Longting Park: Ancient Charm & Modern Art

#chinatraveltips Longting Park is located at the north end of Zhongshan Road, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province. It is an ancient architectural complex built according to the layout of Wanshou Palace in the Qing Dynasty. The park covers an area of about 903 acres, of which the water area reaches 423 acres, surrounded by water on three sides, and the scenery is beautiful.Longting Park is a national AAAA-level tourist scenic area, and has been rated as a demonstration point of the national civilized scenic tourist area by the Central Civilization Office, the Ministry of National Construction, and the National Tourism Administration. Historical background The history of Longting Park can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. It was originally the headquarters of the Yongping Army during the reign of Li Shi, Emperor Dezong of Tang. Subsequently, the Later Liang, Later Jin, Later Han, and Later Zhou dynasties in the five Dynasties converted it into a palace one after another. Especially during the Northern Song Dynasty, Kaifeng served as the capital for 167 years, and it became the political and cultural center at that time.However, when the Jin people encroached on Kaifeng, most of the buildings were destroyed.After many battles and the breaking of the Yellow River, only the Longting building has been preserved to this day. Main attractions Longting Hall: This is the core building of the entire park, 26.7 meters high, built on a 13-meter-high green brick platform foundation. The ceiling of the main hall is painted with the pattern of blue clouds and colorful dragons, the cornices outside the hall are high, and the corners of the eaves are hung with wind chimes, which are solemn and magnificent. Jade Belt Bridge: Located about 100 meters north of Wumen, it is a stone arch bridge that spans the lake, like a jade belt inlaid with beautiful scenery. Song Dynasty Wax Museum: This is the first Song Dynasty wax Museum in my country. Through realistic wax figures and scene restoration, it vividly reproduces the prosperous scene of the Northern Song Dynasty. Plant modeling garden: This is a unique landscape made of plants. There are various exquisite plant modeling and bonsai in the garden. Travel information Longting Park has convenient transportation and can be reached by a number of bus lines in the city. Buses such as No. 1, No. 15, No. 30, No. 38, No. 39, and No. 49 can stop at or near the entrance of the park within 300 meters. In addition, it is also very convenient to get there by car, and you can directly navigate to the end of Songdu Royal Street. In terms of ticket prices, on-site purchase is 35 yuan, and online shopping in advance can enjoy a preferential price of 32 yuan. Longting Park is not only a good place to learn about Kaifeng's history, but also a great place to enjoy the natural beauty.A grand chrysanthemum festival is also held every year, with a variety of rare chrysanthemums on display, attracting a large number of tourists to watch.