Terrace of King Yu
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Iron Pagoda pointing to the sky.

Daliang Gate, which is also called West Gate, was built in Tang Dynasty(781), and was rebuilt in 1998.

Xiangguo Temple . It's one of the famous Buddhism Temple in China.

Water Lily in Iron Pagoda Park .

Zhuxian Town Nian Hua. It started as early as the North Song Dynasty. The content of the nian hua was related to the development of the society at that time.

A view of Xiangguo Temple .

Millennium City Park (Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden) located on the west bank of Dragon Pavilion Lake is a grand cultural garden. It covers an area of 600 mu (about 98 acres), and the construction area is more than 30,000 square meters (about 7.4 acres). The built area consists of several architectural complexes which are re-creations based on the famous twelfth century painting by Zhang Zeduan of 'The Qingming Festival by the Riverside'.

Yue Fei Temple in Zhuxian Town. The temple was built in 1478 and was reconstructed several times. It's one of the four Yue Temples in China.

A Street Scene in Kaifeng. The architectures are full of Kaifeng tradition.

Terrace of King Yu is located in southeast Kaifeng in Henan Province. Major buildings on Terrace of King Yu include the King's Library (Yushulou), Temple of Three Saints (Sanxiansi), Temple of King Yu, and the Water Virtue Temple (Shuidesi).

Legend

Ancient Music-playing Terrace

Legend has it that in the Spring and Autumn period (770 B.C. - 476 B.C.), a blind musician named Shi Kuang often played his musical instrument here, hence its name the "Ancient Music-playing Terrace."

Terrace of King Yu

During the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), Kaifeng was repeatedly flooded when the Yellow River overflowed its banks. To commemorate King Yu, the legendary leader of the Xia Dynasty, who devoted his life to the taming of the flood, the people renamed the place Terrace of King Yu and erected a bronze statue of King Yu on the spot.

What to see

In front of the terrace, a wood archery named "Music Platform" was built, to its south, it was the "Imperial script tower", to its back, and it's the Hall of Great King Yu with the statue of King Yu.

Two courtyards

Eastern yard

There are two courtyards. In the eastern yard, it's the Temple of Three Saints (Sanxiansi). In memory of three famous poets of Tang Dynasty, Li bai, Du Fu, and Gao Shi, who came here to compose poems while drinking wine in the spring of 744.

Western yard

In the western yard, it's the Flood-control Merit Hall for memorizing 37 persons who made their outstanding contribution in flood control in different dynasties.

Imperial script tablets pavilion of Emperor Qianlong

The imperial script tablets pavilion of Emperor Qianlong is erected at the back of the main hall. On the walls of corridor outside the hall are inlaid with stone inscription of Ming and Qing dynasties, with different style of writings, true, cursive script, official script, seal characters, etc, it's really a marvelous view.

Temple fair

Around April there is a Temple Fair in the Temple of King Yu, which is held to commemorate the brave feats of the legendary sage-king Da Yu. The celebration is lively with tightrope walkers edging their way precariously on a wooden beam, boisterous lion dancers and cacophonic Henan and Beijing Opera performances. This festival is held at the Terrace of King Yu.

What to savor

When you are traveling in Kaifeng City, you may try some cuisine which adds glamour to your tour here.

Carp with noodles, combining tender fish with thin noodles are a local specialty.
Deep fried pork is also worth a try, its golden skin is crispy and crunchy.
Tube chicken which gets its odd name because the slices of chicken curl into the shape of a tube after they are cooked is tasty.
Kaifeng's meat-filled buns are famed throughout China.
Finish off dinner with a sweet and crispy peanut cake for dessert.

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To commemorate King Yu, the legendary leader of the Xia Dynasty, who devoted his life to the taming of the flood, the people renamed the place Terrace of King Yu and erected a bronze statue of King Yu on the spot.

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