Mentioning Van Kieu mountain is probably not strange to many people, this place is a famous mountain of Taoism located in Xiangning district, Linfen city, Shanxi province, China. Van Kieu Mountain is currently a national grade 5A tourist destination, compared to other places, although its popularity is not high, it is well worth a visit. This mountain scenic area mainly includes Zushiding, Yuhuangding, Taerpo ancient village, Wulong palace and other scenic spots. In particular, the ancient village of Taerpo is a place few people know about. Taerpo ancient village (Thap Ba) not only has magnificent and beautiful natural scenery but also has a deep cultural heritage. The historical record of the origin of this place goes back 1500 years. According to legend, Lao Tzu came here while traveling around the world, later many Taoist alchemists came here, the most famous being Qiu Xu Co. Thap Erba ancient village is located on the mountainside, beautiful natural scenery, giving people the feeling of paradise. Stroll along the cobblestone street in the village, flanked by many old houses, most of which are very well preserved. Many architects have come here to survey and identify them as “living fossils of residential buildings”. As the village was expected to become a tourist attraction, the original inhabitants who lived here were moved to new homes under the mountain. The traffic here is very inconvenient, going down to the foot of the mountain will have a much better living environment, which is also a good thing for the locals. Through the houses built in the style of a cave, although there are some places that are dilapidated, it also partly shows the past years of history. As an important part of the national 5A tourist attraction, in Thap Ba ancient village, you can experience rich features such as waist dancing, shadow puppetry and local wedding customs. Talking about the most unique feature of Son Tay, many people will immediately think of a folk art form of flower molding. The flowers are molded in many different shapes and colors, just like a work of art.

To have a feng shui living room, we need to clear the space. The living room is one of the common areas of the house, so it needs to have a well-ventilated space. You can burn herbs, diffuse essential oils, or ring a bell to create a living room canopy. 2. Create an open space One super easy way to clean a living room is to open all the windows in the room for at least 9 minutes. Nine is the most auspicious number in feng shui. This will help the old energy to leave and make room for new energy. Don’t forget to clean the windows. Use a non-toxic cleaner or use vinegar and water. 3. Arrange furniture Many people leave too much stuff in the living room. The living room needs to be rearranged. Keep the necessary items and discard the unnecessary items. 4. Use the bagua map You need to apply the bagua map to see which of the nine areas corresponds to the location of your living room. You can then use the properties of this area to attract wealth to the living room. The easiest way is to rely on the color of that area. For example, if the living room is located in an auspicious area, you can use gray for good luck. If the living room is located in the two bagua areas, the more fortune there is. 5. Balance the five elements The Five Elements is a Taoist system that uses the cycles of nature to help balance our health and happiness. The five elements include earth, metal, water, wood, and fire. The easiest way to bring good feng shui into the living room is to include one of those five elements. Here are the characteristics of shapes and colors according to the theory of the five elements: – Earth has brown, orange, yellow and square, flat shapes. – Needles are white, gray, metallic and spherical, round shape. – Thuy has black, dark blue color and wavy, wavy shapes. – Wood is blue, green, and rectangular, column-shaped. – Fire is red and triangular in shape. 6. Choose the color of the living room Feng shui colors and symbols are related to the Bagua as well as the five elements. So colors are used in feng shui to enhance or support specific areas of your life. Choose feng shui colors and find the energy that suits your living room. Then you can choose the paint color, furniture, decoration or other accessories that match the living room. It is important to listen to your intuition. If you are attracted to a particular color, choose it. If a color doesn’t work for you, pay attention to it. 7. Create space for each person Since the living room is a common space in the house, you should weigh the furniture carefully. Make sure there is a comfortable seat for each family member. Everyone in the house feels welcome and close. For people to talk and interact, arrange chairs across from each other. If possible, avoid having chairs facing each other. 8. Decorate the living room with green plants Trees bring life energy into the house. It’s a simple way to design a feng shui living room. Do not forget to plant trees with enough light, space and water. 9. Art paintings When decorating a living room with art, keep three things in mind: – Choose pictures with meaningful colors or five elements. For example, a red painting symbolizes passion, recognition, and vision. – If possible, avoid emotional artwork or pictures that carry your memories. – Do not hang art too low, otherwise it will reduce the positive energy in the house and lead to depression. Hang art paintings at the appropriate height for the space. *This information is only for illustration purpose .