearl of world cultural heritage. since the northern wei dynasty, it has gone through vicissitudes of time and still stands on this land, attracting countless tourists with its unique charm.

walking into the grottoes, workers were concentrating on repairing each endangered stone wall. as a native of yungang village, the cultural relic restorer has a special feeling for the grottoes: "the buddha statues have souls and lives. when we were young, we grew up in front of the grottoes. the buddha watched us grow up, and we also protected the buddha." this feeling made him more attentive and meticulous in his work. he used his own hands to extend the life of these thousand-year-old buddhas, so that they continue to "smile in front of the world."

symbiosis of the old and the new，my heart is wide, that is the harmony

looking down at the ancient city of datong, the modern buildings of yudong new district and the ancient buildings of the ancient city complement each other, forming a unique urban picture. the new district with tall buildings and busy traffic echoes the simple and elegant ancient city with a long history, showing the vitality of datong in the new era.

the popularity of black myth: wukong has also attracted more people to pay attention to datong, an ancient and vibrant city. the virtual world in the game and the ancient city in reality complement each other and jointly write the legendary story of the city of datong. whether it is the fantasy scenes in the game or the ancient buildings in reality, they all show the vitality and infinite charm of datong in the new era.

the greatness of datong lies in its long history and tolerant culture. but the greatness of datong lies in its broad-mindedness and perseverance. they live with a broad mind and know how to leave a broad mind for their descendants. traveling through the cracks of time and space, peeping into the mysteries of history and the present, and then reading this issue, you can realize that the broad mind of datong is where i am.