A 750-word essay on visiting Taosi, the capital of Emperor Yao

On September 17, China’s First Taosi Emperor Yao Cultural Tourism Festival held in Xiangfen will begin.

On September 16th, the autumn air was crisp and the sky was clear. My grandfather and I went to Taosi to visit the capital of Emperor Yao. Along the way, colorful flags were flying, traffic was busy, and slogans were everywhere. I was very happy because this was my first time to go to Taosi.

When we arrived at the Taosi Temple, we first went to the ruins of the handicraft workshop, which was a place where ancient people made pottery, with an area of ??about two to three hundred square meters. When I came here, I found that there were many large and small pits and many stripes on the ruins. I wondered: What is the use of digging pits, drawing lines and making pottery? Then I asked my grandfather, and he said: "I don't know, maybe this will make pottery easier!" Later, my grandfather took a photo of me as a souvenir, and then set off to the next scenic spot.

We rode on the electric motorcycle, went up a steep slope and turned a few turns, and then we came to the location of the ancient observatory. It is made of bricks and stones, with 13 large rectangular pillars, about three to four meters high. Except for the pillar on the right which is a bit big, the other pillars are about 5 meters 3. Grandpa also told me: "The Taosi Observatory in China is more than five hundred years older than the UK! Moreover, our observatory uses fixed-point observation, which is much more advanced than the UK." I asked doubtfully: "Grandpa, fixed-point observation is Where is the point?" Grandpa pointed to the dot and said, "Isn't that right?" He also told me that when the sun comes out, you can see the sun in different gaps when you stand at the observation point. Now you know what the solar terms are. "Grandpa also told me that this observatory is amazing. It played a great role in the creation of the lunar calendar and the development of agricultural production.

After viewing the observatory, my grandpa took a photo for me. We also watched Yao Yao The ruins of the ancient capital city, the ancient sacrificial area, and the ancient tomb area were all reflected on the archway of the Taosi Temple. Before I could finish my fun, I asked my grandpa: "Tao Temple is known as the capital of Emperor Yao, so why is it the origin of China?" "Grandpa said that King Yao established his capital in Taosi 4,500 years ago, and there are city sites to prove it. There are also the prototype of the dragon, the observatory, and the unearthed pottery relics all prove that Taosi is the source and cultural ancestor of China. I silently remember In my heart.

Today is not in vain. It has broadened my horizons and gained knowledge. I am so proud of being a Xiangfen native. I will study hard and become a useful talent in the future. Make your own contribution to the country and your hometown!