Kaifeng

American

[kahy-fuhng] / ˈkaɪˈfʌŋ /

noun

Pinyin, Wade-Giles.

a city in NE Henan province, in E China: a former provincial capital.

Kaifeng British

/ ˈkaɪˈfɛŋ /

noun

a city in E China, in N Henan on the Yellow River: one of the oldest cities in China and its capital (as Pien-liang) from 907 to 1126. Pop: 810 000 (2005 est)

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Recognizing Ibn al-Wardi's work as a fictional composition allows historians to shift focus toward earlier, lesser-known epidemics, such as those that struck Damascus in 1258 and Kaifeng in 1232-33.

From Science Daily

What should have been a boost to the ancient city of Kaifeng’s economy backfired when the trend went viral - tens of thousands on rented bikes cycled through the night from nearby Zhenghou for breakfast.

From BBC

Before Friday night's gridlock Kaifeng officials even announced special discounts and events for college students.

From BBC

Many of those who made it to Kaifeng didn't end up having a good time either.

From BBC

"I really regret going. As I sat in a restaurant eating my meal, I heard the owner criticising college students for having nothing to do... I'm really sorry for affecting the people in Kaifeng," the student said on social media platform Xiaohongshu.

From BBC

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