Olympic torch ends tour of Kaifeng
Chang Wu, designer of the Beijing Olympic emblem "Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing", reached the Dongjing Art Center and lit the cauldron, bringing an end to the Kaifeng leg of the Olympic Torch Relay at 9:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 26. The city of Luoyang will host the Olympic flame on July 27. [Full story]About Kaifeng
Kaifeng is a city in Henan Province. It has about more than 2700 years history and owns splendid culture which makes it become one of the first-announced 24 historical and cultural cities in China. In history it once was renowned as the centre of the politics, economics and culture of China. [Full story]
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July 25, 2008
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Kaifeng scenic spots
Kaifeng scenic spots
There are 213 sights and antiquities in Kaifeng, such as Qingmingshanghe Park, Baogong Temple, Tie Tower, Fan Tower, and Imperial Street of Song Dynasty and so on, which benefits and promotes the tourism development of the city a lot. [Full Story]
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Geography of Kaifeng
Kaifeng locates in the east part of the Yellow River Middle and Downstream Alluvial Plain. There are no mountains but plenty of rivers and lakes. [Full story]
Kaifeng climateThe climate of Kaifeng City belongs to the typical kind, which features with cold in winter, warm in spring, hot in summer and cool in fall. [Full story]
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