Things to do & places to visit in Kaifeng, Henan, China

Kaifeng city in Henan, China. Timezone: Asia/Shanghai, current date and time: Thursday, May 16, 2024, 1:09.

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General weather summary in May

86°F - 60°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze

Feels like

13%

Chance of rain

55.0 millimeters

Amount

13.1 mph

Wind speed

44%

Humidity

13.9

Daylight length

5:20 AM

Sunrise

7:17 PM

Sunset

49%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (18)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Henan University Museum (6 reviews)
- Old Campus Henan University--Chinese ivy-league atmosphere
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

If you are in Kaifeng, you really should stop by the old campus of Henan University. Enter from the south gate on Minglun Street. Although it may not have Ivy League/Oxbridge academic credentials, the buildings along the main mall are evocative of academe, Chinese style. Founded in 1912, these buildings are on the Chinese register of historic buildings. See more..
5.0 The Song Dynasty Of Kungfu City (5 reviews)
- Kung fu
Spent 2-3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks

Great place to be if you like martial arts. Features the Song dynasty, the history of wine making, live show with book characters See more..
5.0 Dasong Shangyuan Light Show (2 reviews)
- 정말 한번쯤은 볼만합니다
Cultural Events

이런걸 만들 수 있는데 왜 홍보를 안 하냐
시작부터 정말 입이 딱 벌어졌음
이 쇼 하나로 카이펑은 의미있었어여
티켓값이 엄청 비싸기는 했지만
역시 대륙의 스케일은 다르네요
공연장에 말이 막 뛰어다님 대단해 See more..
5.0 LiuShaoQiZai KaiFeng ChenLieGuan (1 review)
Speciality Museums

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5.0 Qi Feng Gu Yuan (1 review)
- 中原水乡
Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

历史上的朱仙镇已不复存在，现有景区后建，但是年代感很强。是一个比较适合情侣休闲度假的好去处。适合大家来静一下的感觉。 See more..
4.5 Kaifeng Forest Park (10 reviews)
- Все парки Кайфына - супер
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks

Опять парк. А что еще там делать? Гулять в хорошую погоду и делать замечательные фото. Обязательно сходите See more..
4.5 Fan Tower, Kaifeng (5 reviews)
- 隐在老居民区
Observation Decks & Towers

以前只知道开封有铁塔，不知道有繁塔，看了网上攻略才知道有繁塔，还是全国重点保护文物。在老城区里找了好久才找到，周围破破烂烂的毫不起眼，但走近了看确实很有历史的沧桑感。门票5元。 See more..
4.5 Fanlou Building (3 reviews)
- ศาลไคฟงหรือศาลเปาบุ้นจิ้น
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Sites

และถ้ามาเมืองไคฟงแล้วไม่ได้มาเที่ยวที่นี่ละก็จะเสียดายมากๆๆๆๆๆ ที่นี่คือศาลไคฟงหรือศาลเปาบุ้นจิ้นนั่นเอง นี่คือตราประทับของเปาบุ้นจิ้น บรรยากาศภายในศาลไคฟง (ใหญ่มาก) เข้ามาที่ลานพิพากษาของศาลไคฟง พร้อมด้วยเครื่องประหาร 3 หัว หัวสุนัข หัวพยัคฆ์ และหัวมังกร เหล่าขุนนาง(รุ่นที่ 14 เปาบุ้นจิ้นเป็นรุ่นที่ 13)กำลังนั่งพิจารณาคดีต่าง ๆ อยู่ด้านหลังของศาล "ชิงซินโหลว" หรือ "บ้านใจบริสุทธิ์" เชื่อกันว่าเป็นจวนของท่านเปา เป็นหอสูงสี่ชั้น
และถ้ามาเมืองไคฟงแล้วไม่ได้มาเที่ยวที่นี่ละก็จะเสียดายมากๆๆๆๆๆ ที่นี่คือศาลไคฟงหรือศาลเปาบุ้นจิ้นนั่นเอง นี่คือตราประทับของเปาบุ้นจิ้น บรรยากาศภายในศาลไคฟง (ใหญ่มาก) เข้ามาที่ลานพิพากษาของศาลไคฟง พร้อมด้วยเครื่องประหาร 3 หัว หัวสุนัข หัวพยัคฆ์ และหัวมังกร เหล่าขุนนาง(รุ่นที่ 14 เปาบุ้นจิ้นเป็นรุ่นที่ 13)กำลังนั่งพิจารณาคดีต่าง ๆ อยู่ด้านหลังของศาล "ชิงซินโหลว" หรือ "บ้านใจบริสุทธิ์" เชื่อกันว่าเป็นจวนของท่านเปา เป็นหอสูงสี่ชั้น See more..
4.0 Millennium City Park (261 reviews)
- Visiting Henan
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks

Excellent to learn about Chinese History, specially my wife and me who are teachers. They have a great show with more than 700 artists, along a river inspired in the Chinese famous painting along the Yellow River. See more..
4.0 Kaifeng Iron Tower Park (113 reviews)
- The only remnant of ancient Kaifeng
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Parks

Kaifeng, located south of the Yellow River was totally flooded several time in history and most of its history is buried under layers of mud. The Iron Pagoda was constructed on a hill (great foresight) so after the many flooding through the centuries, it is now at ground level. So it is about the only authentic historical structure left in Kaifeng. We climbed to the top, thankfully we were the only ones in our group to do so as the space inside is extremely tight and it is very hard to pass another person. It reminded me of the Cu Chi tunnels of the Viet Cong. Relics of the Buddha have been found here under the Pagoda. See more..
4.0 Dragon Pavilion Park (Long Ting) (85 reviews)
- Palace of Six Dynasties
Castles • Parks

Longting Park is scenic, and a nice place for a relaxing walk. It contains mostly replicas of historical structures, rather than ancient ones. See more..
4.0 Kaifeng House Scenic Resort (72 reviews)
- Hmm Kaifeng Court should be a better name? :)
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Historic Walking Areas

I came to Kaifeng mainly to see this. The story behind this is about the most upright official/judge in Chinese folklore. Once you go in, there is this big drum where, if you have been wrongly accused, you will hit it loudly and continuously like a drum, wailing "Judge, I'm innocent, please help me....." and then Justice Bao (the official/judge we were talking about) will hear your case and grant you a fair trial, clear you of your wrongly accused crimes, and get the real culprit... imagine it a bit like CSI in the Song Dynasty (ok hopefully you get the picture). Jokes/stories aside, the buildings (probably rebuilt) are a good representation of what it would have been in the Song Dynasty, with the Judge seat and court in place, and the drum I was talk about :) the buildings are of typical historical Chinese design with a temple dedicated to Justice Bao. Worth a visit!! See more..
4.0 Xiangguo Temple (62 reviews)
- The First Minister's Temple
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Religious Sites

Better known as the First Minister's Temple (or even the Prime Minister's Temple), this ancient site is one of the top highlights of all Kaifeng. There are many temples and halls to see, with the golden budda's in the Arhat Hall and the stunning statue of Guayun being the highlights. At the back of the complex is a very tall pagoda, but that was closed off to visitors as of October 2017. RMB40 to visit but signs everywhere say "no photography". Guided tours are available but only in Chinese. See more..
4.0 Kaifeng City Wall (31 reviews)
- 2nd best small city in china
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ancient Ruins

This little city is very different. It has on the surface a combination of different religions more so than other cities in china. It has Buddhism, Taoism, kong zi also. Its only 1 level high as all the dynasties before it have been flooded and its hasn't been rebuilt on like other cities. I think this element makes it amazing to go and see. You can take a rickshaw around town for 50-100rmb for a few hours and get the driver to take you to some nice local restaurants. Great for a few days. See more..
4.0 Gulou Square (27 reviews)
- The Famous Night Market
Historic Walking Areas • Flea & Street Markets

At sunset, a vast number of street vendors appear selling a wide variety of foods and goods. It's a delight for nibbling and photographing people. Yes, it's crowded, but everyone is having a good time. I spent several hours here, grazing, watching the vendors and people, and enjoying the spectacle. It's a treat not to be missed. The street to the north has the goods vendors. Barbie dolls seemed to be a favorite. See more..
4.0 Shanxi, Shaanxi and Gansu Province Hall (20 reviews)
- great wood carving
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Historic Sites

pretty good place,there r few persons. it is in Kaifeng city. the highlight is the wood carving and all the memorial gate See more..
4.0 Yang Warrior Memorial Museum (15 reviews)
- Seems to be too modern
Thursday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Definitely a tourist attraction. Alot of the scuptures were probably destroyed. Kudos for the effort but could be more entertaining. See more..
4.0 Po Ta (Fan Pagoda) (13 reviews)
- Worth visiting
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM Architectural Buildings

Po Ta is a very interesting pagoda that has not been messed about with to much. It is only really a fraction of its original size, but it is still quite imposing. It sits on the edge of Yu Wangtai Park, which is also well worth visiting, as it has a few temple buildings, an old military installation and some beautiful bridges and forested areas. The pagoda is climbable and the top of the stairs has an interesting domed chamber that is worthy of the climb. See more..
4.0 Liu Shaoqi Memorial Hall of Kaifeng (7 reviews)
- Interesting piece of recent history
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM History Museums

This is the actual place where Liu Shaoqi died. There is also upstairs a small exhibit on two other local generals who were persecuted during the infamous Cultural Revolution. See more..
4.0 kaifeng Yuwangtai Park (1 review)
- 静かでゆったりできる公園
Parks
開封城外にある公園。開封はバス路線が充実していて、どこまでも１元の均一料金。この公園にもバスで行きました。
中心から離れているせいか、緑が多く、人も少なく、落ち着けます。建物も華美ではありませんが、年輪を重ねた味わいがありました。 See more..
4.0 Mulan Monument Building (1 review)
- Kaifeng with Frank from Boston.
Monuments & Statues
I loved my stay in Kaifeng the people were polite and I had a wonderful time while I was in this famous city in China. See more..
3.5 Ancient Street of North Song Dynasty (18 reviews)
- Busy at night.
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Walking Areas

I think this is also called 'book seller" street. Wait and go at night. Lots to see, buy and eat. Hundreds of sellers from 6 till 11. So make sure you go hungry. Beware of crowds and beggars. Foreigners be sure to be nice to locals requesting your photos... See more..
3.5 Kaifeng Museum (17 reviews)
- Had Only 20 Minutes to Visit
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM History Museums

The museum has moved to a brand new location. A beautiful facility. Lots to see but we got there later in the day than we expected. There were also government officials on site and we were restricted from going to certain areas. What we saw though was very impressive. Would definitely recommend based on what we saw. See more..
3.5 Yanqing Taoist Temple (12 reviews)
- A Lot to See
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM Religious Sites

My first time in a Taoist Temple. It has one of the most famous Buddah statues in the world, if not THE most famous. It also has the 500 statues depicting human behaviour. There is also at least one gift shop on the premises. And everything is reasonably priced; if not inexpensive. Well worth a visit See more..
3.5 Kaifeng Mosque (5 reviews)
- The address of this item needs accurate updating
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites

There are at least 5 Mosques in the area covered by the address given. Even the Taxi driver laughed when I gave him the address and asked which do you mean. So we enjoyed a pleasant hour walking in a predominantly Muslim area seeking and eventually finding 3 of the 5. Each was different and the differences actually was the most interesting thing. From traditional Chinese styling, ( I have no idea how old), to circa 1970's green tiled facia with 2 charming and very helpful caretakers. I cannot give you any addresses as the search through a maze of back streets with helpful finger pointing in the right direction by locals did not include any obvious street signs. The approximate area about 300 metres north east of the drum tower. See more..
3.0 Iron Rhino (1 review)
- A lonely statue
Points of Interest & Landmarks
We travel a long way to see this based on the recommendation of our guide. He raved about it because this is where he used to come play when he was a kid. Well, there is the Iron Rhino in a very remote place and that was it. The statue is nice and the story around it interesting but it was really too much time wasted to go there. See more..
Tussauds of Song Dynasty (0 review)
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
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Tuoyuan Pagoda (0 review)
Observation Decks & Towers
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Kaifeng People's Stadium (0 review)
Arenas & Stadiums
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Kaifeng Martyr Story Gallery (0 review)
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Art Museums
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