As a famous historical and cultural city in China, Kaifeng has rich historical and cultural heritage. There are many famous places of interest here, such as Daxiangguo Temple, Riverside Scene during Qingming Festival, Iron Pagoda Temple, etc. For tourists who come to Kaifeng for the first time, how to plan a one-day trip to Kaifeng is very critical. This article will introduce you to the best one-day tour routes in Kaifeng, hoping to help you better visit Kaifeng’s scenic spots and historic sites.

1. Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which can provide tourists with enough energy. In Kaifeng, the most famous breakfast is tofu curd and fried dough sticks. It is recommended that everyone go to the time-honored Kaifeng "Yang Mingyu Tofu Nao" to taste tofu nao and "Master Zhang Youtiao" to taste the fried dough sticks. These two stores are very famous breakfast shops in Kaifeng.

2. Daxiangguo Temple

Daxiangguo Temple is one of the most famous temples in Kaifeng and the ancestral temple of Zen Buddhism. The building complex here is centered on the Mahavira Hall of the Tang Dynasty, surrounded by numerous Buddhist halls, stupas, monks' rooms and other buildings. Daxiangguo Temple has a long history and profound cultural heritage, and is a must-visit attraction in Kaifeng.

3. Along the River During the Qingming Festival

The Along the River During the Qingming Festival is a treasure in ancient Chinese painting art and a business card of Kaifeng. This long scroll depicts life scenes inside and outside Kaifeng City in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is an important witness to urban life in ancient China. Visitors can admire this long scroll at the Kaifeng Museum and learn more about Kaifeng’s history and culture.

4. Iron Pagoda Temple

The Iron Pagoda Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Kaifeng and an important heritage of Chinese Buddhist history and culture. The main building here is a 55.88-meter-high iron tower, which is the oldest existing wooden structure tower in China. The architectural style of Iron Pagoda Temple is unique, and the Buddhist statues and murals in the temple are also very exquisite. It is a must-visit attraction on a one-day trip to Kaifeng.

5. Lunch

It’s lunch time. I recommend everyone to go to Kaifeng’s food street - "Snack Street" to taste local specialties. There are many snack stalls here, such as candied haws, kebabs, fried cakes, etc., with unique tastes and affordable prices.

6. Dragon Pavilion

The Dragon Pavilion is a famous scenic spot in Kaifeng, a famous historical and cultural city in China. It is also a famous literary attraction in Chinese history. The main building here is an ancient building complex, including Longting, Juntian Temple, Yuqing Temple, Wulong Temple and so on. The cultural atmosphere here is rich, and tourists can appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese culture here.

7. Night Scene

Night is one of the most beautiful moments in Kaifeng, and the night view here is very charming. It is recommended that everyone go to the Kaifeng City Wall to enjoy the night view of the city. Here you can overlook the entire Kaifeng city and feel the city's history and culture.

Summary

The best one-day trip to Kaifeng, including breakfast, Daxiangguo Temple, and Qingming River Scene Picture, Iron Pagoda Temple, lunch, Dragon Pavilion and night view. All these attractions are openOne of the most famous attractions in Kaifeng, tourists can enjoy the scenic spots and historic sites in Kaifeng in one day and appreciate the charm of traditional Chinese culture. I hope this article can help you better plan your one-day trip to Kaifeng and leave you with wonderful memories in Kaifeng.