The notebook of Kaifeng
Let the neighborhoods set the rhythm.
Former Song capital, pagodas, gardens and popular neighborhoods border the Yellow River.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · River
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Kaifeng
Former Song capital, pagodas, gardens and popular neighborhoods border the Yellow River.
The discovery of Kaifeng revolves around Iron Pagoda, Temple of the Prime Minister and Dragon Pavilion. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage and riverscapes, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Pagode de fer
- Prime Minister's Temple
- Pavillon du Dragon
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Pagode de fer
The varnished brick pagoda owes its name to its dark color reminiscent of the metal. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on site.
Temple
Prime Minister's Temple
The great Buddhist temple was closely linked to the capital of the North Song. The place remains culturally sensitive and discovers with discretion, without hindering local practices; religious timetables, outfit and photographic rules are to be checked on the spot.
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Pavillon du Dragon
A monumental pavilion overlooks the gardens on the old imperial palace. An early visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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Escaped to discover
Kaifeng and the Yellow River plain
Henan, 🇨🇳 People's Republic of China
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