Dragon Pavilion Park

Dragon Pavilion Park located in the northwest of Kaifeng is a famous scenic site with a total area of about 0.87 square kilometers (214 acres). It is on this site where there used to be imperial palaces of many dynasties during the peak time of the Northern Song Dynasty. Most of the constructions were destroyed during wars. In the Qing Dynasty a hall was added and it got the name Dragon Pavilion.

The Dragon Pavilion is the main part of the constructions in Dragon Pavilion Park. In fact, Dragon Pavilion is a grand hall built on a 13-meter (43 feet) blue brick terrace with 72 steps. This hall, a wooden structure built facing south, is 26.7- meters (88 feet) in height, covering 19.10- meters (63 feet) from east to west and 11.90- meters (39 feet) from south to north.

To the west of Dragon Pavilion is the Waxwork Hall, which exhibits nine groups of vivid waxworks reflecting the important events under the reign of nine emperors of the Song Dynasty. All clothing of the historic characters, even the color and style of their hats and ribbons were carefully researched to make sure of the accuracy.

The Botanical Garden, which is at the backside of the Dragon Pavilion, is a masterpiece among similar gardens. Junipers, arborvitaes and other plants are tied onto various animal shapes, plane and train models. Models of many famous scenic spots in China are also exhibited.

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