Kaifeng

Kaifeng is a city in central China’s Henan province, just south of the Yellow River. Rebuilt many times, the city was the Northern Song Dynasty capital from the 10th to 12th centuries. Dating to that period is the Iron Pagoda, a 55m-tall octagonal structure built in 1049. The city’s Qing-era Daxiangguo Temple is noted for a 7m-high bodhisattva statue with approximately 1,000 hands.
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Sights & Landmarks
The Memorial Temple of Lord Bao, located in the ancient city of Kaifeng, is a tribute to the legendary figure, Lord Bao Zheng. Known for his unwavering fight against corruption and dedication to protecting the people, this temple stands as a symbol of justice and integrity. Visitors can explore the Taoist temple within its grounds and learn about the historical significance of Lord Bao Gong's legacy. For many, it serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and transparency in society.
It's interesting place for korean. Many of korean remember old Chinese drama, bāo qīngtiān. That's it.
william kwihyun Kahng — Google review
Nice place, especially I liked the Taoist temple as you can see from picture the drawing of Yin and Yang looks beautiful
Togrul Yagublu TY — Google review
House of Justice Bao (包青天)of Northern Song Dynasty
D Psari — Google review
This place inspired me to be strong with fate to act in justice with three words at the ancient court. Justice, Honesty and Transparency...Thankfulness to the legendary famous judge, Pao Bun Jin...
piangor L — Google review
A good place to make you familiar with Bao Zheng
Dodou Wang — Google review
History places to be remember.
John Khor — Google review
Visiting the memorial Temple of Lord Bao Gong is a real treat.
Dennis Denev — Google review
The story of Lord Pao
cy Poon — Google review
1 Xiangyang Rd, Gulou District, Kaifeng, Kaifeng, Henan, China, 475000+86 378 393 1595The Memorial Temple of Lord Bao Ticket Office reservations

2Kaifeng Museum

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Museum
Kaifeng Museum is a must-visit stop on the tourist bus route in Kaifeng. It's conveniently accessible by several bus lines, making it easy for visitors to reach. Additionally, entry tickets are free with an ID card, which is a great perk for travelers looking to explore the city's history and culture without breaking the bank.
(Translated by Google) You can get tickets for free with your ID card. (Original) 可以凭身份证免费领票参观。
保登心愛 — Google review
26 迎宾路, Gulou District, Kaifeng, Kaifeng, Henan, China, 475000+86 371 2393 3624
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Water & Amusement Parks
Theme Parks
Millennium City Park in Kaifeng is a historical cultural theme park that offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the prosperity and local culture of the Northern Song Dynasty. Located in the northwest of the old city, this park provides a great experience of historic Chinese culture and local traditions.
Great experience of historic Chinese culture and local traditions. Awesome shows and gift shops. They also have a food court that has great noodles. They also have employees walking around with traditional street food items. Horse show. Naval war performance. Dress up in traditional wear. Whip performance. Dances. Chicken fights. Ample underground parking. It was quite hot and there is a lot of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Bring some food and snacks.
Souparno Bandyopadhyay — Google review
the shows give kids direct impression of people daily life in Song dynasty. the park at night is pretty impressive, ang it is cool to visit too, I mean the temperature itself in a summer day. :-)
QY Shao — Google review
It's a park that built based on classical Chinese painting "Qingming Shang He Tu" or in english "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" which captures the daily life of people and the landscape of the northern song dynasty capital city, bianjiang (now:kaifeng). The buildings, bridges, city walls and docks in the park are made exactly the same as in the painting. You can find that the workers and staff there are also wear clothes and accessories like they're one of the song dynasty's people. If you want to dress like them, the park also have some stall that rent out dresses and clothes for man, woman and kids. They also offer photo service if you wanted to take some picture wearing that clothes. The park also provides many interesting shows that can be watched for free, such as a story about one of the famous hero in Chinese history, Yue Fei. If you want to watch the show, please pay attention to the show schedule and don't be late, because they will close the gate when the performance starts. Overall, this park is very interesting and worth to go. But unfortunately, when I went there, it was a foggy day..so I couldn't enjoy the park to the fullest.
Steffi Thanissa Halim — Google review
Great Park, where you can see the sculpture of famous Chinese painting Qingmingjie which is 24.5 meters long and depicts the ancient lifestyle of Chinese citizens during Holiday
Togrul Yagublu TY — Google review
Good cultural site full enriched with ancient heritage and good scenic spot for tourist ticket cost 120 RMB and will be half if you have student card
China Vibes — Google review
It is so interesting that the whole traveling in this garden is composed by acts one by one.
Dodou Wang — Google review
Beautiful park with lots of attractions. This place is a good place to visit to get to know China's history and culture. The only downside of the park was that it did not look like they treated the animals they used in various activities very well.
Aelin Gray — Google review
really good and large ancient themed park. considering the price for entrance of 50 Yuan (if shown a student ID), you get to explore the park, also view various performance shows. lots of fun time
Nuo C — Google review
5 Longting W Rd, Longting District, Kaifeng, Henan, China, 475001+86 371 2566 3819Millennium City Park reservations
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Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
Daxiangguo Temple is a grand Buddhist temple in China that boasts intricate architecture, including a magnificent bell tower and ornate halls adorned with statues and tiled decorations. Despite being rebuilt in recent years, the temple has preserved its historical significance and continues to attract visitors as a famous landmark. Additionally, the monks at the temple are known for their compassion towards others. Visitors can enjoy modern amenities such as good wifi access while admiring the ancient beauty of this revered site.
Well preserved temple even with good wifi. The monks are merciful
Chun Li — Google review
Rebuilded in recent years, not the ancient one
Dodou Wang — Google review
The famous historical place in China.
SAINT ISLAND (SAINT ISLAND) — Google review
(Translated by Google) 📍Kaifeng¥Daxiangguo Temple A very famous temple in history Also a royal temple The layout of the entire temple is rigorous Adopt traditional axisymmetric layout It’s a peaceful place in the busy city Daxiangguo Temple was formerly known as Jianguo Temple It’s Lu Zhishen from Water Margin The place where the weeping willows are uprooted #Be sure to wait until no one is around when taking pictures #Sometimes I just don’t have the patience and just shoot. (Original) 📍開封¥大相國寺 歷史上非常有名的寺院 也是皇家寺廟 整座寺院布局嚴謹 採用傳統軸對稱布局 是鬧市中的一片清境地 大相國寺原名建國寺 是水滸傳鲁智深 倒拔垂楊柳的地方 #拍照的时候一定要等到没有人 #有时候没有耐心就直接拍了
壁虎少爺 — Google review
(Translated by Google) It's not bad, it's right in the city, and the gate still looks very impressive, but the surrounding area is eaten away by the small commodity market, which makes it feel like the tranquility of the temple is gone. The ticket seller is actually a monk. Oh, my god (Original) 还不错吧,就在市区里,而且大门看起来还是很气派的,只是周围被小商品市场所蚕食,感觉没有了寺庙的宁静,售票的居然是个和尚。oh,my god
Zhou Wan — Google review
(Translated by Google) If you go to the back of the temple, you will find the Daishi-do Hall, which was donated by Japan because it was the temple where Kobo Daishi Kukai trained. (Original) 奥に行くと弘法大師空海が修行したお寺という縁で日本から寄贈された大師堂があります。
Imagine gargle — Google review
(Translated by Google) There are performances by monks in the temple and there are many halls to worship and visit. (Original) 寺廟裡面有僧人的表演 有很多殿可拜拜參觀
蕭小佩 — Google review
(Translated by Google) The Daxiangguo Temple should be the most photographed temple in the history of the Tang and Song Dynasties, right? ! (Original) 大相国寺应该是唐宋历史里,出镜率最高的寺庙了吧?!
Lei Zhang — Google review
36 Ziyou Rd West Section, Gulou District, Kaifeng, Kaifeng, Henan, China, 475000+86 378 566 5290Daxiangguo Temple reservations
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Park
Nature & Parks
Iron Pagoda Park (West Gate) in Kaifeng is a lesser-known gem that encompasses the Yanqing Taoist Temple and the historic 11th-century Iron Pagoda, which sits adjacent to a beautiful lake. This park, often overshadowed by newer attractions like Yuchen and Qingming Shang He Tu, offers visitors a glimpse into ancient Buddhism with its pagoda built over 1000 years ago.
An ancient tower which is almost 1000 years old
Dodou Wang — Google review
common park in china
FAIZZENT — Google review
One of the most under rated place in Kaifeng. I was astonished that this park is rated below the recent man made Yuchen 御城and qingming shang he tu 清明上河图 which were built within 20 years ago。The pagoda was built about 1000 years ago for the purpose of housing Budda bone ( 舍利). The pagoda has 8 faces (probably means see all the directions or 八卦?)and 13 levels(probably also meaning something) and each tile of it contains drawings of Budda. The park has fewer visitors and fare is 40 CNY. Along with the lake and some sculpture (no sign and I don't have time to dig out what they are about), this place is definitely top 3 in Kaifeng.
Y Han — Google review
(Translated by Google) Northern Song Dynasty monuments, Kaifeng landmarks, and the best tower in the world! The rust color that glazed tiles show after exposure to wind and rain Hence the name Iron Tower! 8 sides and 13 layers. Each side of the bricks has more than 50 kinds of exquisite carvings. The palace of brick carving art... (Original) 北宋古蹟 開封地標 天下第一塔! 琉璃瓦經風吹雨打後顯現的鐵鏽色 故名 鐵塔! 8邊13層 每面磚都有精美雕刻共50餘種 磚雕藝術的殿堂...
Eric Tang — Google review
(Translated by Google) Witnessing history, the Iron Tower was located on the highest hill in the Song Dynasty and now sits on flat ground. This shows that it has experienced many ruthless floodings of the Yellow River. (Original) 見證歷史,鐵塔從宋朝時位於當時地勢最高的小山丘,到現在成為平地之上,由此可知歷經多次無情的黃河氾濫.
WENNON LEE — Google review
(Translated by Google) You must pay a separate fee to climb the tower within the park. There is a kiosk, but it's expensive, so I think it's better to buy it somewhere else in advance. (Original) 園内にある塔に登るには別に料金を払う必要があります。 売店がありますが、高いので事前に他の場所で購入された方が良いと思います。
住在花蓮的日本人 — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful scenery, lots of Chinese history (Original) Cảnh đẹp, nhiều lịch sử Trung Quốc
Hai Long — Google review
(Translated by Google) I like the color and shape of the Glazed Iron Tower. It is very charming. When taking pictures, remember not to turn your back to the tower. It connotes a heavy burden. You can break it by taking pictures sideways. The lotus pond at the back is so beautiful, coupled with the breeze blowing the willow curved bridge corner pavilion, and the red sunset in the west, it makes people forget to leave! (Original) 喜歡琉璃鐵塔的顏色和造型,很有韻味,拍照時記得別背對塔,有包袱沉重的意味,側身拍照即可破解。後面的荷花池好美,搭配微風拂柳曲橋角亭,西下夕陽紅,讓人流漣忘返!
王秀玉 — Google review
(Translated by Google) History is true! (Original) 歷史是眞實語 !
簡世富 — Google review
210 北门大街, Shunhe Hui District, Kaifeng, Henan, China, 475001Iron Pagoda Park (West Gate) reservations
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