Kaifeng palace play strategy
First, overview of the scenic spot
Kaifeng Mansion is located in the north bank of Baogong East Lake, Gulou District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, covering an area of more than 60 mu. It is the administrative capital of the Northern Song Dynasty and an important institution in Jinggi Province, known as the “capital of the world”. The present Kaifeng Mansion is a cultural tourist area built on the prototype of the Kaifeng Government of the Song Dynasty. It was officially opened on August 14, 2003, and is a national AAAA tourist attraction. There are nine functional areas in the scenic area, including the Fuga cultural area, the Bao Zheng Cultural Area, and the Taoist cultural area, which display the rich culture and historical stories of the Song Dynasty.
2. Opening hours
Spring and Summer (March 1 – October 31) : 07:30-19:00 (closed at 18:30)
Autumn and Winter (November 1 to the end of February) : 07:00-18:30 (closed at 18:30)
3. Ticket information
It is recommended to purchase tickets on the official website or third-party platform in advance to save the time of queuing for tickets on site. Ticket prices may vary depending on the season and promotions, please refer to the information provided at the time of purchase.
4. Traffic guide
Public transport: Take Kaifeng bus No. 2, No. 8, No. 10, No. 14 to Yanqingguan bus Station and walk about 284 meters to Kaifeng Prefecture.
By car: Navigate to “Kaifeng Mansion” to arrive, but need to pay attention to the parking situation around the scenic area, it is recommended to understand the parking lot information in advance.
Five, scenic layout and main attractions
Gates and Entrances:
The gate of Kaifeng Mansion is simple and elegant, and it is the first door to enter the scenic spot.
Main attractions:
Fuga Hall: As the core area of Kaifeng Mansion, it displays the political system and social outlook of the Northern Song Dynasty. Visitors can take photos here and feel the majesty of the ancient government.
Bao Gong Temple: The ancestral hall commemorating Bao Zheng, a famous minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, displays Bao Zheng’s life story and cultural relics inside, and is a good place to learn about Bao Zheng’s spirit of honesty and public service.
Qingxin Building: Located in the back garden of Kaifeng Mansion, it is an antique building. Visitors can climb the Qingxin building, overlooking the entire Kaifeng scenic area, feel the charm of the ancient capital.
Plum Blossom Hall: One of the famous scenic spots in Kaifeng Prefecture, it is planted with various kinds of plum blossoms, which attract many tourists to come and watch every spring when they are in full bloom.
Other attractions: such as Xuanhua Archway, Kaifeng Mansion, prison room, Yingwu Building, martial arts field, Mirror Lake, Qianlong Palace, east and west side hall, main hall, council hall, Tianqing view, Fangong Pavilion, Quqiao, Xianyue Mountain, etc., each with its own characteristics, is worth visiting.
Live performance activities:
Kaifeng Mansion regularly held “open official welcome guest”, “Guilaf case” and other real scene performance activities, to provide tourists with a more vivid and interesting tour experience. It is recommended to check the scenic notice in advance, understand the performance time and arrange the schedule reasonably.
Six, play advice
Plan the trip in advance: According to the layout of the scenic spot and the main attractions, plan the tour route in advance to avoid missing important attractions.
Follow the guide tour: In order to better understand the history and culture of Kaifeng, it is recommended to follow the professional guide tour, in-depth understanding of the story behind each attraction.
Take photos: Kaifeng Mansion unique architectural style, beautiful scenery, is a good place to take photos. It is recommended to wear ancient clothes or distinctive clothing to play, to increase the fun and commemorative significance of taking photos.
Taste the local food: After playing, you may wish to taste the local specialties of Kaifeng, such as soup dumplings, fried noodles, Hu spicy soup, etc., and feel the Kaifeng on the tip of your tongue.
7. Precautions
Protect the environment: Please keep the environment in the scenic spot clean, do not litter, and jointly maintain the health and order of the scenic spot.
Respect cultural relics: Please respect cultural relics in the scenic area, do not touch, portray or damage cultural relics.
Comply with the regulations: Please observe the tour regulations in the scenic area, do not climb, do not cross obstacles such as railings, to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
Pay attention to sun protection and heat protection: When playing in summer, please take sun protection and heat protection measures, such as bringing a sun hat, sunscreen and enough drinking water.
8. Peripheral recommendations
Qingming River Garden: Not far from Kaifeng Mansion, it is a large Song Dynasty historical and cultural theme park, based on the “Qingming River Map” as the model of restoration, worth a visit.
Daxiangguo Temple: Located in the center of Kaifeng, is the Northern Song Dynasty capital royal temple, has a deep cultural heritage, is a good place to understand Buddhist culture.
Drum Tower Night Market: A good place to taste Kaifeng’s special snacks, such as mutton stewed noodles, Hu spicy soup, etc., feel the lively atmosphere of Kaifeng night market.
Through the above guideline, I believe you can better plan your trip to Kaifeng Mansion and enjoy a pleasant Song Dynasty cultural tour.
