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Kaifeng Iron Flower Show: Iron flowers fall like a shower of stars ✨ "The fire trees bloom like silver flowers, and the star bridge opens with iron locks." I've always wanted to see the Iron Flower Show in Kaifeng. Now that I've finally witnessed the beauty of this intangible cultural heritage, I have to share my guide with you! 📍 Locations 1. Wansui Mountain Great Song Wuxia City: Highly recommended! The Iron Flower Show here is super impressive. It takes place in the stockaded village drill ground, which is spacious and can accommodate many viewers. Moreover, the entire scenic area is themed around the culture of Song Dynasty wuxia. During the day, you can immerse yourself in the world of wuxia, and at night, you can watch the Iron Flower Show. There are many activities to enjoy, and one ticket grants you access to a variety of experiences. 2. Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden: A Song Dynasty cultural theme park built according to the "Qingming Riverside Landscape Painting," the atmosphere is amazing. The Iron Flower Show takes place in areas such as the southwest water area of the Jiulong Bridge. The surrounding pavilions, terraces, and waterscape complement the iron flowers, as if you have traveled back to the prosperous Song Dynasty to see these fiery trees and silver flowers. 📅 Show Times 1. Wansui Mountain Great Song Wuxia City: Usually starts at 21:00 every night (subject to the program schedule on the scenic area's official account), lasting about half an hour. Be sure to arrive at the stockaded village drill ground 1–2 hours in advance to grab a spot, otherwise you'll have to stand in the back. 2. Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden: For example, the "Iron Flower Show of the Prosperous Song Dynasty" show times are at 19:45, 21:00, 22:20, etc. There are several shows a day, making it easy to arrange your itinerary and choose according to your own pace. 🎫 Ticket Information 1. Wansui Mountain Great Song Wuxia City: Adult all-day ticket is CNY 80/person (including Wansui Mountain, Hanyuan Stele Forest, and the Great Wall Scenic Area, each park can be entered once within three days), which is super cost-effective. There are also various free and half-price policies. For example, children under 1.2 meters, seniors over 70 years old, and people with disabilities can enter the park for free; minors aged 1.2–18, university students, and seniors aged 60–69 get half-price tickets. 2. Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden: Full price ticket is CNY 120/person, half price ticket is CNY 60/person. There are also preferential policies for children, seniors, students, military personnel, and other groups. Remember to check the official website or official account before traveling. 🚗 Transportation Guide 1. Self-driving: Kaifeng has convenient transportation. If you are driving, simply navigate to the scenic area. The scenic area has a parking lot, making parking easy. 2. High-speed rail: First, arrive at Kaifeng North Station. After exiting the station, take a taxi for about 20–30 minutes to reach the scenic area. You can also take a bus, but it takes longer. 3. City transportation: There are many shared electric bikes, which are convenient for riding and allow you to enjoy the city scenery at any time. Buses can also reach the scenic area, but pay attention to the operating hours so you don't miss the Iron Flower Show. 📸 Photo Tips 1. Equipment: A camera with a wide-angle lens is best for capturing the magnificence of the iron flowers and the surrounding environment. Turn on night mode or professional mode on your phone and adjust the parameters (such as lowering the ISO and lengthening the shutter speed) to take great photos. 2. Composition: Use crowds, ancient buildings, trees, etc. as the foreground to highlight the splendor of the iron flowers. Use symmetrical or rule-of-thirds composition to place the iron flowers in the center of the picture or at the golden ratio point. 3. Shooting time: Capture the moment when the iron flowers are blooming most densely, when the molten iron is splashing and the sparks are flying. This is when the picture is most shocking. 💡 Helpful Tips 1. Stay warm: It's quite cold to watch the Iron Flower Show at night, especially in winter. Wear more warm clothes and don't freeze yourself for beauty. 2. Reserve your spot in advance: As mentioned earlier, this is very important! Arriving early allows you to choose a good spot. The front and center areas offer the best viewing and shooting angles. 3. Pay attention to safety: There are many people on site, so take care of your personal belongings. Keep a safe distance from the performance area when watching to avoid being burned by the iron flowers. My friends, the Kaifeng Iron Flower Show is truly a romantic experience that you must see in your lifetime! Save this guide and embark on a journey to chase the light!