Unique Style and Tranquility of Iron Wonder in Kaifeng
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Tower Park is located in the northeast corner of the urban area of Kaifeng City, Henan Province, covering an area of 51.24 hectares. It is one of the 100 famous parks in China and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. The park is named after the existing iron tower (Kaibao Temple Tower), which was built in the first year of Emperor You of the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of nearly a thousand years. The tower is famous all over the world for its parietal relic dedicated to Buddha Shakyamuni, and enjoys the reputation of “the world's No. 1 tower”.
Historical background and cultural value
The iron tower in the Iron Tower Park is not only a miracle in the history of architecture, but also has a very high cultural relic value. The tower is built of glazed tiles, the facade is like iron and not iron, and the brick carvings are exquisite, including flying sky, descending dragon, unicorn, guile and Buddha statues, Arhats, birds and beasts, etc., The carvings are delicate and realistic.
In addition, there are attractions such as the Reception Hall, Inspiration Courtyard, and Bonsai Garden in the park, which show rich historical and cultural connotations.
Travel information
The opening hours of Tower Park are 8:00-18:00 in winter and spring, and 7:30-18:30 in summer and autumn. The main attractions in the park include the Iron Tower, the reception Hall, the Inspiration Courtyard, the Bonsai Garden, and He Gongxuan. The park is surrounded by green trees and the lake is rippling. It is a great place to take pictures.
In addition, the bonsai garden in the park was built in 1994. It is the largest, largest, and most specialized bonsai garden in Henan Province with the largest number and variety of bonsai. It has the style of Jiangnan garden.
Surrounding environment and transportation methods
Tower Park is located at No. 210 Beimen Street, Shunhe Hui District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province. The surrounding environment is beautiful and the transportation is convenient. Visitors can take a sightseeing bus to explore the park, and there are cute fawn companions on the bus, which increases the fun of playing.