Kaifeng Travel Guide~"A Journey Through a Millennium of Song Dynasty Charm"
by Ava Cook Ava45
Sep 14, 2025
Come to Kaifeng for a golden autumn chrysanthemum feast! As a local, the annual Chrysanthemum Culture Festival is a must-visit, especially the chrysanthemum exhibition in Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, which is simply amazing🌼
The chrysanthemum exhibition in Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is the highlight of this year’s cultural festival! Every exhibition hall is decorated with great care. During the day, it has an elegant ancient style, and at night, when the lights come on, it takes on a different charm. The most amazing are the chrysanthemum sculptures, from peacocks spreading their tails to pavilions and towers, they are truly magical!
Practical tips:
⏰ Opening hours: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (It’s recommended to enter around 4 PM to enjoy both the daytime scenery and the evening light show)
📍 Address: Inside Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, No. 5 Longting West Road, Longting District, Kaifeng City
📸 Photo tips: Wearing Hanfu or plain-colored clothes makes for great photos. Be sure to take plenty of pictures in the lantern corridor during the light show!
đź’® Must-see highlights of the chrysanthemum exhibition
· Main venue Longting Park: a dreamy sea of 100,000 chrysanthemum pots!
· The “Chrysanthemum Fairy” photo spot is breathtaking, every shot looks like a masterpiece
· Rare green chrysanthemum “Spring Water Green Wave,” full of Song Dynasty elegance
· The nighttime light show is stunning, with flowing colors like stepping into “A Dream of Splendor”
🏮 Exciting activities at Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden
· The 9 AM opening show “Judge Bao Welcomes Guests” is a must-see, instantly transporting you to the Northern Song Dynasty
· Newly launched “Tokyo Dream of Splendor” live performance: 700 actors + war horses + fireworks, so thrilling it gives you goosebumps!
· Rainbow Bridge Market is great for shopping: chrysanthemum pastries and candied fruits are delicious and affordable
· Must-try: wear Hanfu and ride a black-awning boat, rowing and reciting poetry on the Bian River
Transportation suggestions:
1. Take the high-speed train to Kaifeng North Station, then a taxi for about 20 minutes
2. Buses No. 1, 15, and 30 from downtown can reach the park
3. It’s recommended to book tickets online in advance, as there may be queues on site
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