Top 20 Best Things to Do in Kaifeng
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  • Millennium City Parktop_1
    󰺂8.6
    132.1
    Kaifeng.Millennium City Park3.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoMillennium City Park Horse Vaulting Challenge
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Asia 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    View ancient river scenery
    󰀆Evening shows & performances
    󱨠Saved by 311 users󱨠15620 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    The park is absolutely spectacular (5/5) but the evening show is a bit underwhelming (4/5). The park features plenty of shows that are fun - one day will hardly be enough just to watch all available shows. The NPCs/quest thing is entertaining. There are rides (extra cost) if you're into that. And the park is super photogenic day and night. Highly recommended

  • Wanshuishanwuxiachengtop_2
    󰺂8.3
    Kaifeng.The old area of henan university4.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe ancient silver-wire architecture at Vansui Mountain is stunning
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Central performances & snacks festival
    Large festival & unique performances
    󱨠Saved by 203 users󱨠11228 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    ✨【进进的潮流游玩旅行】✨✨【进进的潮流游玩旅行】✨

    暑期特设的武林争霸擂台令人惊喜。游客可着汉服上台比试,击败NPC角色即可赢得"银两"兑换糖画。其间的《鲁智深倒拔垂杨柳》互动秀,两位壮汉表演时青筋暴起,衬得木质看台都在轻微震颤‌4。餐饮区物价亲民,武大郎炊饼王婆特饮的宋风反差萌成为打卡热点‌5。美中不足的是标示系统稍显混乱,城寨沙场与泼水节的方位牌多次误导游客‌2。若选择傍晚入园,既能避开35℃的烈日,又可观赏《水上飞人》的水幕电影与《神州传奇》的激光大秀,这份错峰攻略能让80元门票产生160元的体验值‌

  • Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)top_3
    󰺂7.8
    71.56
    Kaifeng.Kaifeng drum tower square3.7 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoKaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace) Sponsored Tourist Train Sets Sail | Nov 17, 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Kaifeng
    Highlights:
    Live performance of Song Dynasty
    Watch Kaifeng's Northern Song reenactment
    󱨠Saved by 140 users󱨠7904 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    _TS***3d_TS***3d

    Good and easy access with tickets that buy from Trip.com. Consistent repeating buyer here

  • Kaifeng Museum
    4
    󰺂7.4
    Kaifeng.Kaifeng north station area5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kaifeng
    Highlights:
    󱨜History from Zhou to Ming
    󰋄Exhibits rare Northern Song artifacts
    󱨠4619 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    Cameo19Cameo19

    Awesome building, stands out. Unusually, lots of descriptors written in English also which was helpful for me, nice museum and worth a visit.

  • Daxiangguo Temple
    5
    󰺂7.1
    41.28
    Kaifeng.Kaifeng drum tower square4.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Lifelike statues of 500 Arhats
    󱓊Legendary site & 6 feet
    󱨠2447 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    一樽星月一樽星月

    Daxiangguo Temple, formerly known as Jianguo Temple, is located in the west section of Free Road, Kaifeng City, Henan Province. It is a famous Buddhist monastery in China. Daxiangguo Temple was built in Beiqi Tianbao six years (555), Tang Dynasty Yanhe first year (712), Tang Yuzong because of its commemoration by Xiang Wang ascended the throne, giving the name Daxiangguo Temple. During the Northern Song Dynasty, Xiangguo Temple was revered by the Royal Family and was expanded many times. It was the largest monastery in Beijing and the national Buddhist activity center, covering an area of 540 mu. It was damaged by war and floods. The emperor's jaw was rebuilt twice in the 18th year of Qing Shunzhi (1661) and the 31st year of Qianlong (1766). Daxiangguo Temple was again bad luck at the Yellow River's break in 1841. After the founding of New China, it followed the ancient system and repaired several times. It resumed Buddhist activities since 1992. Its main buildings include gates, Temple of Heavenly Kings, Grand Xiong Palace, Octagonal Glaze Palace, Tibetan Jinglou and so on. In 1963, it was rated as the first batch of cultural relics protection units in Henan Province. In August 1992, it resumed Buddhist activities and restored buildings such as bells and drum towers. The layout of the entire monastery is rigorous and spectacular. It was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction in 2002, and was rated as the seventh batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country in 2013. Opening hours: 8:00-18:30 Tickets: 1. Adult tickets: 45 yuan 2, student tickets: 23 yuan (1.4 meters or more) Surrounding accommodation: Kaifeng Yiqing Theme Inn, 7-day Hotel Kaifeng Shiqiaokou Store, Kaifeng Yi·Lily Theme Hotel, etc. Transportation: direct access to the city: from the train station by bus 5, 9, 20, you can also take the Kaifeng sightseeing tour bus, because Kaifeng tourist attractions are concentrated in the city, the attractions are close to each other, take the human tricycle, it is also very convenient and interesting tourist transportation. Expressway: Kaifeng to Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Sanmenxia, Shangqiu have expressway connection, through Zhengzhou to the north to Xinxiang, Anyang to Beijing; south to Xuchang, Luohe, Zhumadian to Shenzhen. Kaifeng Expressway entrance and exit from the city is 10 minutes drive. Railway: Crossing the main railway in western China, Bohai Railway passes through Kaifeng Station. It can directly reach Shanghai, Beijing, Lianyungang, Qingdao, Xi'an, Xining, Urumqi and other places through Kaifeng Railway Station. Kaifeng is 70 kilometers away from Zhengzhou and 150 kilometers away from Shangqiu. From this, the Beijing-Guangzhou and Beijing-Jiuzhou Railway can reach all over the country. Civil Aviation: Kaifeng to Zhengzhou Xinzhengyudian International Airport is 70 kilometers away, and the expressway from Kaifeng to Zhengzhou is 85 axioms, and the drive is about 55-75 minutes.

  • China Han Yuan Stele Forest
    6
    󰺂6.8
    38.53
    Kaifeng.Millennium City Park3.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Night Attractions in Kaifeng
    Highlights:
    󱨜Art garden with poetry & calligraphy
    Thousands of historical inscriptions collected
    󱨠2490 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M44***06M44***06

    Kaifeng is so beautiful. At night, various activities can earn silver tickets and answer questions. It is very interesting and there are not many people. It is easy to earn silver tickets. Also come back to Kaifeng to play, if the tour guide takes the play, it will be happier

  • Bian River Cruise
    7
    󰺂6.8
    Kaifeng.Kaifeng drum tower square2.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Kaifeng
    Highlights:
    󱨜Yu River boat tour cruising through two major lake scenic areas
    󱨟Enjoy food and entertainment at Yuhe Night Market
    󱨠1083 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    Shin罗小黑黑Shin罗小黑黑

    Stepping into the Qingming Shanghe Garden, it seems to have instantly passed back to the bustling capital of the Northern Song Dynasty. The antique buildings and staff in Song costumes in the garden make people seem to be in the picture scroll of the Qingming Shanghe Map. Walking along the lake, the clear lake water is interesting with weeping willows, and occasionally a few ducks play on the water, which rises layer by layer. Hongqiao is one of the landmark buildings in the park. It spans the Weihe River, connects the north and south sides, and stands on the bridge, as if you can feel the hustle and bustle of thousands of years ago. The performances in the park are wonderful. The welcome ceremony of Bao Gong starts at 9 am every morning. Historical figures such as Bao Zheng hold fists and give gifts. Welcome tourists to come. The ceremony is full of sense. There are also interactive programs such as chicken fighting performances and Wang Yuanwai Zhaoxuan, which makes people seem to be returning to the Liangcheng full of fireworks. In addition, the food in the garden is also a highlight. The aroma of Kaifeng specialty snacks such as soup dumplings, salmon noodles, almond tea is overflowing, making people mouth watering. As night fell, the lights in the garden were lit, and the ancient buildings were magnificent under the light, like a palace, strolling in it, as if entering a dream world. Qingming Shanghe Garden is not only a good place to visit, but also an excellent place to experience the culture of the Song Dynasty, which makes people linger.

  • Memorial Temple of Lord Bao
    8
    󰺂6.6
    106.78
    Kaifeng.Kaifeng drum tower square2.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Night Attractions in Kaifeng
    Highlights:
    󱨜Life-size wax figures exhibit
    󱓊Touch history under Bao Gong
    󱨠1018 positive reviews
    4.2/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    It's a lot of fun, and it's very close to the Xiangguo Temple, so you can visit both together. It mainly introduces the deeds of Bao Zheng and historical information about Kaifeng Prefecture. Unlike the Kaifeng Prefecture itself, which features performances...

  • Longting Scenic Area
    9
    󰺂6.5
    55.04
    Kaifeng.Millennium City Park4.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoDiscounted Admission to Kaifeng Attractions with Train Ticket Kicks Off | Nov 11, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 7 of Night Attractions in Kaifeng
    Highlights:
    󰋄Watch a Song Dynasty show
    󰀆Panoramic view of ancient Kaifeng
    󱨠1663 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    Nice way to release work-related stress. If you are into walking and walking, it's okay. Went on a Saturday and the place is so so packed! Beautiful flowers everywhere!

  • Iron Pagoda Park
    10
    󰺂6.4
    106.78
    Kaifeng.The old area of henan university6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 8 of Night Attractions in Kaifeng
    Highlights:
    󱨜Song Dynasty Glazed Brick Pagoda Witnesses Historical Splendor
    Tieta Park's Colorful and Varied Chrysanthemum Routes
    󱨠400 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    富得🥑油富得🥑油

    Kaibao Temple glass tower with its red-brown glass like iron color unique appearance, is affectionately called "Iron Tower". It is a tower of up to 55.88 meters, and 28 kinds of glazed glazed brick beautiful appearance, has become the earliest and tallest glazed brick tower in China to date. The history of the tower dates back to four years in the Northern Song Dynasty, when it was located in a wooden tower called inspiration. In 1044, the inspiration wooden tower was unfortunately burned by thunderfire. Five years later, the Kaibao Temple glazed tower was born here, nearly a thousand years ago.

Best things to do in Kaifeng (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Kaifeng? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Kaifeng offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Kaifeng

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Kaifeng experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Millennium City Park

• Kaifeng.Millennium City Park | 3.3 km from downtown

• : View ancient river scenery,Evening shows & performances

Wanshuishanwuxiacheng

• Kaifeng.The old area of henan university | 4.6 km from downtown

• : Central performances & snacks festival,Large festival & unique performances

Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace)

• Kaifeng.Kaifeng drum tower square | 3.7 km from downtown

• : Live performance of Song Dynasty,Watch Kaifeng's Northern Song reenactment

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Kaifeng

If you want to explore attractions just outside Kaifeng, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Kaifeng, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Kaifeng special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Kaifeng

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4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

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What Best Things to Do are there in Kaifeng?
These are all Best Things to Do in Kaifeng:Millennium City Park, Wanshuishanwuxiacheng, Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace), Kaifeng Museum, Daxiangguo Temple
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kaifeng?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kaifeng include:Millennium City Park:4.5, Wanshuishanwuxiacheng:4.7, Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace):4.5, Kaifeng Museum:4.8, Daxiangguo Temple:4.5
At what locations in Kaifeng can Best Things to Do in Kaifeng be found?
The Best Things to Do in Kaifeng are mainly located in:Millennium City Park:Kaifeng, Wanshuishanwuxiacheng:Kaifeng, Kaifeng Fu (Kaifeng Palace):Kaifeng, Kaifeng Museum:Kaifeng, Daxiangguo Temple:Kaifeng
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