Kaifeng is one of the Seven Ancient Capitals of China. As with Beijing, there have been many reconstructions during its history. Let me show you the beauty of Kaifeng!

Kaifeng(开封：kāi fēnɡ )

Location: located between 11352' - 11515' east longitude and 3411' - 3501' north latitude, at the east Henan plain, and on the southern bank of the Yellow River

Physical Features: lies in the flat Yudong Plain

Neighboring Areas: Shandong, Anhui, Hubei, Shaanxi, Shanxi, and Hebei provinces

Population: 4.6 million
Urban Population: 801,000
Area: 319 sq km

Nationalities: Han, Hui

History: known as one of the six major centers of ancient Chinese civilization; the capital of the Kingdom of Wei (475-331 B.C.), Later Liang, Later Han and Later Zhou dynasties of the Five dynasties (907-960), Northern Song dynasty (960-1137), and the Jin dynasty(1115-1334), also known as 'the Capitals of Seven Dynasties'.

Climatic Features: temperate continental monsoon climate; clearly four seasons with annual average rainfall of 670mm; adequate sunshine, frost-free period 213-215 days

Average Temperature: 14.24- 14.5C

Rivers: Yellow River