[2023 Daka China] Foreign Internet Influencers Take an Immersive Trip to Experience Song Dynasty's Culture in Kaifeng

The Chinese path to modernization contains profound Chinese culture. On May 10, a group of foreign internet influencers from countries such as Brazil, Egypt, Guatemala, and Mexico visited Kaifeng, a city in Henan Province. During their visit, they had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Song Dynasty's culture in this region.

Foreign internet influencers take a group photo at Kaifeng Museum, photo by Wan Qingli

Foreign internet influencers were amazed by the wonders showcased in the Kaifeng Museum, which included the overlap between ancient cities in Kaifeng, the central axis of the city that has remained unchanged for thousands of years, the Zhuxian Town Woodcut New Year Paintings, and an exhibition demonstrating scientific and technological achievements from the Song Dynasty. 

Foreign internet influencers are showcasing the woodcut new year paintings made by themselves, photo by Wan Qingli

Kongpob Noilublao, a foreign internet influencer from Thailand is shooting videos at Kaifeng Museum, photo by Jia Qinqin

"Upon my visit to Kaifeng Museum, I find that the history of this city runs longer than my prior understanding. There are also many interesting intangible cultural heritage items. Culture has the potential to serve as boats and bridges, facilitating communication between China and the global community," said Kongpob Noilublao, a foreign internet influencer from Thailand.

Foreign internet influencers are showcasing kites made by themselves, photo by Jia Qinqin

Cyntia Midori Yamauchi, a foreign internet influencer from Brazil is showcasing the traditional Chinese tea dessert made by her own, photo by Jia Qinqin

An event featuring intangible cultural heritage items from the Northern Song Dynasty has captured the interest of foreign internet influencers in the Shuanglong Alley's historical and cultural district. A diverse range of activities, including making traditional Chinese tea desserts, flying kites, and experiencing the exquisite art of Bian embroidery, attracted participants with immersive experience in the tour.

Kim Junbum, a foreign internet influencer from the Republic of Korea believes that the deep integration of traditional Chinese culture and unique tourism offerings in the city is the typical epitome of the Chinese path to modernization in Kaifeng. This integration has brought new vitality into the sustainable development of cultural tourism in this region.