Kaifeng Facts

 

As the capital city of Henan Province currently, Kaifeng city is the capital of eight ancient Chinese Dynasties and one of the main cradles of Chinese nation with a history of more than 2700 years. In history, Kaifeng city was explored the earliest in China because of its mild climate, convenient transportation and splendid culture. Especially in North Song Dynasty, Kaifeng was the political, economic, military, technical and cultural center of China and one of the most prosperous cities at that time. Kaifeng city is arranged uniquely with three city walls and three city moats. Kaifeng city is an important tourist city in the Central Plain of China along the Yellow River. Long history, profound culture, the fame as the capital of eight Chinese Dynasties, the scattering scenic spots, unique folk culture, gorgeous and colorful chrysanthemum make the ancient capital special and charming. As early as Xia Dynasty, Kaifeng became a capital. And now it has become a key tourist city in Central China.

Area Code: 0378
 

Zip Code: 475000

Area: The area of Kaifeng is 6,444 km² 

Geography: Kaifeng is located between 113.52 and 115.15 degrees east longitude and 34.11 and 35.01 degrees north latitude, at the east Henan plain, and on the southern bank of the Yellow River.

There are no mountains but plenty of rivers and lakes in Kaifeng City. It lies in the east of Zhengzhou City, capital of Henan Province, with a distance about 70 kilometers. Kaifeng is near to the Yellow River in the north, and adjoins to the Plain of the Yellow River and the Huai River in the south, and is adjacent to many provinces of the east part of China.

Population: The population in Kaifeng is about 4.8 million. And the main ethnic groups are Han and Hui.

Administrative Division: The prefecture-level city of Kaifeng administers 5 districts and 5 counties

Climate: Kaifeng belongs to the continental monsoon climate of temperate zone, makes a clear distinction between the four seasons, the illumination is sufficient, it is temperate in climate, and the rainfall is moderate. The average temperature of the whole year is 14 degrees centigrade. Begin September in lunar calendar, gold autumn season, Kaifeng the chrysanthemum in full bloom everywhere, like the landlocked cities of the other areas of our country, this season, it is often that the sky is high and the weather is fine, temperature is moderate, it should be the best travelling season of Kaifeng at this moment. It is probably that by the end of November, all parts of Kaifeng will hold chrysanthemum show in the middle ten days and the last ten days of October, the person coming can feast one's eyes.