Zhengzhou:Kaifeng Private Day Tour Featuring MUST-SEE Attractions

7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take a private day tour from Zhengzhou to explore one of the seven ancient capitals of China - Kaifeng. Established more than 2700 years ago, during the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127), it was the political, economic and cultural center for all of China. During this one day tour, you will be able to visit the Millennium City Park, Kaifeng Iron Tower Park, Prime Minister Temple and more. This tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. The tour contains no factory and shopping stops which keeps the focus on the main sites.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Entrance Fee
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Accommodation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from your hotels in Zhengzhou city, please provide the hotel address and name when make booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    In the morning, our professional private tour guide and driver will greet you at the hotel you’ve specified in Zhengzhou. From there, we’ll embark on an exciting journey to explore the enchanting city of Kaifeng. After a fulfilling day of sightseeing, you’ll be comfortably transported back to your Zhengzhou hotel.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    First Stop: Kaifeng Millennium Park, it stands as the biggest cultural theme park in Kaifeng. It painstakingly replicates the lively scenes of Bianjing, the capital city during the Northern Song Dynasty. Once arrive, the tour guide will accompany you through the magnificent main entrance, instantly immersing you in the Song-Dynasty atmosphere that draws inspiration from the famous painting “Along the River During the Qingming Festival”. Your exploration begins on the Royal Street, where you’ll find an array of Song-style establishments, including restaurants, teahouses&pawnshops. Subsequently, you’ll proceed to the performance area, where you can watch daily shows. With the guide’s detailed narration, these performances become engaging historical illustrations, allowing you to gain insights into the social classes and folk customs of that era. Finally, take a leisurely walk along the artificial Bian River and enjoy the beautiful scenery of ancient-style boats&bridges.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Lunch: Taste Kaifeng’s Famous Steamed Soup Dumplings A trip to Kaifeng wouldn’t be complete without sampling the world - famous steamed soup dumplings, known as Guantangbao. The guide will take you to a local restaurant renowned for its authentic recipes. Second Destination: Kaifeng City Wall The Kaifeng City Wall, boasting a history of over 2,300 years, ranks among the best - preserved ancient city walls in China. Starting from the city gate, you’ll walk along the eastern section of the wall. During this journey, the guide will regale you with stories that span different historical periods, from its construction as a defensive fortification during the Warring States period to its significance in numerous historical battles.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Third Destination: Iron Pagoda of Kaifeng Contrary to its name, the Iron Pagoda is actually a 55.88 - meter - high, 13 - story octagonal pagoda constructed from glazed bricks. The distinctive brown and purple colors of the bricks, along with their elaborate carvings, create an iron - like appearance when illuminated by the sun. Upon arriving at the pagoda complex, the guide will first introduce the unique structure of the glazed - brick pagoda and explain why it looks like iron despite its material. As you explore the surrounding Iron Pagoda Lake and the ancient Iron Pagoda Temple, the guide’s accounts of the challenges faced during its construction and its survival through natural disasters will make this thousand - year - old wonder come alive.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Supplied by Discover Beijing Tours

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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