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Kaifeng Qingming Riverside Scene Garden

By Lu Na: 0 Comments Print E-mail China.org.cn, October 29, 2010

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Qingming Riverside Scene Garden (开封清明上河园), also called as Millennium City Park, is a large theme park of history and culture of the old city of Kaifeng in Henan Province. It covers an area of over 600 mu (40 hectares), of which 150 mu are covered by water.

Qingming Riverside Scene Garden is a large theme park of history and culture of the old city of Kaifeng.

The Qingming Riverside Scene Garden was modeled after a famous painting by the artist Zhang Zeduan. This painting depicts a scene during the Qingming Festival. It shows the buildings and true lives of the people during the Song Dynasty.

When you enter the garden, you can find many replicas of historical spots such as the Rainbow Bridge and the City Gate Tower, which are famous for their elegant and unique architectural features from the Song Dynasty.

Visitors can also enjoy different kinds of local customs. The garden has a large number of local activities from the Song Dynasty. For example, you can enjoy Chinese archaian football, Gamecock, and Women Polo. Moreover, there are over 20 restaurants in the garden, providing delicious local foods for visitors.

The Qingming Riverside Scene Garden reflects a theme of harmony between man and nature.

Travel Tips:

1. The best time to travel is from September to October.

2. At the Rainbow Bridge you will find many performances about folk customs.

3. You can buy local souvenirs at the shops of the garden.

4. If you want to spend a night in the garden, you can find hotels inside the garden.

5. They have special passageway for elders and disabled persons.

Hours: 9 am - 10 pm

Admission: 60 yuan (low season);

80 yuan (high season);

Tel: +86-378-5663819

+86-378-5663633 (for complaint)