Stunning! Complete Han Dynasty Cliffside Stone Carving "Xiaso Sutra" Still Intact, Hidden in Remarkable Mountains and Waterways
Staying home and watching the world, focusing on: Streetlamp Photography, sharing beautiful scenery from travels every day. In Shicheng County, Gansu Province, there is a very rugged and beautiful gorge called Yuqiao Gorge. Inside Yuqiao Gorge, there is a cliffside stone carving from the Han Dynasty called 'Xiaso Sutra', which is a historical and cultural treasure that leaves people stunned, often considered 'The First Han Script'. Numerous tourists come to admire the charm of this thousand-year-old stone carving. Today, let's follow my lens to see Yuqiao Gorge.
In China's calligraphy circle, there is the saying of 'Three Sutras of Han Dynasty', referring to the Han Dynasty cliffside Sutra inscriptions that still exist in the world: 'Shimen Sutra', 'Jingge Sutra' and 'Xiaso Sutra'. The establishment of these three inscriptions is inseparable from the Sichuan Dao. 'Shimen Sutra' is located on the Boshadao in the Hanjiang River basin, 'Xiaso Sutra' and 'Jingge Sutra' are located on the Galing Dao in the Galing River basin.
1800 years ago, Wudu Magistrate Li Xi repaired the western Sichuan ancient road for the convenience of the people's lives, and 'Xiaso Sutra' located in Yuqiao Gorge was one of the key transport routes for the Han Dynasty Wudu County to northern strategic towns like Tianan. Today, Yuqiao Gorge's stream flows gently, the trees are lush and green, and the mountains and rivers are beautifully contrasted, now a well-known national tourist attraction.
Many tourists come to find the authentic 'Xiaso Sutra' and are also amazed by the picturesque scenery along the way. Look at the towering cliffs, the beautiful green bamboo forests, and the unresting river, the scene in front of you is extremely moving.
There is a spectacular scenery called Huanglongtan in Yuqiao Gorge. When the moon is bright, the moonlight reflects on the water, creating a beautiful effect. The 'Xiaso Sutra' pavilion is right above Huanglongtan. The full text of 'Xiaso Sutra' is 385 characters long and is still very clear. The brushwork is vigorous and powerful, often considered the first Han Script. Because people have reproduced it through the ages, the original copy is now dark and shiny. Because it is a national key protected cultural relic, photography is prohibited.
Looking at this masterpiece of Han Script, many calligraphy enthusiasts feel like they've found treasure. It is the most precious cultural heritage left by ancient people, and we must cherish it. If you have time to travel to Gansu, don't miss 'Xiaso Sutra'. Follow: Streetlamp Photography, let's see the world together.
