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The famous Kaifeng Prefecture, here I come!

Kaifeng Prefecture is located on the north shore of Baogong East Lake in Gulou District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, and is a national 4A-level scenic spot; Opening hours: 7:30~19:00 Scenic area ticket: 65 yuan (discounts available for online booking) Transportation: self-driving, bus, taxi Tour route: Prefecture Gate → Ceremony Gate → Main Hall → Mingjing Lake/Qianlong Palace → Qingxin Tower → Mingli Courtyard → Conference Hall → Qimin Hall → Plum Blossom Hall → Tianqing Temple/Sanqing Hall → Training Ground/Yingwu Tower → West Prison of the Prefecture → Scenic Area Exit Tour highlights: The Ceremony Gate is the place where ancient officials received imperial edicts, held imperial examinations, and conducted important ceremonies such as worshiping Confucius; The Main Hall is where the chief officer of Kaifeng Prefecture handled government affairs and held major events; the hall is solemn and majestic, with three bronze guillotines that are awe-inspiring; Qianlong Palace is the imperial culture area of Kaifeng Prefecture, located in the northwest of Mingjing Lake, consisting of a two-courtyard complex; inside the Qianlong Hall are statues of three emperors: Emperor Taizong of Song, Emperor Qinzong of Song, and Emperor Zhenzong of Song, who all served as prefects of Kaifeng before becoming emperors, hence the name Qianlong Palace; Qingxin Tower is the tallest building in Kaifeng Prefecture, standing at 32 meters high, with 4 external floors and 7 internal floors; it is the iconic building of Kaifeng Prefecture; the first-floor hall houses the largest bronze statue of Bao Zheng in China; The main hall of Tianqing Temple is the Sanqing Hall, which enshrines the three main deities: Yuanshi Tianzun, Lingbao Tianzun, and Daode Tianzun; the east side hall is the Shengzu Hall, and the west side hall is the Fuyou Hall; Yingwu Tower is the main building of the training ground in Kaifeng Prefecture; it is primarily the venue for martial arts performances and welcoming guests, and also served as the examination hall for martial arts during the Song Dynasty imperial examinations; The Honest Officials Corridor features portraits and brief introductions of famous officials from the Northern Song Dynasty, such as Su Shi and Wang Anshi; here, you can learn about historical figures and receive education on integrity; The West Prison of the Prefecture is the penal culture area of Kaifeng Prefecture, including the Prison God Temple, the warden's office, and separate cells for men and women; it also features sculptures, torture devices, and various scenes reflecting the prison administration and operations of the time, providing a glimpse into the penal culture of the Song Dynasty; Warm tips: 1. Kaifeng Prefecture integrates government office culture, imperial culture, Buddhist and Taoist culture, and prison culture, requiring a slow and immersive experience, with a tour taking about 2-3 hours; 2. Kaifeng City has many tourist attractions, especially the 5A-level scenic spot Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden, which is highly recommended for a visit if interested;
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