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Iron Pagoda

55m pagoda built 1049 AD, covered in glazed iron-colored tiles. The oldest building in Kaifeng, survived earthquakes…

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★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)

1 hour

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Overview

Key takeaway

55m pagoda built 1049 AD, covered in glazed iron-colored tiles. The oldest building in Kaifeng, survived earthquakes and floods for 1,000 years.

Time & cost

Plan 1 hour. Budget: $4. Hours: Reference: roughly 08:30–18:00 in regular season, with evening extension to ~21:00 on summer/holiday nights per announcement (platform listings conflict — 18:00 vs 21:00). Confirm the park's official WeChat account for the day..

Best for

Best for first-time Kaifeng visitors who want a clear 1 hour stop without guesswork.

Practical

Price$4

Duration1 hour

HoursReference: roughly 08:30–18:00 in regular season, with evening extension to ~21:00 on summer/holiday nights per announcement (platform listings conflict — 18:00 vs 21:00). Confirm the park's official WeChat account for the day.

Getting thereBeimen Avenue 210 (Shunhe Hui District); city buses from the old town core, short Didi ride.

Tips

On site

Tickets via the official '铁塔景区' WeChat account or on site; the pagoda stairwell is narrow and one-way, with flow control at peak times.

Timing

Leave with hours in mind (Reference: roughly 08:30–18:00 in regular season, with evening extension to ~21:00 on summer/holiday nights per announcement (platform listings conflict — 18:00 vs 21:00). Confirm the park's official WeChat account for the day.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

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Show the Chinese name “铁塔” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn rùkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Wǒ yǒu yùyuē / ménpiào, xièxie.

Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.

Location & how to go

Iron Pagoda, Kaifeng

MetroBeimen Avenue 210 (Shunhe Hui District); city buses from the old town core, short Didi ride.

BusBeimen Avenue 210 (Shunhe Hui District); city buses from the old town core, short Didi ride.

Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “铁塔” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 verified reviews

Editor verification notes

Operational notes from the ChinaPie editorial team — not traveler ratings, and not counted toward stars.

ChinaPie Editors
Editor verification note2026-08-12
Editor note: the English-friendly entrance is often the south or main visitor gate — confirm on the day. Show any QR from this guide at the ticket booth.
ChinaPie Editors
Editor verification note2026-08-30
We re-checked the opening hours and metro exit on site; signage matches the guide above.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Iron Pagoda?

What are the opening hours of Iron Pagoda?

Reference: roughly 08:30–18:00 in regular season, with evening extension to ~21:00 on summer/holiday nights per announcement (platform listings conflict — 18:00 vs 21:00). Confirm the park's official WeChat account for the day.

How do I get to Iron Pagoda?

Beimen Avenue 210 (Shunhe Hui District); city buses from the old town core, short Didi ride.

How long should I spend at Iron Pagoda?

1 hour

Any practical tips for Iron Pagoda?

Tickets via the official '铁塔景区' WeChat account or on site; the pagoda stairwell is narrow and one-way, with flow control at peak times.

Is Iron Pagoda in Kaifeng easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.