I am in Shanxi, encountering 10 scenes of wind, flowers, snow, and moon by chance.

Every winter when I go to Shanxi, whether from northern Shanxi to central Shanxi, then to southern Shanxi, I am always lucky to encounter heavy snow. When snowflakes fall on the dougong brackets and flying eaves, it feels like stepping into countless beautiful worlds of fantasy martial arts. I am sharing with you the 10 most stunning ancient snowy architectures I have encountered over the years on the land of Sanjin. Trust me, after seeing Shanxi in the snow, you will understand what true "surpassing countless worldly scenes" means. . 📸 Complete guide to the 10 most beautiful ancient snowy architectures Datong · Huayan Temple (P2/3) Visit: Experience the grandeur of the Liao and Jin royal temple; the main hall looks even more solemn in the snow Photo spots: Use a telephoto lens to capture the dougong brackets and the flying snow together; the red walls make a stunning ancient-style backdrop . Jincheng · Qinglian Temple (P4) Visit: Explore the seclusion of the "Literary Youth Lotus"; especially serene after snow, don’t forget to see the thousand-year-old ginkgo and mother-child cypress trees Photo spots: Aerial view looking down at the distant Shadowless Pagoda; the snowy flying eaves piercing the quiet sky create a world-class beauty . Taiyuan · Jin Temple (Jinci) (P5) Visit: The "best of Sanjin" in the snow is like a three-dimensional history book; focus on the Song Dynasty polychrome sculptures and the Nanlao Spring Photo spots: The color contrast between the Yue Archway and the snow, and the classic composition of the red pillars and yellow walls of Erquan Pavilion with white snow . Datong · Ancient City Wall (P6/7) Visit: Stroll on the ancient city wall in the snow, overlooking the entire ancient city covered in silver Photo spots: The majestic Qian Tower at the northwest corner and the grand Yongtai Gate look even more impressive in the vast snowy landscape . Taiyuan · Ancient County Town (P8/9) Visit: Although the scenic area is poorly managed, encountering snowflakes flying around the Spring Festival still lets you feel a strong festive atmosphere and local life Photo spots: In front of shops hung with red lanterns in the alleys, the warm light contrasts with the cold snow, instantly capturing the New Year vibe . Gaoping · Kaihua Temple (P10) Visit: Come for the Song Dynasty murals; the temple is quiet, and the falling snow makes it even more peaceful to observe Photo spots: Outside the temple mountain gate, look back at the ancient temple and distant mountains, creating the artistic conception of "an ancient temple hidden deep in the mountains" . Jinzhong · Pingyao Ancient City (P11) Visit: The large-scale ancient city of Shanxi merchants, with a somewhat commercial atmosphere Photo spots: Early morning first snow, use the bluestone pavement as a leading line to also capture the rustic charm under the flying snow . Gaoping · Dinglin Temple (P12) Visit: The mountain temple is quiet; after snow, the stone steps, ancient temple, and old trees complement each other beautifully Photo spots: The temple gate is very special; under the flying snow, it looks like a scene with black monkeys. The "top-notch" small courtyard is very unique . Xinzhou · Wutai Mountain White Pagoda (P13) Visit: The symbol of Wutai Mountain; the pure white pagoda looks even more sacred in the snow Photo spots: Flying snowflakes, fluttering prayer flags, and the white pagoda in the same frame create a strong storytelling sense . Jinzhong · Wang Family Courtyard (P14) Visit: The "Folk Palace Museum" looks magnificent in the snow; pay attention to the carving details Photo spots: From the high city wall or viewing platform at Hongmen Fort, use a wide-angle lens to shoot the majestic snowy architectural complex