Deep in Shanxi with Rees: Every piece counts

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Five years ago, Rees from the United Kingdom encountered North China's Shanxi province and embarked on a quest to unveil its ancient charm. Today, his Shanxi tale continues.

In this series of videos, Rees will delve into Shanxi's rich historical and cultural tapestry. Through immersive experiences, personal reflections, role-playing, and animated recreations, he brings life to Shanxi's museum relics, the legacies of the land, and the words of ancient books.

Join Rees on a journey to explore Shanxi's historical and cultural wonders.

The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, located in Fogong Temple in Yingxian county, Shuozhou city, Shanxi province, stands 67.31 meters high. It is the world's tallest and oldest wooden pagoda, built over 900 years ago using traditional mortise and tenon joints. The structure features 480 dougong arches in 54 unique styles, earning it the nickname "Museum of Ancient Chinese Arches".

In the seventh episode, we follow Rees to the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda to witness the marvel of its mortise and tenon structure and explore how it continues to stand tall after 1,000 years.