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14 Days in Kaifeng

Two weeks of old city and prefecture: the 1998 scroll park, Bao Zheng's 999-1062 court, the 2022 Zhou Bridge dig, the 1049 pagoda, Zhuxian's prints, Lankao's 1855 river story, Shangqiu and Zhengzhou.

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

Quick Answer

Is 14 days enough for Kaifeng?

14 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

14-day Kaifeng itinerary at a glance

Use our full Kaifeng travel guide as the base and adapt it to 14 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 PagodaZhuxian Town woodblock printsLiu Yuankou hanging river & LankaoShangqiu & Zhengzhou rail days
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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.

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

Zhou Bridge & the city wall

The about 30-metre carved stone walls from the 2022 dig, then a slow walk on the 14.4-km Qing wall that caps six stacked cities.

Kaifeng City Wall, Kaifeng, China
  1. kaifeng zhouqiao site
  2. Kaifeng City Wall
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Day 4

Two pagodas & a Yuan pavilion

The 55.88-metre tower of 1049, the 974 Po Pagoda that is the city's oldest building, and the Yuan-era Jade Emperor 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; one district, easy pairing.

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

Guild hall, Yang mansion & lantern river

The 1770s guild hall's carving trio, the 1990s Yang-family residence, and an evening cruise on the lantern-lit canal.

  1. kaifeng shanshangan guild hall
  2. kaifeng tianbo yang mansion
  3. kaifeng imperial river cruise
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Day 7

Zhuxian Town day

South inside the prefecture: working Song-style print workshops, the 1140 Yue Fei temple, and lanes of the old canal town.

  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 legend lane and the book street.

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

Lankao day

About 70 km east inside the prefecture: the memorial site (free entry with ID, closed Mondays) recalls the 1960s sand-fixing paulownia plantings, and the river changed course here at Tongwaxiang in 1855.

  1. kaifeng lankao day
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Day 10

Hanging river day

North to the Liu Yuankou dike, where the Yellow River runs as a hanging river above the old city's ground line; dike-top paths and guard stations tell the 1642 flood and 1855 change plainly.

  1. kaifeng liuyuankou hanging river
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Day 11

Shangqiu day (neighbouring city)

A neighbouring-city day under an hour by HSR: the Ming-era Shangqiu walled city of 1511 and Yingtian Academy, granted its name in 1009.

  1. kaifeng shangqiu day
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Day 12

Zhengzhou day (neighbouring city)

About 30 minutes by HSR: the Henan Museum of 1927 and its 8,700-year Jiahu bone flute, then the Erqi tower square.

  1. kaifeng zhengzhou day
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Day 13

Canal day & night market

A slow pairing of the two lakes by boat, then the market's steamed dumplings and almond tea one more time.

  1. kaifeng imperial river cruise
  2. kaifeng drum tower night market
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Day 14

Wall-top farewell & departure

A last walk along the wall top at opening hour, a market breakfast, then the HSR from Kaifeng North.

  1. Kaifeng City Wall

Budget for 14 days in Kaifeng

TierPer day14 days total
BackpackerUSD $50–$80USD $700–$1,120
Mid-rangeUSD $100–$200USD $1,400–$2,800
LuxuryUSD $300+USD $4,200+

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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 14 days for both Kaifeng and a side trip?
Yes — with 14 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.