Spokesperson for Ancient Buildings: My Jin ancestral hall, my home
Updated: 2025-05-26
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Shanxi province, an ancient cradle of Chinese civilization, holds China's most magnificent architectural codes. From towering Buddhist temples to exquisite folk dwellings, every structure is a living museum, with each visit starting a dialogue with history.
This 5-episode micro-documentary series, Spokesperson for Ancient Buildings, explores the charm of ancient buildings through a unique cultural lens. Six spokespersons will guide viewers on a journey through time, introducing the world to Shanxi's ancient structures.
In the fifth episode, "My Jin Ancestral Hall, My Home", we follow Zhang Yin, a Shanxi girl who grew up near Jinci Temple, as she revisits this historic site to explore its ancient architecture and continue her unbreakable bond with this thousand-year-old royal garden.