Kaifeng 5-Day Travel Guide

🗓 Kaifeng Five Days Four Nights Itinerary Here is an overview of your five-day itinerary in Kaifeng, highlighting the main activities and experiences each day: ```mermaid flowchart TD Trip[Kaifeng Five-Day Itinerary] subgraph Day1[Day 1: Arrival in Kaifeng, Night Market First Experience] A1[Morning
**Arrive in Kaifeng**
Check in at a hotel near Drum Tower or Songdu Yujie] --> A2[Afternoon
**Kaifeng Museum**
Learn about Northern Song history and artifacts] --> A3[Evening
**Drum Tower Night Market**
Taste soup dumplings, almond tea, lamb kang bread] end subgraph Day2[Day 2: In-depth History and Culture Tour] B1[Morning
**Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden**
Experience Song Dynasty urban life] --> B2[Afternoon
**Longting Park**
Overlook the entire Kaifeng city] --> B3[Evening
**Zhouqiao Ruins**
Enjoy the Bian River night view] end subgraph Day3[Day 3: Martial Arts Theme Experience] C1[Morning to Evening
**Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City**
Full-day immersive martial arts experience] --> C2[Evening
**Great Song Imperial River**
Enjoy the riverside night scenery] end subgraph Day4[Day 4: Religion and Local Culture] D1[Morning
**Daxiangguo Temple**
Experience Buddhist culture] --> D2[Afternoon
**Kaifeng Prefecture**
Learn about ancient official culture] --> D3[Evening
**Xisi Night Market / Laoheda West Gate Night Market**
Taste specialty foods like bucket chicken and braised fish] end subgraph Day5[Day 5: Cultural Finale and Departure] E1[Morning
**Shanshan-Gan Guild Hall**
Appreciate carving art] --> E2[Noon
**Free Time**
Buy local specialties] --> E3[Afternoon
**Departure**
End of Kaifeng trip] end Trip --> Day1 Trip --> Day2 Trip --> Day3 Trip --> Day4 Trip --> Day5 ``` 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations · Songchao Shuanglong Courtyard: Located in Shuanglong Alley district, featuring Song Dynasty style, priced at 208-260 RMB/night. · Hotels near Drum Tower or Songdu Yujie: Convenient transportation, easy access to night markets and main attractions. Recommended: Kaiyuan Mingdu Grand Hotel or Pullman Hotel. 🍜 Food Guide · Must-try snacks: · Soup dumplings (recommended freshly steamed versions at First Floor or Heyuan Restaurant, about 38 RMB per basket) · Lamb kang bread · Stir-fried cold noodles · Double sesame fire cakes · Peanut cake · Specialty dishes: · Carp baked noodles (representative Northern Song court dish) · Bucket chicken (Pangji Bucket Chicken or Mayuxing old brand, about 35 RMB per jin) · Set of Four Treasures (traditional famous dish) · Night market options: · Drum Tower Night Market (more tourists but diverse choices) · Xisi Night Market (cost-effective, popular with locals) · Laoheda Night Market (favorite among students, about 30% cheaper than Drum Tower Night Market) 💡 Practical Information and Tips · Transportation Guide: · Kaifeng has no subway; shared electric scooters or ride-hailing are recommended. Attractions are close and also suitable for walking. · Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City public transport: Take Tourist Line 2 or Tourist Line 1 to Wansui Mountain Scenic Area Station; city buses 1, 15, or 20 to Tianbo Yangfu stop, then walk 500 meters north. · Useful Tips: · Some Henan Province attractions offer ticket discounts in 2025; check official channels in advance. · Popular spots like Zhouqiao Ruins and Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden require advance booking; avoid peak times. · Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City has rich performances (about 100 shows daily); check the schedule and arrive about 40 minutes early to secure seats. · Wear comfortable shoes for long hours of touring.