4 world-class buildings you must visit in Liangzhu, an oriental aesthetic ceiling that transcends time and space

During the Qingming Festival, if there is no drizzling rain, it is definitely a good time to travel. I have been to Liangzhu Cultural Village six times. Hangzhou's back garden, the picturesque ruins of an ancient city. It is shaded by green trees and features works by many famous architects. Over the past five thousand years, the most advanced human wisdom has met here. Recommend the four most worthwhile buildings: Liangzhu Museum - Liangzhu Culture and Art Center (Big Roof) - Meilizhou Church - National Library of China [Clover] Liangzhu Museum First we came to the Liangzhu Museum, designed by David Chipperfield and inspired by the "Jade Cong". The jade Cong, which is square outside and round inside, is the highest-level ritual vessel used for offering sacrifices to heaven in ancient China. The main body of the building is composed of four inclined cubes, and the facade is made of yellowish-brown stone, echoing the warm texture of Liangzhu jade. The entire museum has four exhibition halls, telling the story of the Liangzhu ruins and the civilizations of the same period in 2000 BC (Sumerian civilization, etc.). The map displayed in the museum is very subjective and shows that the Liangzhu culture surrounded the entire Taihu Lake basin, with the Fanshan Royal Tomb in Yuhang as its center. The Guangfulin site in Shanghai was influenced or ruled by it. The low hills surrounding Liangzhu are the switch of civilization. The streams left over from the mountains converged into rivers. The ancient ancestors of Liangzhu used the terrain to shape dams, built reservoirs next to them, diverted river water into ditches, and used canoes as a means of transportation to connect the entire city. It is precisely because of this developed water conservancy project that stable agricultural income has been created. Farewell to slash-and-burn agriculture, the accumulation of material civilization gave birth to the classes of theocracy and monarchy. Customs that seem backward today were representatives of advanced systems 5,000 years ago. In the Fanshan Royal Tomb site, the king and queen were buried in two separate tombs, and the jade artifacts buried with them were also different. The system of monogamous marriage has existed since then. The queen must come from a powerful tribe or a class that holds divine power. The most amazing treasures of Liangzhu culture, including the Jade Cong King, Jade Axe and Jade Yue, are collected in the Zhijiang New Building of Zhejiang Provincial Museum. It is exquisitely crafted and huge in size, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship. Those who are interested can go to the museum by the Qianjiang River to observe it up close. [Tulip] Liangzhu Culture and Art Center (Big Roof) The large roof was designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, ​​a typical minimalist aesthetic of bare concrete and a poetic fusion of natural elements. The roof is abstracted into the shape of a "jade cong" with a square outside and a round inside. The surface is specially polished to present a delicate texture, and it has a soft halo under the sunlight, echoing the warm texture of Liangzhu jade. The large roof, like a "sky curtain", covers the three functional blocks, forming a "品"-shaped layout. The cherry blossoms faded very quickly this year and disappeared in early April. Next year, you should go early so that hundreds of pink Somei Yoshino cherry trees at the gate will bloom at the same time, which is very dreamy. The interior of the building has been transformed into a large bookstore, which has many special cultural products and hosts some cultural activities. [CoconutTree] Meilizhou Church The Meilizhou Church was built very early, and was completed in 2010. Every time I come here, I just check in from the outside. The equilateral triangle portal frame system and the fir trusses with a 60-degree angle rise obliquely from the ground to form a highly tense spatial skeleton. This time, the volunteer teacher took my friends and me to visit the interior, and we were able to see the triangular transparent glass and the pure space concept constructed. The church is built on a raised piece of high ground, and the cherry blossom forest and stone lanterns on both sides of the main building square form a "Purification Road". The bronze baptismal font in the center of the square is modeled after the Liangzhu jade bi, and the columnar bell tower stands quietly. [Sakura] National Library of Chinese Editions (Hangzhou Branch) The National Library of Editions is undoubtedly the most stunning building complex. Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Wang Shu, the South Garden and North Pavilion is made of bamboo-patterned bare concrete and Longquan celadon screens. The pattern composed of turquoise tiles and exposed concrete is sparkling. In the Song Dynasty style garden, the mountain warehouse is covered with soil and regreened to blend in with the surrounding hills. The huge solid wood brackets and modern corridors create a harmonious atmosphere. The library also houses precious ancient books such as the Complete Library in Four Branches of Literature and the Yongle Encyclopedia. It is extremely helpful for understanding the origin and development of Chinese culture. Recently, the library has specially exhibited Tsai Chih-chung's Chinese studies comic series. Those who want to see it can get ready. No reservation is required on weekdays. You can enter directly by swiping your mainland China ID card. For weekend admission, just make an appointment in advance on the official mini program. When taking photos, it is recommended to wear light-colored clothes and match them with turquoise tiles, which will look great in photos. Finally, if you are planning a tour route, it is recommended to start from the farthest National Museum of Editions and then take a taxi to the Liangzhu Museum. After finishing, we will see the big roof and the Beautiful Island Church. Yu Niao Ji near the big roof is a major commercial center, full of cafes, restaurants, and trendy shops, perfect for finishing off your day.