Kaifeng has a large water area, and is known as "a pool of water with Song rhyme and half a city". Almost all parks have lakes, and the water area accounts for a quarter of the area of the old city. There is a saying that there is a water city in the north. At present, some rivers that have been transformed into underground rivers in urban construction are being restored into open channels, and the repaired parts are not bad.
The night market in Kaifeng is very interesting. Some people upstairs say that the Drum Tower Night Market is a foreigner, but it is not just a snack part. The street selling all kinds of things next to it is very lively and fun. Xisi Night Market is dominated by snacks. This night market is near Xisi Bridge. The night view of Xisi Bridge is beautiful.
If you stay, there is an express hotel next to the Drum Tower, and the price is not very expensive. There are many cheap hotels in Kaifeng. If you want to live in a cheaper place, there is a guest house in the north of Gulou Square, next to the Gulou District Government in Bookstore Street. I heard it's ok, but I can't guarantee it if I haven't been there.
In fact, it seems unnecessary to travel in Kaifeng, because the downtown area of Kaifeng is very small and the scenic spots are relatively concentrated. For example, Hanyuan Forest of Steles, Tian Bo yangfu and Longting are all connected by doors. Riverside Garden on Qingming Festival is opposite Hanyuan Forest of Steles, near the main entrance of the iron tower from the east gate of Long Ting. Baogong Temple and Kaifeng House face each other across the lake and so on. Moreover, the taxi price in Kaifeng is very cheap, starting at five yuan for three kilometers and then one yuan for one kilometer. However, you must take a regular taxi, because motor tricycles and human tricycles occasionally meet black car drivers, which will ruin the mood of tourists.
Attached is a photo of Baogong Lake. I hope you have a wonderful trip!