Foreigners glance at 1,000 years of Shanxi
Delegation of overseas scholars and bloggers tours historical sites to learn about rich heritage and culture of unique Chinese province
In addition, the group visited Yongle Palace, which was built in the 13th century as a dedication to Lyu Dongbin, a revered Taoist sage. The large-scale Taoist temple complex is known for its 700-year-old murals that cover about 1,000 square meters.
"I felt as if I could see the gods interacting and sense the vivid and dynamic celestial realm while standing inside," said Indonesian blogger Veldsen Yaputra.
As Shanxi pairs a deep historical legacy with new narrative forms, it is making itself better known to the world — crossing linguistic and cultural borders.
This time, for instance, field visits and accounts by overseas bloggers, students and reporters were bringing the cultural heritage of Shanxi to a wider audience — moving it from visibility to understanding, and toward genuine appreciation.
Rooted in five millennia of civilization, the province is stepping onto the world stage with confidence.
