Kaifeng Mansion, located on the north bank of Baogong East Lake in Kaifeng City, Henan Province, was the administrative and judicial office of Kyoto officials in the Northern Song Dynasty. It is known as the capital of the world and is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.
According to historical records, there were 183 governors in Kaifeng Prefecture in the Northern Song Dynasty. Bao Gong was especially famous at home and abroad for his seat in Nanya.
Today's rebuilt Kaifeng Mansion covers an area of ??more than 60 acres and has a construction area of ??13,600 square meters. It echoes the Bao Gong Temple located in Bao Gong West Lake and sets off against the rippling blue waters of the three lakes, forming a beautiful landscape of East Mansion, West Temple, pavilions and clear water.
The inscription tablet of Kaifeng Prefecture records the appointment status of more than 200 governors of Kaifeng Prefecture.
Among them, the three emperors Taizong, Zhenzong and Qinzong of the Song Dynasty all lived here, and a large number of outstanding politicians including Kou Zhun, Bao Zheng, Ouyang Xiu, Fan Zhongyan, Su Shi, Sima Guang, Su Song, Cai Xiang, Zong Ze, etc.
Thinkers, writers, and military strategists served here.
Kaifeng’s delicacies and snacks 1. Baked Carp Noodles: Kaifeng’s traditional famous dish. It is made up of two famous dishes: “Sweet and Sour Fish” and “Baked Noodles”.
It is characterized by its jujube red color, softness and freshness; the baked noodles are as thin as hair, fluffy and crispy.
2. Set of Four Treasures: It has bright color, mellow aroma, not fat or greasy, refreshing and delicious, and has a long aftertaste.
3. Peanut cake: Kaifeng is rich in peanuts. The peanut cake made with peanuts as raw materials has unique local characteristics and has long been famous.
4. Tongzi chicken: plump in shape, unique in shape, golden in color, fat but not greasy, tender and crispy.
5. Almond tea: Almond tea is a snack introduced from the palace to the people.
It uses refined almond powder as the main ingredient, brewed with boiling water in a large copper pot made of dragon and phoenix, and is supplemented with more than ten kinds of condiments such as almonds, peanuts, sesame seeds, roses, osmanthus, raisins, wolfberry, cherries, and white sugar.
With bright color and pure fragrance, it is a good product for nourishing and prolonging life.