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10 Days in Kaifeng

Ten days of the stacked capital: the 1998 scroll park, Bao Zheng's 999-1062 court, the 2022 Zhou Bridge dig, pagodas of 1049 and 974, print town Zhuxian, plus a neighbouring-city day in Zhengzhou.

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Best time: April-May or September-October (chrysanthemum weeks)Budget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 10 days enough for Kaifeng?

10 days lets you go beyond Kaifeng's core into neighborhoods, food markets, and one or two day trips at a relaxed pace.

Source: NihaoVisit Kaifeng guide

10-day Kaifeng itinerary at a glance

Use our full Kaifeng travel guide as the base and adapt it to 10 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Millennium City ParkZhou Bridge excavation siteIron Pagoda & Po PagodaWansui Mountain showsZhuxian Town woodblock printsHenan Museum day (neighbouring Zhengzhou)
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Day 1

Longting lakes & the scroll in 3D

The Pan and Yang lakes over the buried 960-1127 palace, then the 1998 park staging Zhang Zeduan's 5.28-metre scroll as street theatre and a lake show.

Scenes from Kaifeng, China
  1. kaifeng longting park
  2. kaifeng millennium city park
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Day 2

Temple & magistrate's court

The 555-founded temple with its 7-metre wooden Guanyin, then case re-enactments at Bao Zheng's (999-1062) rebuilt court; soup dumplings for lunch.

Scenes from Kaifeng, China
  1. kaifeng daxiangguo temple
  2. kaifeng fu
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Day 3

Zhou Bridge, wall & guild hall

The about 30-metre carved stone walls of the 2022 dig, a walkable stretch of the 14.4-km Qing wall, and the 1770s guild hall's carving trio.

Kaifeng City Wall, Kaifeng, China
  1. kaifeng zhouqiao site
  2. Kaifeng City Wall
  3. kaifeng shanshangan guild hall
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Day 4

Two pagodas & a Yuan pavilion

The 55.88-metre tower of 1049, the 974 Po Pagoda — oldest building in town — and the Yuan-era pavilion.

Scenes from Kaifeng, China
  1. kaifeng iron pagoda
  2. kaifeng po pagoda
  3. kaifeng yanqing temple
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Day 5

Wansui Mountain & stele garden

All-day martial-arts performances, then the stele garden begun in 1985; a pair that shares a district.

Scenes from Kaifeng, China
  1. kaifeng wansui mountain
  2. kaifeng hanyuan garden
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Day 6

Yang mansion & lantern river

The 1990s Yang-family residence, an evening cruise on the lantern-lit canal, and the night market's grills and tea.

  1. kaifeng tianbo yang mansion
  2. kaifeng imperial river cruise
  3. kaifeng drum tower night market
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Day 7

Zhuxian Town day

South inside the prefecture: working print workshops in the Song style, the 1140 Yue Fei temple, and riverside lanes.

  1. kaifeng zhuxian town
  2. kaifeng yuefei temple
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Day 8

Museum & old lanes

Six cities stacked 3 to 12 metres underground at the museum, then the lane of the founding-emperors' legend and the book street.

  1. kaifeng museum
  2. kaifeng shuanglong lane
  3. kaifeng shudian street
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Day 9

Zhengzhou day (neighbouring city)

A neighbouring-city day about 30 minutes by HSR: the Henan Museum of 1927 and its 8,700-year Jiahu bone flute, with the Erqi tower square after.

  1. kaifeng zhengzhou day
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Day 10

Market morning & departure

The market quarter by daylight — steamed dumplings, almond tea — a last wall-top walk if time allows, then the HSR home.

  1. kaifeng drum tower night market

Budget for 10 days in Kaifeng

TierPer day10 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $500–$800
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,000–$2,000
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $3,000+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Kaifeng?
Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.
Do I need a visa to visit Kaifeng?
It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.
How do I get from the airport to the center of Kaifeng?
Kaifeng's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Kaifeng guide.
Can I use 10 days for both Kaifeng and a side trip?
Yes — with 10 days you can pair Kaifeng with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.
Is Kaifeng safe for tourists?
Yes. Kaifeng has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.

See also: Kaifeng travel guide, China visa 2026, China trip cost.