Game turns tour into lessons in history

To participate in these activities and do a good job, patience and precision are a must. I gained a deeper understanding of Song Dynasty elegance.

There were a few other tasks related to the pagoda, such as one that required visitors to find a glazed lion statue, notable for its Northern Song-era origins. To enhance appeal and make the tasks more engaging and enjoyable, stories were added to each task.

Visitors could spend over two hours completing the tasks, turning a tour of the park into a novel experience by engaging in the intriguing mystery game.

When I finally stood at the base of the pagoda, I realized it had many colors. The glazed bricks were full of patterns, like flying apsaras (celestial beings), flowers and auspicious dragons.

To protect the pagoda, entry was prohibited, allowing visitors to admire only its exterior.

In its history, it has withstood more than 40 giant earthquakes, six floods from the Yellow River and numerous wars. Yet, it still stands firmly, like a resolute soldier silently witnessing the passage of time.

Looking up, more than 1,000 years had left their mark on its body. Looking around, people were rushing to complete their assigned tasks, but at that moment, I felt a magical blend of history and the present, harmony and peace.

Shi Baoyin contributed to this story.