The only thing I want to do again in Kaifeng is the Bian River boat cruise! (Guide version)

Halo, I’m Haha ya💞
The Bian River boat cruise is truly the soul of Kaifeng!
It wasn’t until I boarded the boat that the prosperity of Tokyo really dazzled my eyes!
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🈯 There are many boat cruises on the Bian River, here are a few popular ones:
1️⃣ Painted Boat: The king of cost performance
💰68 RMB
⏰️ One-way 25 minutes, round trip 50 minutes
Unlimited rides on the same day
⭐ Recommended Royal River Line 👉【Baogong Lake ➡ Royal River ➡ Longting West Lake】
✔️ Use as daytime public transport, enjoy the night view of the Eleven Bridges of Bian River at night
✔️ Many docks: Hanyuan Qingyuan Dock → Qishengjiao Dock → Xisi Dock → Baogong Temple Dock, plan your route in advance
✔️ NPC interactions on the boat, you can earn Jiaozi (ancient currency)
❌ Bug: Long queues when crowded!
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2️⃣ Dragon Boat Bamboo Raft
💰120 RMB/seat (can seat 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child, child height around 110cm)
⏱️ About one and a half hours around Longting West Lake
⭐ Recommended between 7:30-8:30 PM, the performances are concentrated and great to watch!
✔️ Choose seats in the last few sections of the bamboo raft to see the dragon boat’s tail movements
✔️ Book in advance on WeChat official account 【Bian River Boat Cruise】, no need to queue, just arrive 10-15 minutes early to board
❌ Bug: One-time ride per ticket
For ticket details, see the pictures?
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3️⃣ Flower Boat (or called Rowing Boat)
💰120 RMB/boat, seats 5-6 people, suitable for families or group outings
⏰️ One round takes about 20-30 minutes
⭐ Recommended to ride during the day, wearing Hanfu for photos is highly photogenic
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🈯 Different boats board at different docks, refer to the pictures?
🈯 Painted boats have many docks, can travel between attractions, no traffic jams on the boat, but boarding queues when crowded
🈯 Off-season often offers many unlimited ride combo tickets, keep an eye out in advance, very cost-effective!