鼓楼夜市
Gulou Night Market
Gulou Night Market is the most representative night market in Kaifeng. It is also one of the earliest night markets in China and the only night market open all year round in Henan Province. It was recorded as early as "Tokyo Menghualu". With the Drum Tower as the background, the night view that blends the ancient and the modern is unique, making it an iconic place to experience the "Bianjing" night market. The core highlights are snacks and everyday atmosphere: soup dumplings, fried jelly, mutton steamed buns, almond tea, baked carp noodles, peanut cakes, etc. There are also experiences such as ordering tea from the Song Dynasty and checking in with Hanfu.
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鼓楼夜市
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
Located in Gulou South Square, Gulou Street, Gulou District, in the city center; about 10 minutes by taxi from Kaifeng Station and more than 20 minutes from Kaifeng North Station. Parking nearby is difficult, so it is recommended to take a taxi or ride a shared electric scooter.
Practical notes
If you want to take a panoramic view of the Drum Tower, you can go to the observation deck on the second floor of the nearby KFC. Please note that the elevator will be out of service late. There are many people with many things to do, so be careful to keep your belongings; there are notes that some stalls in Gulou have high prices and are obviously trying to attract customers, so you can do more comparisons before placing an order. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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