Travel Notes丨The lanterns come on at the beginning and the lights dim - Yuhe of the Song Dynasty

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.