在西安興教寺內(nèi)，矗立著三座舍利塔。它們分別屬于玄奘法師，以及他的兩位弟子。

In the Xingjiao Temple, located in Xi'an, there stand three pagodas housing the relics of the Master Xuanzang — the real-life monk who inspired the classic

Journey to the West

興教寺內(nèi)的玄奘及徒弟窺基、圓測(cè)舍利塔。圖源：網(wǎng)絡(luò)

令人意想不到的是，其中一位弟子竟來(lái)自古代朝鮮半島的新羅王朝（首都位于今韓國(guó)慶州），他的名字叫圓測(cè)。

圓測(cè)十五歲赴唐都長(zhǎng)安求學(xué)，精通漢語(yǔ)、梵文等多種語(yǔ)言，還參與了佛經(jīng)的翻譯工作，是古代唐朝和新羅交流的重要橋梁。

Yuance is from the Silla Kingdom, whose capital is in present-day Gyeongju, South Korea. When he was 15, he traveled to Chang'an (now Xi'an), where he dedicated himself to Buddhist studies for decades, building a bridge for exchanges between Tang and Silla.

興教寺圓測(cè)塔內(nèi)存放的圓測(cè)塑像。圖源：受訪者供圖

千年以后，因圓測(cè)的歷史淵源，西安興教寺仍與慶州佛國(guó)寺保持往來(lái)，互訪交流延續(xù)至今。

This ancient connection is not confined to history books. Xingjiao Temple in Xi'an, which houses Yuance's relics, has maintained ties with Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju.

興教寺內(nèi)存放的佛國(guó)寺贈(zèng)送的圣德大王神鐘復(fù)制品。圖源：受訪者供圖

這段深厚的歷史淵源，為現(xiàn)代友城關(guān)系的建立奠定了基礎(chǔ)。1994年，西安與慶州正式結(jié)為友好城市。三十余年來(lái)，兩座古都在經(jīng)貿(mào)、文化、體育、醫(yī)療等領(lǐng)域的合作日益深化，互訪合作交流已逾百次。

Xi'an and Gyeongju, building on their profound historical connection, formalized their relationship as sister cities in 1994. Over the past three decades, the two ancient capitals have deepened cooperation across trade, culture, sports, healthcare, and more.

考古與文化合作成為雙方的重點(diǎn)領(lǐng)域。2002年，陜西歷史博物館與國(guó)立慶州博物館簽署了友好館交流協(xié)議；2012年，兩館成功舉辦文物互展，將新羅時(shí)代的慶州文物帶到西安展出，同時(shí)也將陜西文物呈現(xiàn)給慶州當(dāng)?shù)赜^眾。

The Shaanxi History Museum and Gyeongju National Museum signed the Sister Institution Exchange Agreement in 2002. In 2012, the two held reciprocal exhibitions, showcasing artifacts of the Silla Kingdom to audiences in Xi'an, and presenting Shaanxi relics in Gyeongju.

陜西歷史博物館與國(guó)立慶州博物館代表會(huì)談合作。圖源：受訪者供圖

據(jù)陜西歷史博物館工作人員介紹，當(dāng)時(shí)的展覽在韓國(guó)引起廣泛反響。兩個(gè)月的展期共吸引了超過(guò)16萬(wàn)名觀眾前來(lái)參觀，許多韓國(guó)觀眾甚至從首爾、釜山等地專程趕赴慶州，只為一睹展品風(fēng)采。

According to an official from the Shaanxi History Museum, the exhibition in Gyeongju was a sensation, attracting more than 160,000 visitors in just two months, with many traveling from Seoul and Busan specifically to see it.

在國(guó)立慶州博物館參觀陜西歷史博物館展品的韓國(guó)觀眾。圖源：受訪者供圖

隨著西安和慶州友好城市關(guān)系的深化，越來(lái)越多的韓國(guó)年輕人選擇來(lái)到西安發(fā)展，為綿延千年的友誼注入新的活力。

Deepening ties between Xi'an and Gyeongju are attracting an increasing number of people from South Korea to seek opportunities in Xi'an, adding to the dynamism of the enduring friendship.

在西安生活的韓國(guó)留學(xué)生皇甫藝真表示，免簽政策推出后，越來(lái)越多韓國(guó)人來(lái)到中國(guó)旅行，并在社交媒體上分享他們?cè)谖靼泊h服、體驗(yàn)美食的日常。這些分享讓更多韓國(guó)人發(fā)現(xiàn)，原來(lái)西安是一座這么有趣、充滿魅力的城市，也讓更多年輕人開始向往來(lái)中國(guó)旅行。

Hwangbo Ye-jin, a South Korean student in Xi'an, said that many South Korean tourists post on social media about beautiful hanfu, the traditional Chinese clothing, rental shops and local cuisine in Xi'an. After seeing this, more people realize Xi'an is a fun place to visit.

在西安游玩的韓國(guó)留學(xué)生皇甫藝真。圖源：受訪者供圖

一座塔靜立千年，見證著兩座城市的同行。從千年前圓測(cè)的孤身之旅，到今天友城合作的百花齊放，西安與慶州之間的友誼之路從未中斷，新的篇章正在被書寫。

One pagoda, two cities, and a timeless link. From the solitary journey of the monk Yuance more than 1,000 years ago to the vibrant sister-city relationship today, the beauty of Xi'an-Gyeongju ties continues to flourish.

記者：楊然 秦峰

編輯：楊然 郭靜雯

實(shí)習(xí)生：何嘉歡

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