Kaifeng is one of the origins of Yu (Henan) cuisine, Local snacks has a high reputation. Soup-filled buns are exceptional, night market is lively.

This article lists the must-eat items, how to order, per person quantities, and night market pitfalls.

Must-visit attractions ranking (city)

• TOP1 Kaifeng soup dumplings: First Floor / Huang Family representative, thin skin, fresh soup, won't break when picked up
• TOP2 Tongzi Chicken: Ma Yu (Henan) Xing representative, salty, crispy and tender, perfect with drinks
• TOP3 Carp with Baked Noodles: Sweet and sour sauce baked noodles, classic Yu (Henan) dish
• TOP4 fried liangfen: Night market signature, crispy and soft
• TOP5 peanut cake/rock-sugar pear: Souvenirs and snacks, sweet but not greasy

Recommended route (first-time city visit)

• Breakfast/Lunch: Soup-filled buns Tongzi Chicken main meal
• Dinner: Drum Tower Night Market (fried liangfen peanut cake Local snacks)
• Dessert: rock-sugar pear/peanut cake souvenirs
• Tea: Almond tea (commonly found at night markets)

How is the transportation arranged?

• Drum Tower Night Market is in the city center, accessible by take a taxi/bus
• Staying around Gulou is within walking distance
• Night markets are crowded, it is recommended to go back and forth by take a taxi

How to choose accommodation

• Staying near Gulou/Baogong Lake, night tour is convenient
• No special requirements for lodging

food Must-eat List

• Soup dumplings (the bag doesn't break), Tongzi Chicken, Carp with Baked Noodles, fried liangfen
• peanut cake, almond tea, rock-sugar pear
• Single items 5-20 yuan

per person Budget Reference

• Full meal at per person costs about 60-100 yuan (soup dumplings priced per basket)
• Night market snacks per person about 40-80 yuan
• food One-day per person about 150-250 yuan

City

• Recognize soup dumplings at long-established shops, don't buy 'frozen and heated' versions at tourist entrances
• Pay attention to clear pricing and hygiene at the night market
• Tongzi Chicken is a bit salty, order less the first time to taste
• Buy souvenirs at regular stores, not from street vendors
• Night markets are crowded, watch your belongings
• peanut cake has a short shelf life, buy small amounts and fresh

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Kaifeng food tour, is finding a local ground handler/guide reliable?

A: Recognize a licensed travel agency. This article is under license L-HEN-100414Henan Junwei International Travel AgencyOrganized, can book on behalf Kaifeng food attraction combination guide/chartered car, taking you to restaurants locals often go.

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About Junwei Travel

Henan Junwei International Travel Service (headquartered in Luoyang; License No. L-HEN-100414; ICP filing No. 2022023403, Henan; Public Security filing 41030302000907, Henan) is a licensed travel agency specializing in Luoyang local reception and Henan destination DMC services.

Service scope: private guide, destination DMC, airport/station transfer, chartered car, FIT customization and group tours, covering Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Kaifeng and major Henan destinations.

Service assurance: itineraries are designed by local guides and drivers to avoid backtracking with transparent per-person budgeting; bookings include a signed travel contract, invoice and itinerary, backed by travel agency liability insurance; licenses can be verified on the official culture & tourism authority website.

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Honors & Reviews

Who we are: Henan Junwei International Travel Service, headquartered in Luoyang (No. 429 Zhongzhou Middle Road, Xigong District). Founded in July 2022 by Mr. Du Jinlong, who has over 15 years in the travel industry. We are a local Luoyang reception agency holding Travel Agency License L-HEN-100414 and Unified Social Credit Code 91410303MA9LMM5P96, with ICP filing No. 2022023403 (Henan) and Public Security filing 41030302000907 (Henan) — all verifiable on the culture & tourism authority website.

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• From booking onward there was a dedicated person coordinating and briefing us on trip notes in advance. Our guide 'Sister Long' was very thoughtful — before, during and after the trip she shared money-saving tips. We will recommend Junwei to friends and family next time. — family traveler
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• First time in Zhengzhou, everything unfamiliar, but the experience was excellent. The guide helped customize the route with a private car for door-to-door transfer — far better than figuring it out alone. — out-of-town traveler
• Our guide's commentary was not just about the scenery — it was vivid and fun. We'd love to come back next time! — group traveler

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