Kaifeng One-Day Highlights Tour

For foreign friends who want to visit Henan, Kaifeng is a "living Northern Song ancient city." Here, you'll find the "capital of eight dynasties" and the prosperous Eastern Capital of Bianliang as depicted in the "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" painting.

This one-day travel guide will take you back a thousand years to the grandeur of the Great Song Dynasty.

 Kaifeng One-Day Highlights Tour

Morning: Step into "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" and experience a day as a "Song Dynasty" resident

Itinerary: After breakfast, head to the Qingming Riverside Park, a large historical and cultural theme park built based on the famous Song Dynasty painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival."

Upon entering, it feels like traveling back to the Northern Song Dynasty—staff wear Song-style costumes, and "Song Dynasty vendors" call out selling sugar paintings along the paths.

Highlights:

· Opening Ceremony: Every morning at 9 AM, a grand opening ceremony takes place at the main gate.

· Live Performances: In the afternoon, watch the thrilling horse stunt performance "Yue Fei Challenges the Prince of Liang."

· Song Dynasty Costume Experience: Rent an exquisite Song-style outfit to stroll through the park and take photos.

· Rainbow Bridge: The park's iconic structure, modeled after the bridge in the painting.

Noon: Savor authentic Kaifeng delicacies

Itinerary: After leaving Qingming Riverside Park, find a local restaurant nearby to enjoy Kaifeng's specialty snacks.

Afternoon: Explore Kaifeng Prefecture and immerse yourself in Bao Zheng's culture

Itinerary: After lunch, visit Kaifeng Prefecture, a scenic area themed around Song Dynasty culture that recreates the Northern Song-era government office scenes.

Highlights:

· Morning Court Ceremony: Daily at 9:30 AM, witness the "Bao Qingtian Holds Court" historical reenactment.

· Bao Zheng's Court Session: Watch historical drama performances and experience ancient judicial solemnity.

· Qingxin Tower: Climb for a panoramic view of the scenic area and feel the majesty of ancient government offices.

Evening: Stroll along the ancient city wall and cruise the Great Song Imperial River

Itinerary: In the early evening, visit Kaifeng's city wall, China's second-largest remaining ancient city wall structure. Walk atop the green bricks and admire the ancient cityscape.

Then take a boat cruise on the Great Song Imperial River. Sailing at dusk feels like gliding through a thousand years of history, experiencing the charm of this northern water town.

Night: Drum Tower Night Market, taste Bianliang's culinary delights

Itinerary: Before dinner, visit the Drum Tower Night Market or Xisi Night Market to experience Kaifeng's unique urban atmosphere.

 One-Day Tour Itinerary Overview

Time Slot Attraction Suggested Duration

Morning Qingming Riverside Park 3-4 hours

Noon Lunch (soup dumplings + snacks) 1 hour

Afternoon Kaifeng Prefecture 1-2 hours

Evening Kaifeng City Wall + Great Song Imperial River Cruise 1.5 hours

Night Drum Tower/Xisi Night Market + Dinner 1-2 hours

Kaifeng is not just a city—it's a living, flowing historical scroll. The essence of the Song Dynasty persists here, where past and present converge, waiting for you to experience it firsthand. Welcome to Kaifeng!