Longting District Tourism

Longting District, Kaifeng, Henan — the core historical and cultural area of Kaifeng, the location of the ruins of the Song Dynasty imperial palace, integrating Song Dynasty culture, historical relics, and folk custom experience. 3-day 2-night in-depth tour including cultural visits, historic site tours, and folk custom experiences.

1000+
Years of Song Culture History
1
Song Dynasty Imperial Palace Ruins
4+
Important Historical Scenic Spots
15+
Cultural Experience Projects
Panoramic View of Longting Park Main Hall
Panoramic View of Longting Park
Longting Park, the site of the Song Dynasty imperial palace, is the location of "Longting Autumn Chrysanthemums", one of the Eight Scenes of Kaifeng

3-Day 2-Night In-depth Tour of Song Culture in Longting District

Visit the ruins of the Song Dynasty imperial palace, admire the style of Kaifeng Government Office, pay homage to the loyal martyrs of Tianbo Yang Mansion, and experience the charm of Song culture in the ancient capital Kaifeng

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Longting Park, Kaifeng Government Office, Tianbo Yang Mansion, Songdu Imperial Street
Suitable For
Culture Lovers, History Explorers, Folk Custom Enthusiasts
Per Capita Budget
¥500-¥900
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Imperial Palace Ruins
Longting Park · Pan and Yang Lakes · Imperial Road
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Longting Park throughout the day, explore the ruins of the Song Dynasty imperial palace, stroll around Pan and Yang Lakes, walk along the Imperial Road, and enjoy the night view of Longting in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Longting Park
The site of the Song Dynasty imperial palace, the location of "Longting Autumn Chrysanthemums", one of the Eight Scenes of Kaifeng. The existing Longting Main Hall is a Qing Dynasty building and a symbol of Kaifeng City.
Pan and Yang Lakes
Two lakes in front of Longting Park, named after Pan Lake and Yang Lake, representing the treacherous minister Pan Mei and the loyal Yang Family Generals respectively. The water of the two lakes is one turbid and one clear.
Imperial Road
The central passage connecting the Longting Main Hall, symbolizing imperial power. Statues of historical figures of the Song Dynasty are displayed on both sides, making it an important place to understand the history of the Song Dynasty.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Hotels near Longting Park
  • Inns around Songdu Imperial Street
  • Hotels in Gulou Square Business District
Food Recommendations
  • Kaifeng Soup Dumplings
  • Carp with Crispy Noodles
  • Barrel Chicken
  • Stir-Fried Jelly Jelly
Travel Tips
  • It is recommended to hire a tour guide to explain Song Dynasty history
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • The night light show is worth seeing
02
Government Office Culture
Kaifeng Government Office · Lord Bao's Temple · Confucian Temple
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Kaifeng Government Office in the morning to understand the judicial culture of the Song Dynasty. Tour Lord Bao's Temple and Confucian Temple in the afternoon to experience the literary style of the Song Dynasty.

Attraction Arrangement
Kaifeng Government Office
The administrative and judicial office of the officials in the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, known as the premier government office under heaven. Historical celebrities such as Bao Zheng once served here, making it a representative of the government office culture of the Song Dynasty.
Lord Bao's Temple
A temple built to commemorate Bao Zheng, a famous minister of the Song Dynasty. It displays Bao Zheng's life story and his image of integrity, and is an important place to understand Bao Zheng culture.
Kaifeng Confucian Temple
An important Confucian holy land in Kaifeng's history. The existing buildings were reconstructed in the Qing Dynasty, and it is an important site to understand the imperial examination system and Confucian culture of the Song Dynasty.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • Bus routes cover major scenic spots
  • Taxis are convenient
  • It is recommended to walk around the old urban area
Ticket Information
  • Kaifeng Government Office: ¥60
  • Lord Bao's Temple: ¥30
  • Confucian Temple: ¥20
Travel Tips
  • Kaifeng Government Office has court opening performances
  • Lord Bao's Temple allows you to learn about Bao Zheng's stories
  • Confucian Temple is suitable for cultural experience
03
Loyalty and Folk Customs
Tianbo Yang Mansion · Songdu Imperial Street · Millennium City Park
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Tianbo Yang Mansion in the morning to learn about the stories of the Yang Family Generals. Wander around Songdu Imperial Street in the afternoon and enjoy the performances at Millennium City Park in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Tianbo Yang Mansion
The mansion of Yang Ye, a hero who resisted the Liao in the Northern Song Dynasty, is the birthplace of Yang Family Generals culture. It displays the loyal spirit of the Yang Family Generals through architecture and exhibitions.
Songdu Imperial Street
A commercial street with imitated Song Dynasty architectural style, recreating the style of the imperial street in Dongjing of the Northern Song Dynasty, integrating shopping, catering and cultural experience.
Millennium City Park
A large-scale Song Dynasty cultural theme park built based on Zhang Zeduan's "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" of the Song Dynasty, reproducing the prosperity of Bianliang, the eastern capital of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Practical Information
Experience Projects
  • Song Dynasty costume experience
  • Traditional handicraft making
  • Song Dynasty tea art experience
  • Night real-scene performances
Special Product Recommendations
  • Kaifeng Bian Embroidery
  • Zhuxian Town Woodblock New Year Paintings
  • Replica of Official Porcelain
  • Peanut Cake
Return Guide
  • 15 minutes' drive from Kaifeng Station
  • 30 minutes' drive from High-speed Railway Station
  • Specialty stores support express delivery

Must-Try Foods in Longting District

Kaifeng Soup Dumplings

A traditional famous snack of Kaifeng, with thin skin and large filling, filled with soup and oily. When lifted, it looks like a lantern; when put down, it looks like a chrysanthemum. It is a representative of Kaifeng snacks.

Carp with Crispy Noodles

A traditional famous dish of Kaifeng, combining sweet and sour braised carp with crispy noodles. The fish meat is tender, the crispy noodles are crisp, sweet and sour, and the shape is beautiful.

Barrel Chicken

A characteristic marinated food of Kaifeng, selected tender hens, marinated with traditional craftsmanship, with crispy skin and tender meat, salty and delicious, with a long history.

Stir-Fried Jelly Jelly

A street snack in Kaifeng, mainly made of mung bean jelly, stir-fried with soybean paste, chili and other seasonings, with soft taste and delicious flavor.

Travel Tips for Longting District
Best Travel Time
  • Spring (March-May): Pleasant climate, blooming season
  • Autumn (September-November): Clear and crisp weather, during chrysanthemum exhibition
  • Summer nights: Beautiful night view, rich performances
Must-Try Foods
  • Kaifeng Soup Dumplings
  • Carp with Crispy Noodles
  • Barrel Chicken
  • Stir-Fried Jelly Jelly
  • Peanut Cake
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥150
  • Accommodation: ¥120-250 per night
  • Catering: ¥70-100 per day
  • Transportation: About ¥80
  • Total: ¥500-900
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Visiting time for Longting Park? → 3-4 hours recommended
  • Performance time at Kaifeng Government Office? → Multiple court opening performances every day
  • Night tour time of Millennium City Park? → Starts at 18:00
  • Characteristic souvenirs? → Bian Embroidery, Woodblock New Year Paintings, Official Porcelain

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