Detailed Guide for a One-Day Tour of Kaifeng Wansui Mountain Wuxia City

📅Date Locked: August 17, 2024. In the scorching summer, bring a small portable fan for a touch of coolness. The park's dining expenses are quite affordable, with prices only slightly higher than outside by 1-2 yuan, which is a rare bargain. 🕒Recommended Duration: For an in-depth experience, 1 to 2 days is ideal. I have meticulously planned a one-day itinerary based on detailed maps and activity schedules. Given the weekend peak crowds, be sure to arrive early for popular performances, especially the unmissable ones like 'Three Battles at Zhujiazhuang,' 'Iron Flower Show,' and 'Fire Pot.' It is recommended to secure a spot at least an hour in advance to avoid missing out. Particularly for the 'Iron Flower Show' evening spectacle, which starts at 8:30 PM, the crowd starts gathering as early as 6 PM. To experience the awe up close, arrive early. 🌿'Hero's Journey' Exploration: This program starts from the North Gate, passing through Happy Forest. Follow the actors along the way to experience a mobile wuxia feast. I missed the morning show and waited for the 2 PM performance instead. It is advisable to wait at the North Gate early. Once the opening performance ends, you can follow the troupe and enjoy a series of visual feasts. Unfortunately, I accidentally got separated from the group midway but unexpectedly encountered the heroic scene of 'Lu Zhishen's Rampage in Peach Blossom Village' in the Armory, which was quite a unique experience. 🏰'Three Battles at Zhujiazhuang' Viewing: I chose the 11 AM session and arrived early to secure a good viewing spot. The battlefield around the fortress is surrounded by food stalls, making lunch easy to solve. The half-hour battle was thrilling. For a more leisurely viewing experience, consider the 5 PM session, which seamlessly transitions to the evening 'Iron Flower Show,' avoiding the peak crowd. 🥊'Drunken Fight with Jiang Menshen' Grudge: At 2:30 PM, Happy Forest stirs again. This program also attracts many diners and spectators. Although the view from the stairs is good, it can get crowded. I couldn't fully enjoy it due to the dense crowd that day. 🌊Flying and Water Stunts: After 3:30 PM, Shenzhou Square becomes the stage for wuxia stunts. From 'Flying Heroine' to 'Water Flying Man,' to ring performances, double bamboo drifting, and 'Dreaming of the Jianghu,' it is recommended to grab a front-row spot to capture every thrilling moment. 🗡️'Lin Chong vs. Yang Zhi' and Snowy Night: At 5:10 PM, Happy Forest ignites again, and at 7:45 PM, 'Snowy Night at the Mountain God Temple' is beautifully performed. Unfortunately, I missed it due to queuing for the 'Iron Flower Show.' 🔥'Iron Flower Show' Splendid Night: As a must-see, the 8:30 PM Iron Flower Show is highly recommended to secure a spot by 6 PM. As the melodious songs play, the whole audience resonates. With glow sticks waving, the brilliance of human civilization and the magnificence of the Iron Flower intertwine, freezing time in that moment. 🎆Double Feast of Fire Pot and Fireworks: After the Iron Flower Show, Shenzhou Square immediately welcomes the 9:10 PM fireworks show, followed by the 9:55 PM Fire Pot stunt. The combination of danger and awe is best viewed from the center of the square, leaving a lasting impression. 🌟In summary, the trip was full of highlights, especially 'Three Battles at Zhujiazhuang,' 'Iron Flower Show,' and 'Fire Pot.' I look forward to stepping into this wuxia world again in the future to continue the unfinished Jianghu adventure.