Kaifeng

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At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for heritage, city and riverside walking; summer evenings suit outdoor performances with heat and crowd planning
Climate
Humid temperate climate with hot summers and weather-sensitive outdoor shows, river cruises, city-wall and old-city routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Millennium City Park

清明上河园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 120 adult; some tickets allow multiple entries within 3 days.

Typical Visit

1 day for key shows; 2 days for a slower visit.

02City Guide

Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City

万岁山武侠城

All Ages

Admission

CNY 80–100 adult on regular days; ticket validity varies by type and holiday.

Typical Visit

1 day for the main shows; 2–3 days for a slower visit.

03Historic Walk

Kaifeng Government Office

开封府

All Ages

Admission

CNY 65 daytime adult; combined daytime-and-night ticket about CNY 69.9.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for daytime; 3+ hours with the night programme.

04Historic Walk

Kaifeng Museum

开封博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free general admission with a real-name reservation; special-exhibition tickets follow current rules.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the core route; 2.5–3 hours with a timed guide.

05City Guide

Bian River Cruise

汴河游船

All Ages

Admission

CNY 68 for a 24-hour pass; one-way tickets about CNY 30–60; special boats separate.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for the Longting Lake loop; 2–3 hours for a cruise-and-food route.

06Built Heritage

Daxiangguo Temple

大相国寺

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 adult; CNY 20 student or minor.

Typical Visit

40–60 minutes for the central axis; 1.5–2 hours with closer cultural viewing.

07City Guide

The Song Dynasty: Splendid Dreams of the Eastern Capital

《大宋·东京梦华》

All Ages

Admission

CNY 249 Zone B; CNY 299 Zone A; CNY 499 VIP; CNY 999 Imperial Seat.

Typical Visit

Allow 1–2 hours before the 70-minute show; longer with the daytime park programme.

08Historic Walk

Iron Pagoda Park

铁塔公园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 30 adult; CNY 15 child or student ticket.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the heritage route; 3–4 hours with the script game.

09City Guide

Baogong Memorial Temple

包公祠

All Ages

Admission

CNY 30 adult; retired service-member discount information requires on-site confirmation.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the temple; 2+ hours when combined with the wharf and river cruise.

10Built Heritage

Longting Park

龙亭公园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 35 adult; Kaifeng Tourism Annual Pass free entry.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for Longting; 3–4 hours for the three-park route.

11City Guide

China Hanyuan Stele Forest

中国翰园碑林

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 adult; combination tickets and Kaifeng Tourism Annual Pass follow their specific rules.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the south-gate route; 2–3 hours with the full or interactive route.

12Historic Walk

Kaifeng City Wall

开封城墙

All Ages

Admission

CNY 37.9 adult; Wansui Mountain combination ticket may include entry; annual pass about CNY 60–90.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes at Daliang Gate; 2–3 hours for Anyuan-to-Daliang; 1–2 hours at sunset.

13Built Heritage

Shan-Shaan-Gan Guild Hall

山陕甘会馆

All Ages

Admission

CNY 25 full; CNY 12.5 student or older-visitor fare; Kaifeng Tourism Annual Pass free entry.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the main details; 1–1.5 hours with guide service.

14City Guide

Tianbo Yang Mansion

天波杨府

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 adult; combination tickets and annual passes follow their specific rules.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for a show-focused route; 2–3 hours for all three courtyards.

15Built Heritage

Yanqing Taoist Temple

延庆观

All Ages

Admission

CNY 30 adult; CNY 15 student or visitor aged 60–69.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the core buildings; 1–1.5 hours for the complete route.