From September 2016 to September 2019, in the past three years , I walked alone or with a few friends in the streets of Kaifeng. Although I dare not say that I have visited all of them, I still know some places very dearly.
Cycling or walking are undoubtedly the best ways to travel in Kaifeng. There is no need to take a car. Everything you encounter is what you need to see. There are surprises in all the streets and alleys. With a relaxed and peaceful heart, an initial brain, and an empty stomach, there will be people walking who will give you a smile, people swimming in the winter who will surprise you, and there are countless others. The delicious food will make your whole body feel full.
During the day, Kaifeng has white walls and blue tiles, red doors and wooden windows, clear water and lotus flowers, and colorful boat arcades. Among the green trees, the attic with carved beams and painted buildings in Qingming Shanghe Garden is simple and dignified. Painted boat cruises come and go on the Youyou Lake. From time to time, actors in costume perform palace shows, water transport cases, palace horse racing, puppet shadow puppets, exciting cockfights, and large-scale shows in Tokyo in the evening. Menghua has countless spectators and tourists, making it dizzying to see. Before I knew it, I didn't feel bored or tired after browsing here all day.
Kaifeng at night, Xisi Night Market, Drum Tower Street, soft and cute green dumplings of various colors, steaming hot fried rice noodles, weird and delicious barbecue, hand-made special peanut brittle candies, and even an old lady wearing a white apron In the freshly made sushi, the rich uncle is chewing maltose, and the little aunt with a sweet smile who is called "good" is steaming colorful pineapple rice...
This is undoubtedly a grand picture of fireworks in the world, touching the hearts of mortals and making it noisy and lively.
One dream of Beijing, a thousand memories of the Song Dynasty.
2020.6.11
by: 8867
Kaifeng City is a famous water city. The city is full of water, lakes and rivers. Kaifeng is adjacent to the Yellow River in the north, with Huiji River, North Branch River, and the moat passing through the city. Longting Lake, Baogong Lake, Tieta Lake, and Sunshine Lake are distributed in the urban area. The water area reaches 170 hectares, accounting for a quarter of the old city area. . The large lakes located in the city and suburbs are called "pits" and the small ones are called "lakes". The most famous ones are Panjiahu and Yangjiakeng. The two lakes are located at the foot of Longting and are the rare unpolluted waters preserved in Kaifeng to this day. Since Yangjiakeng is still connected to the moat, and Panjia Lake is an inner lake, the two lakes are large and small, one is clear and the other is turbid. Kaifeng people, who have a clear love and hate, gave the two lakes such appropriate names to commemorate the all-powerful Yang family generals. , to comfort the unjust souls who were killed by traitors.
In the late 1970s, due to large-scale land reclamation and building construction in Kaifeng City, the section of the Huiji River running through the city was seriously polluted. The clear river water disappeared and the green lake water became deeper, especially the local knitting industry. The underwear factory has turned the lake next to the library into brown water. The part of the Huiji River in the city has become the largest sewage ditch in the city. Therefore, the river surface in the past has now become an inner ring road and is no longer connected with the package. Fukeng connection. The scenery of "willow bank with dawn wind and waning moon" written by Liu Yong back then is nowhere to be found. Today's Baogong Lake only retains the East and West Lakes, the largest areas, but their areas have also been greatly reduced. In order to cooperate with the transformation of the old city of Kaifeng City and restore the appearance of the ancient city, the municipal government decided to develop a water system project.
In the first phase of the water system, a section between Longting Lake and Tieta Lake was built. The second phase of the water system is located in the west of the old city of Kaifeng City, connecting Longting Lake (scenic area) and Baogong Lake (scenic area). It is an important part of Kaifeng's "Blue Cultural Chain" and eco-tourism corridor. The river starts from Baogong Lake in the south and connects Longting Lake and Qingming Shanghe Garden in the north, with a total length of about 1,900 meters. The landscape belts on both sides of the river in the second phase of the water system have an average width of 100 meters from east to west. Different vegetation is planted to form different scenery. From north to south, Collection Garden and Spring Garden are formed according to the flow space of the river. , Summer Shade Garden , Autumn Rhyme Garden , Winter Condensation Garden 5 landscape gardens.
Xisi Bridge, 30 meters wide, is located on the west bank of Baogong Lake. Its prototype is taken from the Hehu Bridge in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. Ancient Hehu Bridge is located in Hehu Village, Doumen, Shaoxing County. This bridge was first built in the Song Dynasty. It has a beautiful and majestic shape and is extremely difficult to build. It has been repaired many times in subsequent generations. The current main structure was rebuilt during the Qianlong period.
From Xisi Bridge, head north to enter the water system project and enter the "Winter Ning Garden".
"Huafangzhai" is also the landmark building of "Dongning Garden", with a length of about 491 meters. During the spring season, many painters and students will sketch here. In summer, many opera lovers gather here .
Walk north from the Painted Fangzhai Garden in the "Winter Ning Garden" and go through the corridor pavilion to the "Bazi Bridge". "Bazi Bridge" is named after the shape of the bridge resembles eight characters. The structure of the Eight-Character Bridge is simple and elegant. The reliefs on the outer facades of the bridge pillars at the east and west ends of the Eight-Character Bridge are based on the image of the God of Wealth in the wooden New Year paintings in Zhuxian Town. Our Eight-Character Bridge can also be regarded as a portal to attract wealth. After crossing the Bazi Bridge, there is a Golden Toad Pond on the east side. Being able to spit out money is a prosperous thing. What can be seen on the wall on the shore are reliefs of paper-cut culture, including those for attracting wealth, wishing you good fortune, etc.
After crossing the "Baziqiao", you can see "Banqiao". "Banqiao" is 16 meters long. It was located on Banqiao Street before it was built. It is truly called "Banqiao". Refer to the ancient Pingqiao architecture in Xianju Town.
Walking past Banqiao is the "Autumn Rhythm Garden". The architectural symbol of the garden is the rockery opposite the "Wooden Zhan Curved Bridge". There is a small pavilion on the rockery. You can climb up to look into the distance and appreciate the "Autumn Rhythm Garden" "The overall look. The garden shows the folk customs of the Song Dynasty and the life scenes of the people in the Song Dynasty.
Continue heading north to visit the "Summer Garden". The landmark building of "Xia Yin Garden" is the Grand Theater. Because Kaifeng is the birthplace of Chinese opera, folk opera entertainment was very popular in the Song Dynasty. There is a big stage in front of the big theater, and there is an observation deck on the other side of the river. When you cross the bridge and go to the observation deck on the other side to watch the performance on the theater, you can feel that people are performing on the bank and dancing in the water, which is very beautiful.
The Grand Theater has a majestic appearance and extraordinary momentum. The imitation Song Dynasty ancient architectural style is amazing. Going further north is "Mother and Child Bridge".
The Mother and Son Bridge are two Hongqiao bridges, one large and one small. There is a pavilion at the bend on the east bank of the river. In summer, lotus flowers are in full bloom, the fragrance is overwhelming and the scenery is intoxicating. It is also a beautiful sight in "Summer Garden".
Jinkui Bridge is 18 meters wide. It draws on the shape of Zhangzhoukou East Bridge and is named after Jinkui Lane on the right side of the river. Kui, the constellation in charge of human destiny, has always been deeply respected by scholars. The bridge is 18 meters wide, and its shape is based on the Zhangzhou East Bridge. It is designed to be like a "beam" bridge and an "arch" bridge to increase the number of multi-beam bridge types.
The reliefs on both sides of the bridge tunnel show the bustling commercial scenes such as the morning market, day market, and night market during the Northern Song Dynasty, and depict the local customs, customs, and living customs of Kaifeng during the Northern Song Dynasty. The carvings are exquisite and lifelike.
Longyun Bridge is located in Yuhechun Garden, adjacent to the restaurant. It was completed on May 8, 2009. Based on readers' votes and expert reviews, it was named "Longyun Bridge". The word "Long Yun" is very powerful! "This stone arch bridge is 32 meters long and has a clearance of 8 meters from the water. It is the highest landscape bridge in the Yuhe River. The bridge body is made of high-quality bluestone with a very fine texture. The surface of each stone shows a unique layered natural texture. . On the east and west ends of the stone arch bridge, two vivid green dragons are carved on each side, and four special drum-holding stones are engraved with the totems of the Chinese nation, giving it a unique and royal air." Climb up the 43 steps and stand at the highest point, looking south and north. The landscapes of Summer Shade Garden, Spring Garden, Riverside Garden during Qingming Festival, and Jijin Garden all jump into your eyes.
The Xiaoyan Temple Bridge is 35 meters wide. Since the bridge is located at the intersection of Yuyuan Street and Xiaoyan Temple Street, and the ancient Xiaoyan Temple was the site of the former residence of Yang family generals, the bridge is named "Xiaoyan Temple Bridge". The reference example is "Yanzhou, Shandong" "Sishui Ancient Bridge". The ancient poem talks about "Bianhe River, Sishui River, flowing to Guazhou Ancient Ferry". In ancient times, Bianhe River and Sishui River were connected and were of the same origin. Therefore, the prototype of "Yanzhou Sishui Bridge" was used for creative design. The width of the bridge is 35 meters. It is located at the intersection of Yuyuan Street and Xiaoyan Temple Street in Kaifeng City. The ancient Xiaoyan Temple was the site of the former residence of Yang family generals, so the bridge was named Xiaoyan Temple Bridge.
After admiring the "Spring Garden", crossing the "Xiaoyan Temple Bridge", we continued to the north and turned east along the river to visit the "Jijin Garden". The length of the "Jijin Garden" is 638 meters, with flowers blooming on both sides of the strait, and antique buildings and shops with various special catering services for tourists to enjoy the scenery and rest.
Continuing to walk eastward along the river, there is a "Taiping Bridge" across the river bed. This bridge inherits the meaning of the peaceful and prosperous age, giving people a simple, elegant and endless aftertaste feeling.
After crossing the bridge, the river widens and looking to the north is the "Qishengjiao" scenic spot. You can cross the bridge to visit its prosperous scene.
Continuing to the northeast is the "Jijin Bridge", which is built in imitation of the ancient bridge in the south. It is also the first bridge in the water system named after a theme park.
After passing the "Jijin Bridge", turn along the river and continue walking north, you can see the "Tianbo Bridge", which is 20 meters wide. Because the bridge is located on Xihuanhu Road and faces Tianbo Yangfu across the bank, it is named "Tianbo Bridge"
The water system project tour ends here.
Across the bridge is Longting Lake. Along the bridge to the west are "Qishengjiao", "Qingming Shanghe Garden", "China Han Garden" and other scenic spots.
There are flowers in spring, moon in autumn, cool breeze in summer and snow in winter. If there is nothing to worry about, it is a good time in the world.
With endless beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons and endless love for Kaifeng, this ancient capital of Bianliang with profound heritage always welcomes tourists from all over the world with the gentlest attitude and broad mind.