Henan - Just back from Wansui Mountain, never enough to see or do

, beyond your imagination Visiting Wansui Mountain in May-June offers pleasant weather, with average temperatures between 20℃-30℃, avoiding the summer heat and winter cold, making it comfortable to fully enjoy your trip. During this time, the park is lush and blooming, adding vitality to the martial arts atmosphere. Moreover, Wansui Mountain hosts various special events such as exciting martial arts-themed performances and fun interactive games, allowing you to deeply immerse yourself in the world of Song Dynasty martial arts and experience the unique Jianghu culture. Recommended Reasons Wansui Mountain · Song Dynasty Martial Arts City is a theme park centered on Song Dynasty martial arts culture, blending Song culture, city wall culture, and natural scenery, making it a "pilgrimage site for martial arts fans." From May to June, the park is full of blooming flowers and frequent performances. During the day, you can watch live martial arts dramas and enjoy intangible cultural heritage iron flower shows; at night, you can join the Jianghu Music Festival and visit the lantern fair, combining cultural experience with leisure entertainment at a great value. Detailed Address Middle section of Dongjing Avenue, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province (opposite Kaifeng Municipal Party School) Tickets 🎫 Full price: 100 RMB/person (price maintained until October 1, 2025, includes 60+ performances) 🎫 Discounted ticket: 50 RMB/person (for minors over 1.2 meters and seniors over 60) 🎫 Annual pass: 150 RMB/person (unlimited entry all year, student annual pass 75 RMB) ⏰ Ticket tip: Buy tickets online 1 hour in advance to skip the line; on-site purchase includes a ticket to the "International Grand Circus" show (worth 80 RMB). Opening Hours ⏰ Open: 8:00-21:30 (recommended to arrive before 7:30 to avoid peak crowds) Transportation Guide 07 By car: Navigate to "Wansui Mountain South Parking Lot," parking available if arriving before 8:30 (10 RMB/day). 06 Public transport: From train/bus stations: Take the "Wansui Mountain Tourist Line" directly to the park (8 km, about 20 minutes). Within Kaifeng city: Take bus routes 1 or 35 to "Municipal Party School Station." ⚠️ Avoid scams: Do not trust black-market "fast lane" offers; ID and ticket QR code verification is required at the park entrance. Itinerary Day 1: Martial Arts Culture Immersion Morning: 8:00 Enter the park and head straight to the [City Fortress Battlefield] to watch the live drama "Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village" (starts at 9:00, with war horses and explosive effects). 10:30 Explore [Water Margin Street], interact with NPCs "Sun Erniang" and "Wu Song," and check in at the [Cross Slope] black shop scene. Afternoon: 13:00 Experience the [Script Murder Game], wear Hanfu and solve the "Jianghu Mystery" (reservation required). 15:00 Watch the "Wind and Snow Mountain Temple" performance, featuring Lin Chong’s snowy night revenge story. Evening: 19:30 Join the [Jianghu Music Festival], with electrifying performances by Hou Xian, Jing Long, and others. Day 2: Natural Scenery and Interactive Fun Morning: 8:30 Visit [Immortal Martial Wonderland], an ancient-style bamboo forest with smoke effects, perfect for shooting martial arts photos. 10:00 Participate in the [Martial Arts Square Water Splash Festival], with free water gun props in the battle zone. Afternoon: 13:30 Watch the intangible cultural heritage show "Iron Flower," where molten iron splashes like shooting stars. 15:00 Tour the [Nine Dragons Waterfall], with "Hero Island" below the waterfall being an excellent spot for Hanfu photos. Evening: 20:00 Stroll through the [Lantern Festival Corridor], where a million lanterns light up the night sky. Day 3: Leisure Experience and Departure Morning: 8:30 Enjoy the [Forest Green Space Summer Cooling], with temperatures as low as 15℃ in the air-raid shelter; bring a light jacket. 10:00 Visit [Wansui Mountain Zoo], get close to peacocks and sika deer. Afternoon: 13:00 Free activities, recommended to revisit the "International Grand Circus" or buy gifts from the capsule toy machine. 15:00 Departure; you can take home the park’s special cultural creative "Martial Arts Blind Box" as a souvenir. Must-Visit Attractions City Fortress Battlefield: Watch "Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village" and feel the grandeur of siege warfare. Nine Dragons Waterfall: The combination of waterfall and Hero Island is a must for Hanfu photography. Immortal Martial Wonderland: Ancient-style bamboo forest with smoke effects, 100% photo-worthy. Martial Arts Square: The hub for interactive events like the Water Splash Festival and Electronic Music Festival. Food Map 🍢 Inside the park: [Song Dynasty Wu Dalang Steamed Cake]: Freshly baked steamed cake with sauce beef (15 RMB each), sells out before 4 PM. [Jingyanggang Rice Wine]: Pairs well with steamed cake, low alcohol, great for photos. [Lamb Baked Bun]: Kaifeng specialty snack, crispy outside and tender inside (12 RMB per serving). 🍜 Outside the park (Sunlitang New Village): [Old Village Chief’s Private Kitchen]: Recommended dishes "Carp Baked Noodles" and "Soup-filled Buns" (average 50 RMB per person). [Juan Tea]: Tea shop inside the park, signature "Bitan Piaoxue" (15 RMB per cup). Accommodation Recommendations 🏡 Sunlitang New Village Homestay: 15-minute walk to the park’s north gate, villa conversion, quiet environment. Recommended: [Hero Residence] homestay, offering martial arts-themed rooms (200-350 RMB/night). 🏨 City Hotels: [Kaifeng Zhongzhou International Hotel]: Four-star, 5 km from the park (includes shuttle service, from 400 RMB/night). 💡 Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: Wear non-slip shoes! The park has many steps and wooden walkways that get slippery after rain. Bring your own water bottle! Mineral water costs 8 RMB/bottle halfway up the mountain; only 3 free drinking water points inside the park. Download offline maps in advance! Some areas have weak mobile signals. Avoid commercialized spending at the "Blessing Hall," be cautious with offering incense. 🌸 Exclusive Experiences for May-June: May: Participate in the "National Matchmaker Contest" interactive matchmaking; single visitors can enter a lottery. June: Check out the "Chrysanthemum Culture Festival" with millions of flowers; wearing light-colored clothes makes for better photos. 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