Kaifeng city is located in the northern part of Henan province. It is one of China's most famous ancient capitals, with around 3000 years of history, and still today retains much of the charm, mostly in a small area enclosed by the Old City Walls.

Kaifeng became the most prosperous in Song Dynasty as its capital city. It was one of the greatest cities in the world in terms of population and territory.

However, the city has also been plagued by many tragedies. Frequent floods, invasions and dynastic disintegration had taken place in Kaifeng. These floods, apart from destroying countless lives, also destroyed many of the beliefs, customs and buildings Kaifeng kept trying to create. The city scenic spots nowadays are mostly half destroyed relics or newly made memorials of these disastrous periods of history, including crumbling City Walls, remains of the old Synagogue and an Imperial Song Street.

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The Evening Market of Kaifeng
The Famous Kaifeng Drum-tower Evening Market
After 8pm, arrive there by taxi or tricycle. Very cheap, about 3Y. The evening market is very famous, and it is probably with a history of 1100 years. Every shop or restaurant has its strongest card, such as sheep hoofs and rabbit meat.

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A Special Atmosphere of Lodging in the old city:
It only takes 50 Yuan to live on one of the hotels in Yu Street(Yujie). Ancient style houses line the streets, as if a team of Song solidier would stand my way when I were crossing it.