The Wuxia City of the Great Song Dynasty (大宋武侠城), also known as Wansui Mountain (万岁山) in Kaifeng City is a themed scenic area established on the foundation of the former National Forest Park. Spanning over 33 acres, it is situated in the northwest part of Kaifeng City, adjacent to the Longting Lake Scenic Area. The core landscapes of this area revolve around the culture of the Seven Dynasties, with a distinct emphasis on the martial arts of the Great Song Dynasty. Additionally, it serves as a multifaceted leisure and entertainment destination, offering visitors a large-scale touring area with multiple themes and landscapes.
Within the scenic area, visitors can witness the splendid Thousand-Year Temple, representing the grandeur of the Song Dynasty’s ancient temples, the Dragon Altar embodying the spirits of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, the best-preserved Ming-Qing ancient city wall ruins in the world, and one of the largest artificial waterfall groups in China known as the “Nine Dragon Waterfalls.”
Moreover, the Wuxia City of the Great Song Dynasty primarily focuses on martial arts culture. It offers year-round performances of 36 live-action martial arts dramas, including renowned titles such as “The Legend of Yue Fei,” “Water Margin,” and “Seven Swords Five Heroes,” totaling over 60 shows per day. These performances present a panoramic and systematic portrayal of the heroic spirit and diverse aspects of the martial arts world of the Great Song Dynasty. Additionally, the scenic area features interactive theatrical performances such as the “Wuxia Film and Television Experience Hall” and “Martial Arts Examination,” allowing visitors to engage closely with martial arts culture through immersive experiences.
Notably, the scenic area also hosts distinctive programs such as “Wang Po’s Matchmaking” and “City Garrison Battlefield,” enriching visitors’ touring experiences while showcasing the charm and power of traditional culture. Especially in the evenings, visitors can enjoy performances of intangible cultural heritage such as “Iron Fireworks,” providing a unique Chinese romantic experience.
Basic Information
| Estimated Length of Tour | 3 – 4 hours |
| Ticket Price | 60 RMB |
| Opening Hours | 8.30 – 21.00; Last admission: 20.00 (1st March – 31st October) 8.00 – 17.00; Last admission: 16.00 (1st November – 28th February) |
| Telephone Number | 0371-22026930 |
Location and Transportation
The Wuxia City of the Great Song Dynasty is located in the middle section of Dongjing Avenue, Longting District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, China. To get there, you can take bus 33 or 58 and get off at Party School Stop (党校站).
Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City is fun and beautiful, I will come back next time!
I watched “The Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village” and “The Gunfire in the North of the City”, along with some smaller performances. The area is quite crowded. There were fewer people in the morning, but the numbers started to increase after noon.
I didn’t expect there to be so many people even after the Spring Festival. There were numerous performances, and it was hard to catch them all since they varied at different times. We couldn’t queue for the large shows because there were just too many people, but we still enjoyed a full day inside. It was a fantastic experience!
Wansui Mountain is really overcrowded with what seems to be tens of thousands of people inside. Everyone is pushing and shoving; I’m super worried that a stampede might occur one day.
There were still a lot of people on Monday, and I missed many of the shows. I could only choose one between Wang Po and the Three Attacks on Zhu Jiazhuang!
On a Saturday, I was surprised to see so many people at Wansui Mountain even though it was only 5:30 PM. The area for the Iron Flower performance was already full, but we did get to enjoy the exciting matches of the Wulin Conference (武林大会) instead.
You can enjoy activities from day to night. There are different performances to watch throughout the day, and the iron flower show at night is a must-see. Although the overall venue isn’t very large, it is worth the ticket price.
There are too many people, and the design is particularly unreasonable. I don’t understand why, after watching the International Circus, you have to exit the park and then re-enter. The entry process is very slow, and there’s always a long line. In the scorching summer heat, it’s so crowded, and all around me are complaints from others, including people cutting in line. The facial recognition system for entry is really slow, and the line hardly moves at all.
The amusement park at Da Song Wuxia City and Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden are different. The Wanshoushan at Da Song Wuxia City is more exploratory and kid-friendly. On the other hand, the amusement park at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is larger and offers more thrilling rides like carousels and pirate ships, which have height and age restrictions.
Wansui Mountain (万岁山) in Kaifeng – The Great Song Dynasty Martial Arts World
Pros:
1. The iron flower performance was impressive.
2. Food prices within the scenic area are the same as outside.
Cons:
1. Other performances were average.
2. The weather was very hot during the visit.