[Daka China 2024] Foreign Internet Influencers Immerse in the Song Dynasty Culture by Enjoying Ancient City Walls, Performances, and Delicacies

Internet influencers visit the city wall of Kaifeng

On November 4, internet influencers from ten countries including Germany, South Korea, Bangladesh, Mexico, Thailand, Romania, Russia, and Vietnam visited the ancient city walls of Kaifeng. They witnessed the awe-inspiring 3D performance Dream of the Daliang Gate without the aid of glasses and experienced the grandeur and transformations of this millennium-old city. They also visited the Millennium City Park for the International Chrysanthemum Exhibition and watched the performance The Song Dynasty: Dongjing Dream, immersing themselves in the Song culture and decoding the new format of “digital cultural tourism”. 

Internet influencers visit the Ancient Horse Road Site Museum

Group photo

The Dream of the Daliang Gate project on the Kaifeng City Walls utilizes digital technology to recreate the prosperous and bustling scene of the Northern Song Dynasty’s Dongjing (present-day Kaifeng) a thousand years ago. This allows foreign internet influencers to experience the cultural marvels of Kaifeng’s layered cities, walls upon walls, and horse roads upon horse roads, born out of the trials of sieges, cannon fire, arrow storms, and floods. At the ancient horse road site, the unique flower wall featuring the characters for “Kaifeng” offers an exceptional backdrop for tourists to capture memorable photos.

Internet influencers savor the delicacies of Kaifeng

Internet influencers pose for photos with the floral wall

The Millennium City Park in Kaifeng was constructed based on the famous painting Along the River During the Qingming Festival by the Song Dynasty artist Zhang Zeduan. It features a Rainbow-shaped Bridge, taverns, boat boatyards, streets, and more. Upon entering the garden, visitors can experience the life of Bianjing’s residents from that era by visiting tea houses and taverns or taking boat rides along the river. The large-scale water performance The Song Dynasty: Dongjing Dream uses an array of technological means to create a dreamlike effect, transporting people’s memories back to the glorious dynasty over a thousand years ago. The entire performance lasts 70 minutes and involves more than 700 actors.

Blooming chrysanthemums

Internet influencers take a stroll along the “Flower Path”

The International Chrysanthemum Exhibition, with its fragrant and vibrant blooms, millions of exquisite chrysanthemums, trendsetting national styles, and innovative horticultural presentations, captivated the internet influencers who exclaimed in admiration at its beauty.

The performance The Song Dynasty: Dongjing Dream

“The night view of Millennium City Park in Kaifeng is stunningly beautiful and exudes a strong Chinese cultural vibe, making it highly worthwhile for everyone to visit. Especially after watching the performance of The Song Dynasty: Dongjing Dream, it feels as though the painting of Along the River During the Qingming Festival has come to life, allowing us to truly experience the prosperous ambiance of Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty. We hope that through our promotion and sharing, more people will become aware of the beauty here,” expressed the Sino-Russian internet influencer duo “Uncle Asheng and Ante”.