Author: Editorial Committee of "China Travel Guide"
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Kaifeng is one of China's seven ancient capitals and a famous historical and cultural city, with a history of over 2,700 years. During the Warring States period, the state of Wei; and during the Five Dynasties period, the Later Liang, Later Jin, Later Han, and Later Zhou; as well as the Northern Song and Jin dynasties, all established their capitals here, earning it the title of "Seven-Dynasty Ancient Capital." With a long history and splendid traditional national culture, Kaifeng's cultural relics and historical sites are renowned both at home and abroad. Kaifeng has a history of friendly exchanges with foreign countries, especially during the Northern Song dynasty when its capital, Dongjing, was magnificent. The city had a population exceeding one million and gathered goods from all over the country, making it prosperous in economy, beautiful in scenery, and rich in resources. It was not only the political, economic, and cultural center of the nation but also one of the most prosperous cities in the world, earning the title of an "international metropolis" with the saying, "The richness of Bianjing surpasses that of the world." The splendid and long history has left Kaifeng abundant tourism resources, especially its famous cultural relics and historical sites. The city's ancient-style architecture clusters are distinctive and diverse, featuring styles from the Song, Yuan, Ming, Qing, and early Republican periods. The famous scenic spots, such as Longting (Dragon Pavilion), Tiet (Iron Pagoda), and Xiangguo Temple (Great National Temple), attract endless streams of tourists. Today, Kaifeng has been listed by the China National Tourism Administration as a key tourist destination in the Central Plains Tourism Region. Kaifeng has developed industries, agriculture, and commerce. The city has a strong industrial foundation with a wide range of industries. A number of national key enterprises, such as those in instrumentation, pharmaceuticals, and chemical fertilizers, hold significant positions nationwide. The superior geographical location and natural conditions have enabled the city's agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, side industries, and fishery to flourish, making it an important base for grain and economic crops in both the country and Henan Province. Kaifeng's market is vibrant, and the economy is prosperous. Commercial facilities such as shopping malls, hotels, and financial institutions are well-equipped. Foreign economic trade and foreign economic and technological cooperation are developing in multiple forms, channels, levels, and directions.
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