Qiu Feng Lou in Yuncheng, Shanxi.

Qiu Feng Lou is located behind the main hall of the Hou Tu Temple in Wanrong County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province. Here is a detailed introduction:

1. Name origin: The name comes from the "Qiu Feng Ci" tablet of Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, which is stored in the building. According to records, Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, visited Hedong many times. In the late autumn of the fourth year of Yuanding (113 BC), Emperor Wu of Han climbed the building after worshiping the Hou Tu Temple, and was inspired to write the famous "Qiu Feng Ci".
2. Architectural structure:
- Overall structure: The building is 32.6 meters high, with three floors as the main body, five rooms wide, surrounded by corridors, and a cross-hipped roof. The lower part is built with a tall base, which runs through the east and west. The south side is the main entrance to the building, surrounded by brick walls. The building has a moderate proportion, simple brackets under the eaves, exquisite and simple structure, magnificent and vigorous shape, and is a masterpiece of ancient wooden architecture.
- Featured design: There are 28 finely carved hanging columns on both sides of the building, which are said to represent the 28 generals of Emperor Wu of Han; the upper part is a cross-hipped roof, with a total of 36 corners, symbolizing the 36 brothers of Wagangzhai at the end of the Sui Dynasty; each corner is decorated with 108 colored glaze warrior figures, symbolizing the 108 generals of Liangshan. These designs not only reflect the wisdom and skills of ancient craftsmen, but also contain rich historical and cultural connotations.
3. Cultural relics and inscriptions: There is a "Qiu Feng Ci" tablet of Emperor Wu of Han on the second and third floors of the building. The tablet on the third floor is 0.58 meters high and 0.73 meters wide. It is engraved in cursive script, with heavy strokes and dignified posture. This tablet was built in the eighth year of Yuan Zhiyuan (1271 AD). It is now broken and missing the upper left corner. It is inlaid vertically in the building with a wooden frame; the tablet on the second floor is 0.82 meters high and 1.87 meters long. It is engraved in seal script and embedded in the north wall of the building. The tablet is intact and was erected in August of the thirteenth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1874 AD).
4. History: The creation date of Qiu Feng Lou is unknown. Due to the flooding of the Yellow River, it was rebuilt during the Kangxi and Tongzhi periods of the Qing Dynasty. The existing buildings were rebuilt in the ninth year of Tongzhi in the Qing Dynasty (1870). Some researchers believe that the building has a Ming Dynasty style and was relocated during the Qing Dynasty.

In 1996, Qiu Feng Lou was designated as a national key cultural relics protection unit by the State Council. Its unique historical and cultural value and architectural art value attract many tourists to visit.

Post by PinjaM?kinen | Oct 8, 2024