The opening of a new high-speed intercity rail line between Zhengzhou East and Kaifeng now makes a half day trip very feasible. Although this city was an ancient capital, not much of it actually survived to today, which is quite disappointing so 4-5 hours here would probably suffice. Watch the time very carefully since the train frequencies are abysmal.
The new station is located in the outskirts, but there are tourist buses available here and also local buses that take 20 minutes to reach Daliang Gate.
Daliang Gate was rebuilt in the 1980's. However, there is an exhibition here that shows remnants from the original structure dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Inside the gate is a small museum on Kaifeng's famous foods and various cooking vessels. English signs were lacking though.
I always like your threads of cities we might not otherwise see, thanks.
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