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Yin Xu
Located near Anyang, about 500 km south of Beijing, the Yinxu site was an ancient capital of the late Shang Dynasty (1300-1046 BC), witnessing the heyday of China's Bronze Age and the golden age of early Chinese culture, craftsmanship and science. A number of royal tombs and palace buildings were unearthed at the site, laying the foundation for China's later architectural style. These include palaces and royal ancestral halls, where more than 80 house sites were discovered, and the only intact tomb of a member of the Shang royal family - the tomb of Fu Hao. The large number of burial objects and the exquisite craftsmanship are testaments to the high level of craftsmanship in the Shang Dynasty. The oracle bones discovered at Yinxu are one of the oldest writing systems in the world and a valuable testimony to the development of ancient beliefs and social systems.
Bisotun
Located on the ancient trade route that connected the Iranian plateau to Mesopotamia, Bisotun has remains from prehistoric times to the Median, Achaemenid, Sassanian and Ilkhanate periods. The main monument of this archaeological site is a bas-relief and cuneiform inscription commissioned by Darius I when he ascended the throne of the Persian Empire in 521 BC. The bas-relief depicts Darius holding a bow and arrow (as a symbol of sovereignty) and stepping on the chest of a man lying in front of him. According to legend, the figure represents Gaumeta, a wise man and pretender to the throne of Media, whose assassination led to Darius's rise to power. Under and around the bas-relief, there are about 100 cuneiform inscriptions. The 1,200-line inscription tells of Darius' battles in 521-520 BC against rulers who tried to dismantle the empire founded by Cyrus. The inscriptions are written in three languages. The oldest is the Elamite text, which mentions a legend describing the king and the rebellion. Next is the Babylonian version of a similar legend. The last part of the inscription is particularly important, as it is here that Darius first presented the Old Persian version of his res gestae (what was done). This is the only known Achaemenid monumental text that records the restoration of the empire by Darius I. It also bears witness to the exchange of influences on the development of monumental art and writing in the Persian Empire. There are also remains from the Median (8th-7th century BC), Achaemenid (6th-4th century BC) and post-Achaemenid periods.
Yunmeng Wonderland Scenic Area
Yunmeng Wonderland Natural Scenic Area is located in Liulimiao Town, Huairou District, Beijing, more than 80 kilometers away from Beijing. Yunmeng Wonderland Natural Scenic Area is known as the Zhangjiajie of the north, the most beautiful scenic area in northern Beijing, and is rated as one of the "Top Ten Best Places in Beijing Suburbs" by Beijing. The scenic area is characterized by strangeness, danger, beauty, wildness, and clear pools. The scenic area covers an area of 16 square kilometers. In the scenic area, there are strange peaks, rugged rocks, waterfalls, and deep and clear pools. The scenery changes with every step. The wild flowers in spring, the green valley in summer, and the red leaves in autumn are ideal choices for mountain tourism. The Tang Dynasty poet Liu Yuxi once wrote in the "Humble House Inscription" that "Mountains are not high but immortals are spiritual, and waters are not deep but dragons are spiritual." Let us climb Yunmeng Wonderland, a fairy mountain full of fairy spirit and aura, and beat the auspicious drum that is full of happiness. Yunmeng Fairyland is the place where the Taoist immortal Guiguzi, the master of Sun Bin and Pang Juan, lived in seclusion, practiced Taoism, and taught his disciples more than 2,000 years ago. Su Qin, Zhang Yi, Mao Sui, and Xu Fu, who worshipped the immortal Guiguzi as their teacher, became pillars of society after they came down the mountain, and their reputation will last forever. It is said that Guiguzi has the skills of hiding his body invisibly, the method of mixing heaven and earth, and can be reborn, transcend life and death, predict the past and the future, and his words are always true. Guiguzi's surname is Wang and his name is Xu, also known as Wang Chan. Taoists call him "Wang Chan Laozu". He lived in seclusion in Guigu of Qingxi during the Spring and Autumn Period and called himself Guiguzi. Guiguzi is regarded as a patron saint in the local area. On Christmas Day, good men and women from all directions come to Guigu Temple to burn incense and worship the gods. Pray for the protection of the gods.