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1. Qingming Shanghe Yuan
Just west of the Long Ting Gongyuan, this manufactured theme park is modeled after painter and poet Zhang Zeduan's famous 12th-century scroll painting...
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2. Tie Ta (Iron Pagoda)
Kaifeng's most famous landmark is located in the northeast corner of town. This beautiful 11th-century pagoda is actually a brick structure whose...
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3. Po Ta (Po Pagoda)
Tucked away in a maze of alleys in the southeastern corner of town, this hexagonal pagoda, the oldest standing building in Kaifeng, was originally...
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4. Shanshangan Huiguan
This magnificent guild hall was built during the reign of the Qianlong emperor (1736-96) by businessmen from the three provinces of Shanxi, Shaanxi...
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5. Long Ting Gongyuan (Dragon Pavilion Park)
This park sits on the site of the former imperial palaces of six dynasties from the time of the Later Liang dynasty (907-23) through part of the...
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6. Kaifeng Bowuguan (Kaifeng Museum)
Located just south of Lord Bao Lake (Bao Gong Hu), this rather dilapidated and neglected museum is ordinarily not worth visiting, but the fourth...
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7. Da Xiangguo Si
Originally built in A.D. 555, this temple, one of China's more famous Buddhist shrines, had its heyday during the Song dynasty (960-1279), when...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Kaifeng. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
