Shangqiu Huoxing Platform

　　   The Huoxing Platform is also known as the Yanbo Platform, the Fire God Platform, or Shangqiu. Located south of the Shangqiu–Kaifeng Expressway and adjacent to the Ancient City Tourist Area in the north, it enjoys convenient transportation and a prime geographical position. The scenic area features key attractions such as the Sui Ren Shi Mausoleum, Yanbo Platform, Kaiyuan Temple, Flower Opera Tower, Botanical Garden, Jade Emperor Palace, Fengdu City, Shang Ancestral Hall, and Moon Old Palace. In 1992, the flame-lighting ceremony for China’s “Yellow River Journey” inaugural tour and the 7th Henan Provincial Games both took place here. State and Party leaders including —, Qian Weichang, and Wu Xiuquan inscribed plaques in person, hailing it as the “No. 1 Sacred Flame of China.”
　　The annual Ancient Trade Fair held from the first day to the 60th day of the Lunar New Year attracts millions of visitors from Henan, Shandong, Jiangsu, Anhui, Hebei, and other provinces to worship at the platform. During the “May Day” Golden Week, the China Shangqiu Suiren Sacred Flame Festival is held, and during the “National Day” Golden Week, the “Shang Culture” Festival takes place. The Huoxing Platform is considered the birthplace of commerce, with Yanbo being the ancestor of merchants. The platform primarily showcases traditional temple fair culture, featuring a rich collection of traditional cultural arts, making it an ideal destination for shopping, entertainment, and leisure. (Admission: 20 RMB per person, with a 40% discount for group bookings.)
　　　　　　 Explore a thousand-year-old temple fair, enjoy spectacular performances, and savor delicious snacks.

　　 Shangqiu, Henan