On the shimmering Jingpohu, five elaborately decorated flower boats resemble pearls scattered across the water, complementing the tourist vessels. The performances aboard, themed "Jingpohu's splendid landscapes dazzle visitors," blend traditional intangible cultural heritage displays, folk dances, and melodious music with the scenic lake and mountains. Visitors immerse themselves in a millennium of culture amid the glistening waters, experiencing the soul of northern China's landscapes through song, dance, poetry, and painting.

Boating on the Mirror Lake with flower-decorated boats

"I really like this feeling. I originally just wanted to experience the cruise on Jingpohu, but unexpectedly got to ride on a decorated boat, which made me feel very lucky." Auntie Zhang, a tourist from Shandong, told reporters that being on the boat amid the scenic beauty of Jingpohu Lake allowed her to experience the intertwining of natural wonders and cultural heritage.

What Sister Zhang experienced on the flower boat was the launch of the "Scenic Mirror Lake: Flower Boats Reflected on the Lake" themed performance, a boating project精心 crafted by the Jingpohu Lake Tourism Group starting from June 28 at the Jingpohu Lake scenic area. This immersive feast, with the hundred-mile-long lake as its stage and intangible cultural heritage as its soul, unfolds in the unique form of "boats sailing through paintings, people wandering through scenery," opening a new chapter for Jingpohu's summer cultural tourism.

"Poetic Strings on the Boat · Melody Binding Clouds" themed scene

According to reports, this performance innovation introduces five cultural-themed scenes, creating a mobile water theater: "Shamanic Cloud Boat·Blessings on the Mirror Lake" centers on shamanic culture, conveying auspicious blessings on the pristine, mirror-like lake; "Dragon Ruling Bohai·Blessings for the People" revives the grandeur of the ancient Bohai Kingdom; "Floating Verdant Pleasure Boat·Splendid Attire on Water" depicts a dreamlike scene of a "celestial palace by the water" with distant emerald mountains reflecting off painted boats and court maidens dancing gracefully in vibrant costumes; "Poetry and Strings on the Boat·Melody Taming Clouds" blends poetic recitations with the harmonies of guqin and zither, allowing verses to flow with the lake's shimmer across the land; and "Songs of Prosperity·Elegant Rhythms of Splendor" showcases the brilliance of ancient and modern dance and music, composing a magnificent ode to the nation's flourishing destiny.

Ice Skating Performance

And as the finishing touch, the ice performance originating from the "national custom" of the Tang and Song dynasties features dancers transforming into "swallows on ice," gracefully performing along the lakeshore. The light and elegant ancient-style dance moves complement the crystal-clear lake, with every turn and spin showcasing the beauty of traditional Chinese artistry.

According to staff from the Jingpohu Lake Tourism Group, the flower boat performance is divided into two sessions: morning and afternoon.

Morning session

10:30-10:40 Ice Show Performance (Lakeside)

10:40-10:50 Audience boarding

The flower boat performance officially begins at 10:50.

afternoon session

14:30-14:40 Ice Skating Performance (Lakeside)

14:40-14:50 Boarding for audience

14:50 officially begins the flower boat sailing performance.