Kaifeng Prefecture, Experience the Grandeur of Song Dynasty Justice

Bao Gong East Lake North Bank, Gulou District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province
Kaifeng Prefecture was the first capital during the Northern Song Dynasty
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Introduction

The Nan Ya, also known as the Kaifeng Prefecture, was the administrative and judicial agency of the Northern Song capital and was hailed as the capital of the world. It was the largest in size among the official agencies of all dynasties, equivalent to the present-day Beijing Municipal Government. Its grand architecture complements the waters of the Three Lakes, forming a magnificent scenery of "East Palace, West Temple, Towers, and Blue Waters". In addition to displaying a large number of precious historical documents and exhibits, you can also see performances such as the "Opening Ceremony", "Judge Bao's Trial", and "Spitting Fire and Changing Faces".
Address
Bao Gong East Lake North Bank, Gulou District, Kaifeng City, Henan Province
Opening hours
07:00-19:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31).
Transportation
Take buses No. 8, 10, 16 or 20 to get there.