Traveling to Kaifeng with Kids

🌙 Day 1 Evening: Bian River Night Cruise + Night Market Fun 🚄 Transportation - High-speed Rail: Zhengzhou East Station → Songcheng Road Station (approx. 30 mins), then a 15-min taxi ride to Millennium City Park. - Car: Navigate to Millennium City Park (parking lot: CNY 20/day) 🌃 Evening Activities (18:30-21:30) 1. "Bian River Lights" Cruise - Time: 19:00-21:00 (nighttime operation, departs every 30 mins) - Ticket Price: CNY 80/person (includes tea and snacks on board) - Highlights: Cruise the Bian River on a replica Song Dynasty boat, enjoy the illuminated riverbanks recreating the night scene from "Along the River During the Qingming Festival," with live guzheng performances and projected poetry. - Tips: The best photo spot is at the Rainbow Bridge section. Wearing Hanfu will enhance your photos! 2. Drum Tower Night Market/West Division Night Market - Time: 18:00-24:00 - Recommended Food: 🥟 First Floor Soup Dumplings (Drum Tower Night Market) Lamb Kengmo (West Division Night Market, "Zhang San Ji") 🥣 Stir-fried Cold Noodles (Lao Chen Jia, amazing with garlic sauce) 🍢 Almond Tea, Sweet Potato Mash (must-try for dessert lovers) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - High-end: Kaifeng Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel (adjacent to Millennium City Park) - Unique Experience: Inns inside Millennium City Park (Mantingfang/Guanyi, immersive Song Dynasty-style accommodation) - Budget-friendly: Express hotels near the Drum Tower (Home Inn, Hanting, walking distance to the night market) --- 🌞 Day 2: In-depth Exploration of Millennium City Park 🎟️ Tickets and Entry - Ticket Price: CNY 120/person (daytime full price), "Dreams of the Eastern Capital" show tickets from CNY 218 (recommended to purchase together) - Entry Time: 8:30-22:00 (show ends at 21:30) - Essential Tip: Get a free "Park Guide" at the entrance, which includes a map and show schedule! (I've also included a photo of it at the end; remember to save it) 📸 Must-see Spots in the Park - Rainbow Bridge: A 1:1 replica of the landmark from "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" - Shangshan Gate: Climb the gate tower for a panoramic view, a perfect spot for Song Dynasty costume photos - Tokyo Wharf: Rent Song Dynasty costumes and boats (CNY 50/hour) - Sun Yang Zhengdian Restaurant: Experience ordering food in a Northern Song Dynasty restaurant and watch the waiters' traditional greetings 🍜 Food in the Park - Qiekuifang: Song Dynasty fish kuai (sashimi) + plum wine - Tokyo Food Street: Wu Dalang Baked Cakes, San Wan Bu Guo Gang Wine Shop - Dinner outside the Park: Huang Jia Laodian (Carp Baked Noodles, a Kaifeng intangible cultural heritage dish) --- ⚠️ Important Notes 1. Arrive at least 20 minutes early to secure seats for the shows, especially for "Dreams of the Eastern Capital." A-zone seats offer the best viewing experience. 2. The park has many stone paths and steps, so comfortable shoes are recommended. 3. During peak season (April-May), it's best to enter the park at 8:30 am to avoid crowds. 4. Cruise tickets and show tickets can be booked in advance on the official WeChat account "Qingming Shanghe Yuan."