Anyang in Qingming: Discover the Charm of Spring
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- April 3, 2026
- 10:52 am
As Qingming Festival arrives, the spring scenery of Anyang unfolds as promised. The Taihang Mountains are layered in lush greenery, while the Red Flag Canal is filled with the spirit of spring. At Yinxu, the ancient charm of the Shang Dynasty comes alive once again through performances and markets recreating the splendor of Yin-Shang civilization. At the Chinese Writing Museum, visitors can unlock the “Qingming codes” hidden within Chinese characters through interactive experiences, while immersive performances at the Cao Cao Mausoleum Site Museum showcase the grandeur of the Cao Wei era. From spring outings and sightseeing to exploring ancient history and hidden cultural treasures, the beauty of nature and the heritage of thousands of years of civilization shine together, inviting visitors on a cultural journey not to be missed.
Yinxu Area
Witness the Legends of Yin-Shang and Embrace the Springtime Promise
As the spring breeze brushes across the Huan River, a civilization of more than 3,000 years awakens in the spring sunshine. From April 4 to 6, the Yinxu area will launch the themed series “Spring Encounter at Yinxu: Qingming Spring Rhythms.” Three major locations—the Palace and Ancestral Temple Ruins, Yinxu Museum, and Shachang 1903—will work together to allow visitors to experience a springtime encounter with Shang civilization while enjoying the beauty of spring.
At the Palace and Ancestral Temple Ruins of Yinxu and the south plaza of the Yinxu Museum, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, the sites will transform into moving historical stages. The traditional-style performance series “Spring Encounter at Yinxu: Oracle Dance Reborn” will be staged here. Two major performances, Fu Hao Goes to War and King Wu Ding’s Wedding, will alternate throughout the day, vividly recreating the heroic image of the female general Fu Hao and the romantic legend of the Shang king and queen from over 3,000 years ago, allowing visitors to closely experience the pulse of Yin-Shang civilization.
If the Palace and Ancestral Temple Ruins and Yinxu Museum represent the echoes of history, then Shachang 1903 is a poem of springtime. During Qingming Festival, this former industrial site will transform into a beautiful spring street district. Every day at 3:00 p.m., the “Shachang 1903 Qingming Spring Street” event will begin on schedule. Decorated with flowers and elegant scenery, every step becomes a picturesque scene worthy of a photograph. Six “Flower Goddesses” dressed in graceful traditional Chinese clothing will parade through the area at scheduled times. Their gentle movements and elegant demeanor make them appear as though they have stepped out of an ancient painting. During the parade, the “Flower Goddesses” will interact and take photos with visitors while giving away spring-themed gifts such as pinwheels. Walking through the district feels like stepping into a flowing Chinese spring painting, where visitors can discover poetic spring beauty within the bustling city.
This Qingming Festival, visitors are encouraged to explore the Yinxu area. Feel the pulse of civilization through graceful performances and enjoy the elegance of spring accompanied by the “Flower Goddesses.” The charm of Shang civilization and the bright spring scenery await visitors beside the Huan River.
Chinese Writing Museum
Searching for the Roots of Chinese Characters and Embracing a Poetic Qingming
On April 1, reporters learned from the Chinese Writing Museum that, in order to promote outstanding traditional Chinese culture and unlock the “Qingming codes” hidden within Chinese characters, the museum will launch a series of themed activities from April 4 to 6. All activities will be open to the public, and reservations can be made in advance through the museum’s official WeChat account.
The activities include self-guided educational programs and public interactive experiences, centered around a “culture + experience” model. During the event period, self-guided learning channels will be open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More than ten featured projects, including Magic Agents, intangible cultural heritage mother-of-pearl crafts, cliff cypress oracle bone script creations, and herbal fragrance plaques, will also be available. Visitors can experience intangible cultural heritage techniques up close and create their own cultural souvenirs while appreciating the fusion of Chinese character culture and traditional folk customs.
The public interactive experience section will feature themed activities at different times, offering various Qingming cultural experiences. On April 4, the museum will host the “Spring on Glass” sea glass oracle bone script pendant DIY workshop and the “Ink Charm Impressions” woodblock printing experience, allowing participants to experience the essence of traditional printing techniques through hands-on activities.
On April 5, the museum will organize the “Exploring Qingming Through the Seasons” public Chinese character class, combining mini lectures with handicraft experiences to explain the cultural meaning of the Qingming solar term and the evolution of Chinese characters. The “Poetry Gathering” Qingming poetry calligraphy event will also invite visitors to express their emotions through brush and ink while writing poetic verses related to Qingming.
On April 6, visitors can participate in traditional roof tile rubbing experiences and the “Sharp Eyes Recognize Characters” oracle bone script guessing game, where prizes will be awarded through fun interactions that help spread knowledge about Chinese characters.
Throughout the event, the Chinese Writing Museum uses Chinese characters as a bridge to revive traditional crafts through oracle bone script rubbing and woodblock printing while interpreting Qingming culture through poetry calligraphy and seasonal lessons. Visitors can appreciate the festival spirit of “clear skies and bright scenery” while inheriting the cultural legacy of Chinese characters and Qingming traditions.
Cao Cao Mausoleum Site Museum
Explore Stories of the Three Kingdoms and Experience the Elegance of Cao Wei
With the gentle spring breeze and flourishing greenery welcoming the approach of Qingming Festival, the Cao Cao Mausoleum Site Museum has carefully planned the themed series “Remembering the Heroic Spirit of Wei: Spring Outings and Stories of the Three Kingdoms.” Visitors will be immersed in a cultural journey through the Cao Wei and Three Kingdoms era amid the vibrant spring scenery.
According to museum officials, the series of activities will take place from April 4 to 6 and will feature four major themed sections.
The “Wear Three Kingdoms Clothing and赴 a Thousand-Year Appointment” activity offers visitors a one-stop immersive experience that includes tickets, costume changing, makeup styling, and professional photography. Visitors can wear costumes from the Three Kingdoms period and step into historical scenes associated with Cao Cao, experiencing the social atmosphere of the Cao Wei era while capturing memorable moments amid the spring scenery.
The “Dialogue Across Time with Lord Cao: Writing Letters to the Spring Breeze” activity will take place in a special “Letters to Cao Cao” area. According to museum staff, the event will provide ancient-style stationery featuring peach blossom paper and willow-branch brushes inspired by spring themes. Visitors can write letters to Cao Cao and engage in a dialogue across a thousand years of history. Completed letters can be placed into an antique-style mailbox, and selected works will be displayed on a spring-themed exhibition wall. In addition, the “Jian’an Elegance of Ye City: The Glory of Cao Wei” traditional-style performance event will also take place.
From April 4 to 6, the “Wei Wu Cultural Lecture Hall: Discussing Heroes in the Spring Sunshine” will host four themed lectures daily, telling stories about Cao Cao and springtime.
“To welcome Qingming Festival, we have carefully refined every detail of the activities so visitors can enjoy spring outings while experiencing the profound heritage and unique charm of outstanding traditional Chinese culture up close,” the museum official said.
Linzhou City
Majestic Mountains and Beautiful Waters Welcome Visitors as Colorful Performances Enchant the Spring Scenery
As the Qingming holiday approaches, spring winds have turned the Taihang Mountains green, making it the perfect season for spring outings, flower viewing, and sightseeing.
From April 4 to 6, Yin-Shang themed performances will be staged continuously at Wanquan Lake Scenic Area, creating a fully immersive experience. The live-action drama Love of the Qi and Xi Rivers will present three consecutive acts recreating romantic legends along the Qi River. On the Pinghu Dam, water jetpack performers and spectacular fire pot performances on water will amaze audiences, while at night, the Zhuxian Formation light show and dazzling Shang Dynasty dance performances will energize the crowd. Programs such as Fu Hao Goes to War, King Wu’s Son-in-Law Recruitment, and Diviners Heating Oracle Bones will appear throughout the scenic area, allowing visitors to travel through the grandeur of Yin-Shang civilization and experience the charm of its thousand-year cultural heritage.
At the Taihang Grand Canyon Scenic Area, spring is at its peak. The carefully planned Spring Flower Viewing Festival has arrived as scheduled. In Peach Blossom Valley, peach blossoms spread across the mountains like rosy clouds, while the rose sea at Huanglong Pool sways gently in the breeze, creating poetic scenery at every step. The peach trees display graceful beauty against the green mountains, making every photograph picturesque. The Jiantai scene combines light and shadow technology that changes dynamically with the scenery, creating a highly immersive atmosphere. Liuyuan has also created attractions such as Flower Creek Bridge and Flower Shadow Swings, allowing visitors to fully enjoy the pleasures of spring garden exploration.