Chang Gou Church, a disappearing century-old sunken church

Are you tired of the crowds and want to see something different? Follow me and stay tuned! Like a lonely girl Dancing in the wild grass Past prayers sink into the cracks Unheard hymns are swept away by the mountain wind Located at the bottom of the valley Like a specimen sealed by time The drone's view should be a bird's eye view But the rusty cross is still higher than the world Thorns weave a broken crown on the spire Sunlight flows along the cracks into gold The abandoned stained glass windows are hollow Swallowing the entire valley's dusk 🕹️Location: Chang Gou Village, Taiyuan, Shanxi Province 🚗Transportation: Drive or take a taxi to Chang Gou Science Park. After getting off, look for the parking lot sign, and follow the sign to find the sunken old church. ✨Unique landscape: The church was built in 1921 and has a history of over 100 years. Due to coal mining, the ground subsided, and the church sank into a pit, forming a unique "sunken church" landscape. The broken stone pillars and dome, combined with the surrounding wild grass and ravines, create a sense of incomplete beauty. It is said to have stopped being used in August 2009, and now the church is a dangerous building. A new church was built in the village, which is very grand and luxurious inside. But I still prefer this ancient and even a bit magical sunken church, which is unique in the country! 📍Photography tips: It is recommended to visit in the morning or at sunset when the sunlight is softer, giving the building ruins a sense of past glory. The site is a dirt slope from high to low, so be careful not to slip! Early spring shooting is a bit desolate but very photogenic, a photographer's favorite! Summer is also a great time to shoot, as the greenery creates a strong sense of mystery! 📸 Photography spots: 1. Front of the church: Stand directly in front of the church, with the entire church as the background, and take a low-angle shot for a majestic and grand feeling. 2. Next to the stained glass: The light coming through the stained glass adds a dreamy color to the photo. Stand sideways next to it and take a half-body shot for a great atmosphere. 3. Garden path: The garden path next to the church is a perfect spot for capturing the ruins and light of a destroyed divine kingdom. ⛪️This church, though abandoned, still exudes a unique beauty and historical weight through the changing seasons!