China News Service, Jinzhong, February 14th (Reporter Fan Lifang) At dawn, the food market kicked off with bustle; at 9 o'clock, the city gate was opened to welcome guests; at 15 o'clock, the Zhang Mansion recruited a son-in-law, changed his face and breathed fire, and everyone Various wonderful performances take turns; at 19:00, the night and lights complement each other, and the night activities begin with a "Lighting Up the Wall", and the scene is crowded...

  During the Spring Festival, the thousand-year-old Zhangbi Ancient Castle in Jinzhong, Shanxi Province, held the seventh "Authentic Chinese Year" with the theme of "Longteng Zhangbi Fengqi Ancient Castle". From dusk to dawn, the twelve hours of tradition and fashion were held. Visitors can feel the strong flavor of the New Year.

Welcome the new day cleanly. Photo by Liu Xiaojing

  At sunrise (5 a.m.-7 a.m.), the staff of Zhangbi Castle Scenic Spot conducts environmental sanitation in preparation for welcoming tourists.

The picture shows market food. Photo by Liu Xiaojing

  During the food hour (7 a.m.-9 a.m.), the market has prepared delicacies, such as large chicken steaks, steamed buns, and fried yuanxiao; during the Yuzhong Si hour (9 a.m.-11 a.m.), the castle welcomes tourists from all over the world, and the mutton in the food street The fragrant fragrance drifts through the ancient alleys, the flower house in the Flower Bun Courtyard is enchanting, and the performance of Sophora japonica and Willow trees attracts attention.

The picture shows a performance in the Zhangbi Castle Scenic Area. Photo by Liu Xiaojing

The picture shows the performance of "Zhang Mansion Recruiting a Son-in-law". Photo by Liu Xiaojing

The picture shows a performance in the scenic area. Photo by Liu Xiaojing

The picture shows a fire-breathing performance. Photo by Liu Xiaojing

  At noon, at noon, and at Shen hour, wonderful performances take turns, including Zhang's son-in-law recruitment, Taizhong gongs and drums, face-changing fire breathing, social fire, magic, Zhangbi talent show, God of Wealth parade, flash mob, lion dance... let Tourists are overwhelmed.

The picture shows the night view of the scenic spot. Photo by Liu Xiaojing

A tavern at Tundaokou welcomes "heroes" from all walks of life. Photo by Liu Xiaojing

The combination of traditional fireworks and modern electronic music creates a joyful scene that young people love. Photo by Liu Xiaojing

  At You hour (17:00-19:00) and at dusk (19:00-21:00), the night and lights complement each other. The performance of "Zhangbi Lighting" is crowded with people. A tavern at the tunnel entrance welcomes "heroes" from all walks of life. Serve two taels of beef and chat with friends heartily; traditional fireworks are combined with modern electronic music to create a happy scene that young people love.

  At Haishi (21:00-23:00), the excitement fades away. In the main streets and alleys, the staff begin the most difficult "diversion" process. Tourists exit in an orderly manner, and the castle gradually becomes quiet.

  At midnight (23:00-1:00), the moon rises above the treetops, and the security personnel of the scenic spot who fought until the last second summarize their work. Their feet are numb and their hands are stiff, just for the tourists to come and return with pleasure; the cock crows During Chou hour (1 a.m. to 3 a.m.), the inn in the quiet alley welcomes another wave of guests from afar, staying in the scenery, sleeping in the ancient style, and feeling the taste of the millennium castle in the new year.

  Zhangbi Castle is located in Longfeng Town, Jiexiu, Shanxi Province. It has a history of more than 1,600 years. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit, a national AAAA tourist attraction, one of the "Top Ten Charming Towns in China" and "a famous historical and cultural village in China". (over)