One day in Kaifeng is pure happiness|||【Kaifeng Three-Day Travel Guide】

|||【Kaifeng Three-Day Travel Guide】. 📸 Who says travel has to be rushed? Come to Kaifeng and spend three days immersing yourself in the Song Dynasty charm of this ancient capital of eight dynasties! This ancient city full of vibrant life carries the weight of a thousand years of history and hides irresistible food and fun experiences. Keep this guide handy to unlock the most authentic ways to enjoy Kaifeng!

🏮 Day 1: Stroll through the thousand-year-old city and feel the elegance of the Song Dynasty
📍 Morning: Cycle the ancient city wall and explore Daxiangguo Temple
Start early by climbing the Daliangmen city wall and cycling along the 14.4-kilometer ancient city wall ruins. The mottled blue bricks beneath your feet tell stories of the ages, and overlooking the old town feels like a time travel back to ancient times! Then head to Daxiangguo Temple to check in at the octagonal glazed tile hall’s wooden sculpture of the Thousand-Hand Guanyin, feeling the tranquility and solemnity of this millennium-old temple amid the curling incense smoke.

📍 Afternoon: Visit Kaifeng Prefecture and stroll the Drum Tower Night Market
At 9 o’clock sharp, watch the Kaifeng Prefecture court opening ceremony performance. Climb the 72 steps of the main hall and take a stunning panoramic photo in front of the carved red stone steps; the legend of Judge Bao’s night trial in the Plum Blossom Hall of the rear garden sparks the imagination. When night falls, head straight to the Drum Tower Night Market. Take a bite of the crispy lamb stuffed bun, sip a bowl of sweet almond tea, and pair it with the locals’ favorite Temple Gate Four-flavor dish—this is the right way to enjoy a Kaifeng night!

🎭 Day 2: Enter the world of martial arts and encounter the lively night market
📍 Morning: Immersive experience at Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City
Step into Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City and instantly be transported to the world of chivalry and justice! The spectacular live performance of "Three Attacks on Zhu Family Village" and the bustling Water Margin Street await you. For just 60 yuan, you can enjoy a full day of fun! When tired, stay at the "Wansui Mountain Song Dynasty Martial Arts City · Nanxi Bieyuan Homestay," featuring smart toilets and ultra-soft mattresses to heal all fatigue.

📍 Evening: Explore Xisi Night Market and check out Bookstore Street
Xisi Night Market is a paradise for food lovers! Fried cold noodles, braised fish, bucket chicken... all for about 40 yuan per person until you’re full! After dinner, take a stroll along Bookstore Street, pick exquisite Kaifeng Bian embroidery and crispy peanut cakes to bring the memories of the ancient city home.

🖼️ Day 3: Explore historical imprints and experience intangible cultural heritage
📍 Morning: In-depth visit to Kaifeng Museum
Book in advance for free entry and step into Kaifeng Museum. The Zhu Xian Town New Year paintings and Northern Song official kiln porcelain exhibitions are dazzling. Bring your kids here for an easy and vivid history lesson!

📍 Afternoon: Taste Xing Family Potstickers and experience intangible cultural heritage
At the old Xing Family Potsticker shop, bite into crispy, juicy potstickers paired with a bowl of spicy hot pepper soup for an explosion of happiness! After the meal, enter an old town homestay, learn intangible cultural heritage embroidery skills from a Bian embroidery master, and stay in a courtyard house with a skylight to experience the purest slow life in Kaifeng.

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations:
✔️ Around Drum Tower Square: Vienna Hotel, convenient transportation, within walking distance to Drum Tower Night Market
✔️ Near Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden: Moli · Nayun Homestay, minimalist design, excellent value for money
✔️ Around Wansui Mountain Martial Arts City: Jingli Courtyard, elegant courtyard, attentive service

🚗 Transportation Tips:
Kaifeng’s attractions are relatively concentrated and mostly reachable within 15 minutes on foot. Comfortable sports shoes are recommended; shared electric scooters are very convenient, and taxi starting fare is only 7 yuan!

💡 Pitfall Avoidance Guide:
✅ Be cautious when choosing low-priced guides around scenic spots
✅ Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is rich in content; reserve a whole day and don’t miss the night show "Dream of the Great Song Tokyo"
✅ Remember to bring a sun umbrella for summer trips as the ancient city wall lacks shade!

🍲 Must-Try Food List:
✅ Huang Family Old Shop (Xisi Branch) Soup Dumplings: thin skin, large filling, delicious broth
✅ Xisi Square Night Market Fried Cold Noodles: 4 yuan per serving, crispy and tender
✅ Xing Family Potstickers Old Shop: potstickers with spicy hot pepper soup, a classic Kaifeng combo

Kaifeng, this "living ancient city," carries both historical depth and vibrant street life. Three days are not enough to see all its beauty, but enough to make you fall deeply in love! Quickly save this guide and start your own Song Dynasty time-travel journey!