In the heart of China lies an ancient city called Kaifeng, once the glorious capital of the Song Dynasty, known as "Dongjing". Stepping into Kaifeng feels like traveling through the river of time, back to the prosperous era of the Zhao Song Dynasty.
The iron-flower performance at Da Song Wuxia City was particularly spectacular, with sparks blossoming in the night sky, resembling a sky full of stars, almost like fireworks. Each spark seemed to fly out from the depths of history, carrying stories of that era. For some reason, I couldn't help but feel teary-eyed.
The "Dongjing Meng Hua" performance at Qingming Riverside Park presents a different style of historical narrative. It depicts how the once-prosperous capital thrived "amidst pavilions shrouded in mist and rain", conveying a sense of tragic grandeur in the face of a nation's downfall.
Within the city, there's a lesser-known archaeological site, the Dongjingzhou Bridge Ruins. Here, you can see the archaeological remains of Kaifeng's "city upon city" structure, showcasing the city's history of repeated calamities.
Goodbye, Kaifeng. I'll visit again next time.
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