Kaifeng - The Ancient Silk Road Chinese Capital (During the Song Dynasty)
Photos including the local Catholic church as well as the local mosque, the site of the former synagogue, the Song Dynasty recreated town/amusement park and the site of former Imperial Chinese Government civil service exams complex.
Get along with us touring the ancient architectures & magnificent city views in ancient city Kaifeng
An aerial view of Kaifeng, a city in central China’s Henan province. It was once the capital of the Song dynasty from the 10th to 12th centuries, and is one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China.
Kaifeng attractions are mainly in the form of architecture. Ubiquitous ancient buildings from different times line the back streets of the city, among which Iron Pagoda, Pita Pagoda, Shanxi Shaanxi Gansu Guild Hall, and Kaifeng Jewish Quarters are the most famous.
The imperial city of Southern Song dynasty documentary film HD
In 1138 AD, the Southern Song Dynasty set up its capital in Lin'an, the current Hangzhou, leaving us with an imperial history of more than 150 years. The present Town of Southern Song Imperial City, with over 1000 years of cultural deposit, has been the booming commercial heart of Hangzhou all the way from Sui dynasty to modern times. As the political center of the Southern Song Dynasty, it is embedded with the Hangzhou's rich cultural past and constitutes the roots of its temperament of an imperial capital.
This historical city of Kaifeng
Welcome to Kaifeng, a well known city with myriad cultural treasures, a vibrant heartbeat, unique identity and a celebrated history of over 2,000 years. It's the ideal place for travel and food.
城市宣传片--《大美开封 The Beauty of Kaifeng》超清版
开封，简称汴，古称东京、汴京，是河南省省辖市[1] ，八朝古都[2] ，位于黄河中下游平原东部，地处河南省中东部。开封已有两千七百多年的历史，是首批中国历史文化名城，中国八大古都之一，历史上的开封有着“琪树明霞五凤楼，夷门自古帝王州”、“汴京富丽天下无”的美誉，北宋东京开封更是当时世界第一大城市。
Kaifeng, known previously by several names, is a prefecture-level city in east-central Henan province, People's Republic of China. It was once the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty.
Kaifeng Impression 印象开封
Situated on the southern bank of the Yellow River, Kaifeng is an important city in Henan Province. With a recorded history close to 3,000 years, Kaifeng is known as one of the six major centers of ancient Chinese civilization. As early as the Yin-Shang period (1334-1066 B.C.), when Chinese society turned away from nomadic life to an agricultural existence, a city was built there. It then became the capital of the Kingdom of Wei in the Warring Sates Period (475-331 B.C.), the Liang, Han and Zhou dynasties of the five Dynasties (907-960), the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1137) and the Jin Dynasty (1115-1334). The Northern Song, in particular, established its capital in Kaifeng for 168 years.
The Eastern Capital, as Kaifeng was then called, was the political, economic and cultural center of the whole country, with well-developed handicrafts, bustling commerce and fine communication facilities. An old saying went that Kaifeng was unsurpassed anywhere in splendor and prosperity.
Repeated Yellow River floods, however, caused damage to the ancient capital of Kaifeng through the years. Many of its historical relics were destroyed. Among those that have survived are the Iron Pagoda, Pota Pagoda, Dragon Pavilion, Xiangguo Monastery, King Yu's Terrace and Yanqing Taoist Temple. These are all fine works of architecture. Their majestic beauty bears testimony to the wisdom and the cultural and artistic standards their creators attained.
The city today has well-developed commerce, transport, communications and educational facilities, and medical and public health services. The Yellow River that flooded its banks and wrought havoc for a thousand years has been harnessed. The Liuyuan Ferry at Kaifeng is now open to tourists as a scenic
Jewish Community.
It might be hard to believe. But there is indeed a large Jewish community in Kaifeng. The ancestors of these Jews were said to have arrived in China from Persia and India during the Tang Dynasty.
For centuries, the Jews of Kaifeng uttered the prescribed daily and Sabbath prayers, kept their religious holidays and observed strict diets.
Song City
Kaifeng was the Song Dynasty capital for many years. Ask your guide to take you to the Song City, a street flanked by small shops and taverns a thousand years ago.
The street is now under reconstruction on the old Imperial Street between the ancient imperial palace and another street called Sihoujie.
The palace has already been restored, and is open to the public. And another major part of the street, Xuandemen, will soon be completed.
A Trip to IRON PAGODA, Kaifeng, Henan, China.
Iron Pagoda
开封铁塔
The Iron Pagoda of Kaifeng, China, built in 1049 during the Song dynasty, with articulated dougong and wind bells under the eaves
Iron Pagoda is located in Henan Iron Pagoda
Geographic coordinates 34°49′00″N 114°21′54″ECoordinates: 34°49′00″N 114°21′54″E
Affiliation Buddhism
Country Kaifeng City, Henan province
The Iron Pagoda (Chinese: 鐵塔) of Youguo Temple (佑國寺), Kaifeng City, Henan province, is a Buddhist Chinese pagoda built in 1049 during the Song dynasty (960–1279) of China. The pagoda is so-named not because it is made of iron, but because its color resembles that of iron. It is a brick pagoda tower built on the location of a previous wooden one that had been burnt down by lightning fire in 1044. Along with the Liuhe, Lingxiao, Liaodi, Pizhi, and Beisi pagodas, it is seen as a masterpiece of Song dynasty architecture.
Architecture
This octagonal-base structure stands at a current height of 56.88 meters (186.56 feet), with a total of 13 stories. It is a solid-core brick tower with an inner spiral stone staircase and outside openings to allow light and air flow. The architectural style features densely positioned, articulated dougong in the eaves (miyan) and multiple stories (louge).The exterior features more than fifty different varieties of glazed brick and 1,600 intricate and richly detailed carvings, including those of standing and sitting Buddha, standing monks, singers and flying dancers, flowers, lions, dragons and other legendary beasts as well as many fine engravings. Under the eaves are 104 bells that ring in the wind. The foundation rests in the silt of the Yellow River.[3] Inside the Iron Pagoda are frescos of the classical Chinese tales, such as The Journey to the West.
History
In the Northern Song (960–1127) dynasty’s capital city of Kaifeng, the famous architect Yu Hao built a magnificent wooden pagoda as part of Youguo Temple (between 965–995 CE.) that was considered by many of his contemporaries to be a marvel of art.[5] Unfortunately, the widely admired structure burned down in 1044 after a lightning strike.[5] Under the order of Emperor Renzong (1022–1063), a new pagoda was built in its place by 1049. The new tower was built of nonflammable brick and stone and was dubbed the ’Iron Pagoda’ due its iron-grey color when viewed from afar (its bricks are in fact glazed red, brown, blue, and green). In 1847 the Yellow River overflowed its banks and the Youguo Temple collapsed, but the Iron Pagoda survived. Historically, the pagoda has experienced 38 earthquakes, six floods and many other disasters, but it remains intact after almost 1000 years.
In 1994, the Iron Pagoda was featured on a two-yuan Chinese postage stamp.
河南的开封府，北宋时为天下首府
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Huancuiyu Mountain
A walk on Huancuiyu Mountain, Henan Province, China.
Millenium City Park, Kaifeng
This is a visit made to the Millenium City Theme Park in Kaifeng, Henan Province PRC
JEWISH COMMUNITY IN CHINA DURING SONG DYNASTY
- Jewish communities in Kaifeng ( china historical city )Song period |AFRICASIAEURO
- Kaifeng holds a special place in Chinese history.
The famous historical painting of Kaifeng shows an incredible 40 m scenery of the city of Kaifeng which existed a thousand years ago.
Parks, lakes pavilions. Restaurants, folklore, generally a pleasant life engulfed the city
The city of Kaifeng being an important trade hub during this time, and was also historically inhabited by jews. The jews were trading with the Chinese just as it is today.
In 2009 Israel invited the Kaifeng jews back to their country and many followed the call.
Noblemen on horses, children on foot, playing, ladies being rowed on the lake, or carried by Sedans.
This scenes have been marvelously recreated by the Municipality of Kaifeng, so that once more people enjoy the life of the old days.
I came across dishes that were popular in Song Dynasty, and to my astonishment we tasted a delicious sweet made from yellow maize, a variety of nuts, and raisins, steamed like a cake.
Lunch was set as 1000 years ago. All in all a great experience.
Marco Polo went to China during his travels from Venice, and brought back a dish that is popular today in Italy and throughout the world : Polenta.
Polenta is made from yellow maize. The only difference from Italy and Chinese polenta is that the Chinese polenta is sweet, rather than salty.
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开封的万岁山大宋武侠城：九龙瀑、水浒街
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The Ancient City on the Mountains, Wuxi - Traveling Through China
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This Is Actually Sugar! Kaifeng Night Market [4K]
Kaifeng is a prefecture-level city in east-central Henan province, China. It is one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China, having been the capital seven times in history, and is best known for being the Chinese capital in the Northern Song dynasty.
Kaifeng offers a wide range of food specialities such as steaming pie and dumplings. In the evening, Kaifeng's streets turn into restaurants while hundreds open their stands and begin selling their food in the famous night market. Excellent cooking, worth a detour.
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Kaifeng Travel Guide | Travel Guide China
Kaifeng is one of the first Chinese national historical and cultural cities. It has four characteristics: “rich cultural relics, long urban pattern, rich ancient city style and unique northern water city”. So far, it has more than 4,100 years of history of building cities and capitals. Kaifeng is also the hometown of opera. The first major local drama in China originated here. It has 8 national 5A and 4A tourist attractions.
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Snow in Luoyang
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Kaifeng
Learn from Professor Peter Bol about the era of Kaifeng as China's capital and the rising importance of commerce in China.
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Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom - Han Dynasty - The Silk Road Opens
Emperor: Rise of the Middle Kingdom - Han Dynasty - The Silk Road Opens - Walkthrough Gameplay PC
Difficulty: Hard
~ Episode goals:
- Grand Tumulus must be built
- Treasury of 15000
- 7 Menagerie Animal Types Required
- Population of 4500
~ Episode briefing:
- Welcome back to Chang-an, humble administrator. You will soon be assuming the duties of a new post recently created by our Emperor Wu Di -- Commissioner of Trade. You see, it was many years ago that our emperor dispatched an envoy, Zhang Qian, to make an alliance with the Yuezhi tribe against the troublesome Xiongnu. The envoy was not heard from for over 10 years, and feared dead.
Just recently however, he was returned, and the stories he has of distant lands are quite incredible.
Soon after departing, he was captured by the Xiongnu. After a few years he escaped their clutches and, being a loyal servant, attempted to complete his mission. His quest to locate the Yuezhi tribe took him far to the west, to the distant land of Ferghana, and the Pamir Mountains. It was there he discovered that these people prized Chinese goods, which had somehow found their way into these lands. In fact, their passion for our fine silk is particularly keen. This exciting news has delighted our Emperor, who wisely foresees that much profit can be made by government control of this trade.
In return for Chinese silk, the distant city of Kashgar offers beautiful jade and savory new spices.
Meanwhile, in Chang-an, lovely flowering trees can be planted to further beautify the city's streets and wards. The Emperor also requests that a Grand Tumulus -- his imperial mausoleum -- be prepared for his eventual use. It will be your honor to find a beneficial location for it and to oversee its construction. To the north, however, rumblings from the Gobi Desert grow ever louder and more incessant. The Xiongnu problem remains unsolved ...
~ Victory:
- An exemplary job! The door to the west has been opened, and trade flows in uninterrupted caravans between Chang-an and Kashgar, along what has come to be known as the Silk Road. Emperor Wu Di has not been disappointed in his decision to appoint you as Commissioner of Trade. Now, however, he has another equally important task for you.
Luoyang, China Part 1
November 2016 - Luoyang is one of the oldest imperial capital cities in China with many impressive culture heritages which are dated back to the Song Dynasty.
Luoyang is situated along the northern side of the Luo River. The train station is located to the north of the town centre, and Jinguyuan Lu (金谷园路) goes from the station to Wangcheng Square. To the east is the Old Town and to the west the Wangcheng Park. Tourists come here primarily to see the Longmen Caves, The White Horse Temple and Guanlin Temple which all lie in proximity to the town, rather than the town itself.
Let's Play Emperor ROTMK [Hard]: Part 67 - Kaifeng [Mission 42] [1/3]
Welcome back to Ancient China! Sajuuk continues to follow in the footsteps of the ancestors who built the ancient empire of China on Hard difficulty!
China has went through 53 years of fighting, with leaders coming and going as each usurps the other. It's our job to build a new capital at Kaifeng and reunite China under the Song Dynasty, but our job won't be easy!
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