Kaifeng ( 14 )

Dragon Pavilion ( 6 )
As the pictures show, Dragon Pavilion is not a pavilion, but a huge imperial palace complex. So far, it has more than 1,000 years' history. Like other imperial buildings, the stone lion statues, dragon carvings, evergreen pine trees can be seen there. In the park, there is a lake with a bridge over it. Additionally, the residence of the hero Yang Ye, who was a very famous general of the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), also lies in the park. He and his family were heroes fighting against the invaders from Liao State.

Iron Pagoda ( 2 )
The Iron Pagoda in the Iron Pagoda Park was built in the Song Dynasty. With a glazed-tile surface, it's made of wood. Under the blue sky, the pagoda looks quite solemn.

Memorial Temple of Lord Bao ( 1 )
Bao Zheng was an upright judge of the Northern Song Dynasty. He solved many complicated cases. Standing on ordinary people's side, he helped them clear injustice and asserted fairness. He didn't fear the dignitary and the rich. When he knew his uncle committed a crime, he didn't hush up the fact and arrested his uncle. Thus, among the people, he was called Lord Bao, or Bao Qingtian. Moreover, in Chinese fairy story, Bao Zheng is an infernal judge in charge of a person's birth and death.

Xiangguo Temple ( 5 )
As one of the most famous temples in China, the Xiangguo Temple was built in the Northern and Southern Dynasties (386-589). In this group of pictures, you will see the entrance to the temple and the colorful statues of Buddha, Heavenly King figures, gilded Bodhisattva and the magnificent Drum Tower in the temple.

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