Baogong Lake
包公湖
A city lake in the southwest of the old city, with the Kaifeng Prefectural Office on the east bank and Bao Gong Memorial Temple on the west. Its reflections are beautiful when the lights come on at night, making it ideal for walks and night views.
Baogong Lake is the largest lake within Kaifeng's old city, divided into East Lake and West Lake. The Kaifeng Prefectural Office lies on the east bank, Bao Gong Memorial Temple on the west, and Yanqing Taoist Temple sits to the north. Paths and green space line the lake, where residents walk and dance in the evenings. At night the lights of the Kaifeng Prefectural Office reflect on the water, making it a great spot for night photography. Admission is free. After visiting the Prefectural Office, you can walk along the lake to Bao Gong Memorial Temple (about 15 minutes). Tour boats run in summer, and the lake occasionally freezes in winter.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dasong Imperial River Cruise
- Yanqing Taoist Temple
- Kaifeng Prefecture Office
- Lord Bao Memorial Temple
- Xisi Night Market
- Zhouqiao Bridge & Bian River Site
- Bianliang Xiaosongcheng Food Court
- Daxiangguo Temple