編者按：過去三年中，「中國脈搏」專欄致力於帶領讀者領略中國的地理風光，了解源遠流長的中國文化。本學年「中國脈搏」新增雙語版本，與中文版交替刊登，期望能更好地幫助國際學子深入了解中國，同時也幫助本地學生學習英語，拓展語言視野、促進跨文化交流。

中國國產單機遊戲《黑神話：悟空》近期非常火爆。遊戲中大量奇幻恢宏的場景，取材自真實存在的古蹟，包括中國三大懸空寺之二——恒山懸空寺和蒼岩山橋樓殿。

Chinese video game "Black Myth: Wukong" has recently become very popular. The game features numerous grand and fantastical scenes inspired by real historical sites, including two of China's three famous hanging temples: the Hanging Temple in Hengshan and the Qiaolou Hall in Cangyan Mountain.

恒山懸空寺坐落於山西大同市渾源縣，據說始建於1,500年前的北魏時期。

Located in Hunyuan County, Datong City, Shanxi Province, the Hengshan Hanging Temple is said to have been built 1,500 years ago during the Northern Wei Dynasty.

這座建築群，「懸掛」在離地近百米的峭壁之上，看似搖搖欲墜，卻屹立千年而不倒。其中有怎樣的玄機？

This architectural complex, "hanging" from a cliff nearly 100 metres above the ground, looks like it is about to fall, but has stood for thousands of years. What is its secret?

首先是選址，懸空寺位於山壁凹處，上方凸出的崖壁，如同「頂棚」一般，可以減少雨水侵蝕，及避開山頂落石。

Firstly, the location is crucial. The temple is situated in a concave part of the mountain wall, with an overhanging cliff above that acts like a "roof", reducing rain erosion and avoiding falling rocks from the top of the mountain.

再來說結構，20多條橫樑支撐起整座建築，其由質地堅硬的鐵杉木製成，並浸過桐油，可以防蟲、防腐。

Then let's talk about the structure. The entire building is supported by more than 20 horizontal beams, which are made of hard ironwood and soaked in tung oil to protect them from insects and corrosion.

木樑的一部分被打入山體中，以榫卯結構固定，非常牢固。木樑外露的部分作為樓閣和棧道的支撐，每一條都可以承載數噸的重量。

Part of the beams were inserted into the mountain and fixed with mortise and tenon joints, which are very sturdy. The exposed parts of the beams support the pavilions and walkways, each of which could carry several tons of weight.

懸空寺主體建築採用的榫卯結構，被認為有一定抗震能力，相信這也是懸空寺為何屹立至今的原因之一。

The main structure of the Hanging Temple uses mortise and tenon joints, considered to be earthquake-resistant, which is believed to be one reason why the temple has stood for so long.

神秘的橋樓殿

The Mysterious Qiaolou Hall

蒼岩山，位於河北省石家莊市井陘縣。

Cangyan Mountain is located in Jingxing County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province.

橋樓殿是這裏最著名的建築，三座石拱橋橫架峭壁之間，橋上造有兩座樓殿，雲霧繚繞時如同空中樓閣，有「橋殿飛虹」之譽。

The Qiaolou Hall is the most famous building here, with three stone arch bridges spanning the cliffs. Two pavilions are built on top of the bridge, which looks like a "sky city" when it is surrounded by clouds and mist, earning it the reputation of "Flying Rainbow Bridge Hall".

這座建築的具體建造年份已不可考，其如何搭建而成，也是眾說紛紜，未有定論，頗具神秘色彩。

The exact construction date of this building is no longer available, and how it was built remains a mystery, adding to its enigmatic charm.

●郭立新

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