Situ Town

The activities were diverse and exciting, the snacks were delicious and reasonably priced, the iron flower performance was spectacular, and they reimbursed my travel expenses. I wanted to type more, but the Gaode map app was too laggy, so I'll leave it at that. In short, Situ Town was incredibly fun!

It's worth a visit. The kids played there for two days and still wanted more. Adults can interact with NPCs and earn silver coins to play on indoor rides. Food is basically free; you can eat your fill of snacks.

The experience was fantastic. The Guinness World Record-holding iron flower display was amazing. There were lots of free snacks and attractions, and highway tolls were fully reimbursed. There were many activities to do, and the scenery was beautiful. I've been there twice already!

Walking into Situ Town, it seems like traveling back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is quaint, with big red lanterns hanging high and Ming and Qing style buildings scattered in an orderly manner. Walking through it, folk performances such as lion dance, dragon dance, and stilt walking are very lively and win rounds of applause. In Liuchixiang, there are a variety of Shanxi noodles and special snacks, knife-cut noodles and Gaoping ten bowls are mouth-watering, and there are also traditional skills such as dough modeling and sugar figurines, full of fireworks. The most shocking performance is the "iron flower" performance. When night falls, thousands of people go shirtless, molten iron splashes, sparks are bright, and it is as gorgeous as flowers scattered by fairies. With light shows and dances, the scene is extremely spectacular. The live-action drama "Seeing Old Shanxi Again" also makes people immersed in it. Through the wonderful performances of the actors, it seems that you can see the historical changes of Shanxi for thousands of years. Situ Town not only shows the rich Shanxi folk culture, but also integrates modern entertainment facilities, which makes people linger.

During the National Day holiday, there were many tourists in Situ Town, especially Liuchixiang. Various snacks can meet the needs of different tourists, and it was very lively. If you want to have a quiet time, you can walk around the lake. There are also folk culture performances. You need to pay attention to the performance time. There are many people watching. Watching the iron flower at night is a must-check-in project. It is recommended to enter the park in the afternoon, eat, drink, play and have fun, and wait until the evening to watch the iron flower.

Situ Town is a great place to relax and have a weekend party. It is one of the must-visit attractions in Jincheng. You can choose different tour routes according to the needs of tourists. The iron flower project is a must-visit. The special snacks in Liuchixiang are must-eats, the small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and towers are must-take beautiful photos, and "See Old Shanxi Again" and performances at various time periods are must-sees. It is a scenic spot worth slowing down and strolling.

Situ Town🍉 The you I see are bright, with clear leaves and beautiful flowers🌸 The you I like are blazing, a proud flame on the Loess Plateau🔥 The you I love are straightforward, the people of Laoxier are as honest and kind as always, Jinshan Jinmei☀️ You are open-minded, tolerant and broad-minded🌊 You are irreplaceable, just like the bowl of sliced ​​noodles that you can never eat enough. Only Shanxi people can cut out its toughness and soul🍜 Seeing old Shanxi again, and seeing the endless life and endless rushing nurtured by the land and water💙 Tips: 1. You need to buy a ticket to enter Situ Town. It is not cost-effective to buy a ticket to watch the iron flower after buying a ticket. You can choose to buy a package ticket, which includes the town ticket + iron flower performance + Xiao Erhei wedding performance + Yamen case-solving performance + Broken Love Museum ticket + 60 yuan consumption voucher, a total of 138 yuan. 2. The iron flower performance can only be seen after dark, so if you buy a package ticket in the afternoon, you can walk around, stroll, take photos, and see various small theaters in the town. The scenery of the town is very unique and Shanxi. 3. There is a noodle shop not far from the entrance of Tiehua. The knife-cut noodles and tiaojianer are very authentic. The portion is large and the price is affordable. We ordered vegetarian fried knife-cut noodles, which cost 12 yuan per bowl and were very satisfying. 4. There is a parking lot in the town, which costs 10 yuan per parking.

Jincheng Situ Town is a special choice for Shanxi cultural tourism with folk experience and live performance as its core, and it is worth a visit. The following are the core highlights and practical guide: Core highlights at a glance 1. Double drama performance: double shock of vision and culture ◦ "Thousand-year Iron Soul·Shanxi Love": a must-see intangible cultural heritage iron flower live drama, 1600℃ molten iron hits out a shocking scene of "fire trees and silver flowers", and at night with lighting effects, it is like a galaxy falling on earth, showing the thousand-year accumulation of Shanxi coal and iron culture. ◦ "See Old Shanxi Again": a marching immersive performance, crossing historical scenes such as the Battle of Changping and the West Pass, feeling the ups and downs of Jin in the real scene of the ancient street, with strong interactivity. 2. Folk customs: a journey through living culture ◦ Liuchixiang and Ming and Qing Cultural Street restore the style of ancient Jin City. You can experience free Hanfu rental (3 hours), stroll through the ancient alleys to appreciate Zezhou ironware, old coarse cloth and other intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and occasionally encounter street performances such as Shangdang Bayinhui and throwing embroidered balls, where fireworks and ancient charm blend. 3. Food Jianghu: Eat all the flavors of Shanxi for 100 yuan ◦ The snack street gathers more than 800 kinds of Shanxi food, and the average price of Jincheng Sichuan soup, Gaoping roasted tofu, Pingyao beef, etc. is 5-15 yuan, which is very cost-effective. It is recommended to make handmade spicy strips and candied haws, which are sour, sweet and spicy, and authentic. 4. Parent-child friendly: fun experience for all ages ◦ Qixi Park has a tire tribe and a farming experience park, where you can take your children to adopt vegetable fields and get close to small animals; the intangible cultural heritage workshop (vinegar workshop, wine workshop) supports parent-child handicrafts, which is fun and educational. Practical travel suggestions • Itinerary planning: One day is the best, visit the ancient streets, wear Hanfu, and play intangible cultural heritage in the morning; watch "Seeing Old Shanxi Again" in the afternoon, and enjoy snacks in the evening; watch "Thousand Years of Iron Soul" at night, and visit the night market after the end. • Transportation: It takes about 3.5 hours to drive from Kaifeng (plenty of free parking spaces); take the high-speed rail to Jincheng East, and transfer to bus No. 6/319 for direct access (ticket price 1 yuan). • Tickets: Adult tickets are 120 yuan, students/seniors are half price, and children under 1.2 meters are free; it is recommended to buy tickets online in advance during holidays to avoid queuing. • Tips: You need to prepare a coat for watching performances at night, and it is better to avoid the peak of holidays; some small shops have mixed services, so it is recommended to choose time-honored stalls. Summary Situ Town features "folk experience during the day and iron flower feast at night". It can not only feel the heavy ancient culture of Shanxi, but also enjoy the relaxation of parent-child travel. It is suitable for cultural enthusiasts, family tourists and photography players. Although it has a strong commercial atmosphere, the intangible cultural heritage performances and the atmosphere of the city still have their own unique charm, making it a great choice for a short trip.