Kaifeng Qingming Riverside Landscape Painting | Iron Flower, the Falling Star River of Iron and Fire

Who understands, family? The moment I saw the iron flower performance in Kaifeng with my own eyes, I was speechless because of the beauty! The molten iron blooms into thousands of golden flowers in the night sky. It's really shocking! Save this super complete guide now! 🎇Performance Information 📍Location: Wansuishanwuxiacheng Chengzhaishachang, Kaifeng 🕙Time: 20:30 every day (subject to the program schedule on the attraction's official WeChat account) 🎫Tickets: Adult tickets are generally around CNY 80. Student tickets are discounted. You can also consider a Kaifeng tourism combo ticket, which is more cost-effective. 📅Best Viewing Time It is recommended to enter the park 1–2 hours in advance to stroll around the park, feel the atmosphere of martial arts, and grab a good spot to watch the iron flower performance. 🚗Transportation Guide • Bus: Take bus No. 1, 15, 20, etc. to Wansuishanwuxiacheng Station and get off. • Taxi: It is convenient and fast to take a taxi from the city center, which costs about CNY 20–30. 🌟Experience Process 1. Enter the park: Scan your ID card or the QR code of your ticket to enter the park. Take a park map at the entrance to plan your route. 2. Stroll around the park: If you enter the park in advance, you can first watch "San Da Zhujiazhuang" (17:00 at the parade ground). The scene is grand, as if you have traveled to the Water Margin battlefield. After watching it, eat some snacks in the park to replenish your energy. There are also various martial arts-themed performances in the park, such as "Drunkenly Beating Jiang Menshen" and "Lin Chong vs. Yang Zhi", which are very exciting, so don't miss them. 3. Grab a seat: You can go to Chengzhaishachang to grab a seat around 20:00. The middle area has the best view, so go early to get a good spot. If you don't want to grab a seat too early, you can also have dinner below the parade ground after watching "San Da Zhujiazhuang" at 17:00, and then go directly to the parade ground to wait for the iron flower performance. 4. Watch the iron flower performance: It starts on time at 20:30. When the 1,600°C molten iron is hit high into the air and blooms into golden flowers all over the sky, the beautiful scene of "fire trees and silver flowers illuminating the night sky" is presented in front of you in an instant. The shock is beyond words! 💖Experience The moment I witnessed the iron flower performance with my own eyes, I was really impressed by the wisdom and skills of the ancients. The molten iron exploded in the air, like a meteor streaking across the night sky, and like a golden waterfall pouring down. The heat hit my face, accompanied by the audience's exclamations, and the atmosphere was directly full! It feels like all the waiting is worth it. This is definitely a visual feast to see in a lifetime! 📷Required Equipment 1. Camera: A telephoto lens for close-ups, a wide-angle lens for large scenes, and a tripod for stable night scenes. 2. Mobile phone: Remember to fully charge it or bring a power bank to easily capture wonderful moments. 3. Warm clothes: The temperature is low at night, especially when waiting for the performance, so don't catch a cold. 4. Small snacks: You can fill your stomach while queuing to grab a seat. ⚠️Precautions 1. Make a reservation in advance: From March 31, 2025, the Chengzhaishachang will trial run a performance reservation system. Tourists who have purchased online tickets or hold annual passes can scan the QR code to reserve a performance after entering the park by facial recognition ticket check; tourists who cannot enter the park by facial recognition ticket check can go to the visitor center to apply for a certificate; after entering the park, they need to complete the reservation online or through the attraction's large-screen QR code, and check the seat number with the SMS QR code link. Ticket checking starts about one hour before each performance. Seats are assigned to each person, so take the correct seat. 2. Seating skills: Go early to grab a seat. The middle row is the best location. The sound is loud and the smoke is thick if you are too far forward, and the photo effect is not good if you are too far back. 3. Safety first: During the performance, molten iron splashes, so be sure to watch it in the designated area and do not approach the performance venue. 4. Pay attention to the weather: In case of bad weather, the iron flower performance may be canceled, so pay attention to the attraction's notice before traveling. 5. Attraction regulations: Abide by the attraction's regulations, do not litter, and watch the performance in a civilized manner. 6. Transportation: There is a large crowd after the performance, and you may have to wait in line to take a taxi. You can also choose a bus or shared bicycle, and pay attention to traffic safety.