Jinhua Bullfighting Arena

　　   Jinhua bullfighting is "bulls fighting bulls," different from Spain’s man-versus-bull contests, and is hailed as "Eastern civilized bullfighting." The scene is both thrilling and spectacular, leaving spectators in awe.

　　   In the old days, bullfights were usually held during the agricultural off-season, often in vast paddy fields. When the firecrackers sounded, the two bulls would approach each other, and their handlers would pull out the ropes. The bulls would then clash head-on, neither yielding. Each bull employed various tactics such as locking horns, hooking, ramming, butting, and lowering the head, dodging strong attacks and striking weak points to achieve victory. They gave their all, aiming to overpower the opponent until it retreated. The audience also took great delight in watching these thrilling and grand spectacles.

　　   The newly built bullfighting arena is located by the picturesque Lake Haitang in the Jiangnan Economic Development Zone of Jinhua City, covering an area of 8,000 square meters, with an initial construction investment of millions of yuan. The arena includes an indoor antique-style grandstand, an outdoor viewing stand, and a series of supporting service facilities. Outside the arena, there is a parking lot that can accommodate dozens of extra-long tourist buses. Since October 4, 1992, the "Jinhua Bullfighting" event has been grandly held annually on the Double Ninth Festival, accompanied by a major bullfighting competition.

　　   Information source: Jinhua Government Website