Kaifeng, Henan, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Kaifeng is one of the larger cities in China, with a population of about 1.5 million. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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The old city near the historic sites and central lakes keeps sights and transit within close reach, while newer districts further out are quieter. A central stay makes the most of Kaifeng's status as a former imperial capital with historic architecture.
Kaifeng's ancient city walls, temples, and lakeside parks are pleasant to explore in spring and autumn, when temperatures are milder than the hot summer or cold winter typical of this inland region. The city's long history as a former capital gives it an unusually dense concentration of historic sites.
Buses and taxis cover the city, and the historic center is compact enough to explore largely on foot. Bicycles are also a popular way to get around the flatter parts of town.
Spring and autumn bring the most comfortable temperatures for sightseeing, while summers can turn hot and winters cold, typical of this part of northern-central China. Rainfall is generally moderate throughout the year.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China's currency is the yuan, and Mandarin is the official language. Local street food is a particular point of pride here, reflecting the city's long culinary history as a former capital.
