On the evening of March 20, the Qiyun Mountain Ecological Cultural Tourism Resort in Xiuning County was bustling with activity. Many citizens and tourists gathered in Qiyun Town, igniting a romantic spring night with lively sparks and beautiful fireworks, enjoying a picturesque night tour.

As night fell and the lights illuminated the area, a spectacular fire performance captivated the audience. Performers expertly breathed out bursts of flames, thrilling onlookers with the excitement and danger of acrobatics. On the bank of the Hengjiang River, a towering fire tower lit up the night sky in Zuowang Garden, with people of all ages gathered around to share a wonderful spring evening. The orange flames danced amidst laughter, wishing that everyone’s lives would be as vibrant as the flames in the tower. As the night tour group reached Dengfeng Bridge, the dazzling golden dragon of the Hengjiang River made its grand appearance, with dozens of bamboo rafts linked together to form a "golden dragon," parading on the river as fireworks reflected on the water, creating a beautiful harmony with the picturesque scenery.

At the bonfire square, performers of the "Charcoal Flower Dance" twirled lanterns on long poles, their movements enchanting as the fiery dragon twirled in the air, resembling a golden snake in a dreamlike dance. Tourists eagerly took out their phones and cameras to capture the beautiful moments. "Iron flowers fall like stars," and as visitors entered the central square, accompanied by uplifting music, a blacksmith artist threw molten iron high into the air while another struck it forcefully, causing clusters of iron sparks to scatter in the night sky, resembling countless shooting stars. The fire jugglers shook their hands, causing flames to surge, dazzling brightly and sparkling like a galaxy in the night. Visitors experienced a uniquely Chinese romantic atmosphere amidst the fiery displays and starry lights.

"Qiyun Mountain not only has beautiful scenery, but also offers a variety of spectacular performances at night. The iron flower show and fire jugglers are truly impressive. We will definitely come back to Qiyun Mountain," said Mr. Wang from Hangzhou, who visited with his family.

From March 15 to March 31, Qiyun Mountain is hosting the theme event "Spring Trekking and Enjoying Leisure in Qiyun Mountain," featuring numerous intangible cultural heritage performances. Taking advantage of the beautiful spring days, a joyful journey has begun. During the day, activities such as the top scholar's first sign, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and shadow puppetry are available, while the night features popular performances like fire breathing, charcoal flower dance, the fire tower, Qiyun iron flower, fire jugglers, and the Baiyue fireworks show.

In recent years, Qiyun Mountain has leveraged its rich natural and cultural resources to innovate in cultural tourism. By focusing on "daytime entertainment + night tours," it continues to enrich activities both on the mountain and in the valley, launching various intangible cultural heritage experiences, invigorating the cultural tourism market, and achieving a "two-way rush" between tourists and attractions.

Source: anhuinews.com

(Reporter: Liu Weixin, Pan Zhenxiang)