Kaifeng West Lake
开封西湖
A large urban lake park in Kaifeng's new district. With wide waters and complete lakeside paths and cycling routes, it is a free spot for watching the sunset and going for walks.
Kaifeng West Lake, also called Bian West Lake, lies in the new district west of the old city. It is a large artificial lake dug near the sites of the ancient Bian River and Jinming Pond, with a broad water surface, a lakeside greenway, wetlands, observation bridges and pavilions. Nearby are cultural facilities including the new Kaifeng Museum. Admission is free, and the park is great for evening cycling or walking to watch the sunset; one lap of the lake takes 1.5 to 2 hours. It can be visited on the same day as the Kaifeng Museum. Getting there: about 20 minutes by taxi from the old city, or take a bus. The lake area is large, so use sunscreen and insect repellent in summer.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kaifeng Museum
- Kaifeng City Wall
- Millennium City Park
- Xisi Night Market
- Lord Bao Memorial Temple
- China Hanyuan Stele Forest
- Baogong Lake
- Tianbo Yang Family Mansion