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Iron Pagoda Park

Erected strikingly in the Iron Pagoda Park, the Iron Pagoda in northeast of Kaifeng in Henan Province has attracted renown as the best pagoda in China for its superb construction and elegance. Built in 1094 in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the pagoda is the most eye-catching element of the park....

Erected strikingly in the Iron Pagoda Park, the Iron Pagoda in northeast of Kaifeng in Henan Province has attracted renown as the best pagoda in China for its superb construction and elegance. Built in 1094 in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the pagoda is the most eye-catching element of the park.

From the name one might assume that the pagoda was made of iron. In fact it is built completely of glazed bricks. However, from a distance the pagoda appears to be made of iron due to the color of the bricks.

The thirteen-layered, octagonal pagoda is over 55 meters (180.4 feet) high. The unique construction uses bricks but follows a design of wooden pagodas. Apertures, tenons, gouges and slots on the bricks are assured different parts to be joined securely. These firm joints have enabled the pagoda to survive earthquakes, flood and destructive human efforts for over 900 years.

The glazed-bricks on the surface layer are exquisitely engraved. More than 50 distinct patterns are used, such as figures of Buddha and Bodhisattva, different flowers, and lions and kylins, to name just a few. Each pattern is of a high artistic standard show excellent craftsmanship. The steps of the brick stair spiral to the top from where you can enjoy a view of the whole city.

This pagoda has intrigued visitors from home and overseas for a long time. It was placed on the list of major historic and cultural sites under state protection in 1961.

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Top Kaifeng Tours

$35 Per Day

3 Days Tour in Zhengzhou & Kaifeng

ITINERARY

Day 1

      About 7:00am  pick you up at Xinzheng International Airport or at Train Station or at hotels in Zhengzhou

     8:00am   go directly to Hometown of Yellow Emperor in Xinzheng

     8:30am   arrive at Hometown of Yellow Emperor in Xinzheng, and then take a visit in it

     11:30am  go back to Zhengzhou and look for lunch in Zhengzhou downtown area

     2:30pm  start going to Zhengzhou Yellow River District.

     3:00pm  arrive at Zhengzhou Yellow River District and take a visit in it.

     5:30pm  go back to you hotel in Zhengzhou

     At evening, if you choose to stay the night in Zhengzhou, I can show you some traditional and delicious Chinese cuisine in Zhengzhou, and show you around Zhengzhou, just enjoy the night view of Zhengzhou.

Day 2

    About 7:30am  After our breakfast, we go directly to Kaifeng City, Kaifeng is the second largest city in Henan Province,

   8:30am  arrive at Dragon Pavilion and take a visit at it

   11:00am  finish visiting at Dragon Pavilion and go to take lunch

   2:00pm  start going to Qingming River Park

   2:30pm arrive at Qingming River Park and visit it

   5:30pm  finish today's tour and go to find a hotel in Kaifeng to stay in

At evening, take you to some traditional Kaifeng snacks, Kaifeng snacks is very famous in China.

 Day 3 

     About 7:30am  After our breakfast, we continue visiting in Kaifeng

     8:30am  arrive at Da Xiangguo Temple, and then Lord Bao’s Memorials

     12:30 NOON  take some lunch

     2:00pm  start visiting Kaifeng Towerand any other historic sites in Kaifeng.

     5:00pm  finish today's tour and go back to Zhengzhou

EXPENSES:

      800RMB/day, almost 130USD/day, for tour guiding & interpreting & private car & prificient driver service, for 4 persons at most

$100 Per Day

The Kaifeng chrysanthemum exhibition one day tour

     The Chrysanthemum Festival from 18th Oct. to 18th Nov. 2015  is a grand cultural activity organized by the KaiFeng Municipal Government for tourists to admire chrysanthemums and better understand the folklore of the capital during the Song Dynasty.

    Itinerary of: The Kaifeng chrysanthemum exhibition one day tour

1. Pick you up from your hotel or train station in Zhengzhou at 8 am. Take the private car to Kaifeng about 1 hour to the main chrysanthemum exhibition park the Dragon Pavilion.


2. About lunch,will guide U try the Kaifeng local delious food,if you dont like will go to eat your Lunch in KFC or Macdonald or Dicos!


3. After lunch head to the Millennium City Park (Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden),which ranked NO.1 in Kaifeng,very beautiful park in Song dynasty culture.

4. End of this tour at 5 pm , transfer back to your hotel or train station in Zhengzhou!