Dreaming back to Bianliang City
Kaifeng, historically known as Lao Qiu, Qifeng, Daliang, Junyi, Bianjing, Bianliang, Xiangfu, etc., is located in the eastern part of Henan Province, on the southern bank of the lower reaches of the Yellow River, in the heart of the North China Plain, with flat terrain.
Kaifeng is an ancient capital of eight dynasties with a history of more than 2,700 years. It has left countless precious relics and splendid culture in this long river of history. One must visit Kaifeng to see the prosperity of the Northern Song Dynasty. During the day, it is an ancient capital, and at night, it is Bianjing, truly dazzling and charming!
Famous attractions in Kaifeng include: Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, Kaifeng Mansion, Daxiangguo Temple, Kaifeng Museum, Longting Park, Kaifeng Bao Gong Temple, China Han Garden Stele Forest, Tianbo Yang Mansion, Zhuxian Town Qifeng Ancient Garden, Iron Pagoda Park.
Tianbo Yang Mansion is the residence of Yang Ye, a national hero of the Northern Song Dynasty who resisted the Liao invasion. It is full of historical charm and tells the legendary stories of the Yang family generals. Stepping into Tianbo Yang Mansion, you can see ancient-style buildings and exquisite murals. Every brick and tile here is imprinted with the marks of time.
Kaifeng's famous landmark, Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, is based on the famous painting 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' by Zhang Zeduan of the Song Dynasty, recreating the millennium prosperity of the ancient capital Bianjing. Walking into the real-life version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival,' the garden offers a variety of performances, and the night view is beautiful. You can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Song Dynasty, as if stepping into a painting and dreaming back a thousand years.
If Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is a graceful and elegant lady, making us feel like we are wandering in a painting, then the Great Song Martial Arts City is a playful and cute little girl, immersing us in a novel.
The Great Song Martial Arts City is not a new attraction. Originally named Wansui Mountain, it became popular online in 2019 with its unique immersive performances.
This year, the viral popularity of Wang Po has once again brought the Great Song Martial Arts City into the spotlight. The Great Song Martial Arts City is another popular attraction in Kaifeng, centered around the martial arts culture of the Song Dynasty. The entire city is a 1:1 replica of scenes such as Shuihu Street, the fortress battlefield, and the Happy Forest.
The area of the scenic spot is not large, but the program settings are very rich. The situational theaters like 'Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village,' 'Crossroads Slope,' and 'Shuihu Street' make you feel the heroic spirit of the martial arts world.
Especially the live performances of 'Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village' with real people and horses are thrilling and exciting, making your blood boil. This immersive experience allows you to deeply feel the unique charm of traditional novels.
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