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Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province in north-central China, is one of the eight ancient capitals of China and the major tourist city of Henan Province at present. Being a famous city of rich culture and glorious history, with its booming economy, Zhengzhou is now an important modern open city of inland China, rising rapidly in business and trade. With her advantageous geographic position, it functions as an important bridge in the national economic development.

Zhengzhou Facts
Chinese Name: 郑州  （zhèng zhòu）
Area: about 7,446 square km (almost 2,875 square miles)
Resident Population: 8.857 million
Area Code: 0371
Zip Code: 450000
City Flower: China rose

History of Zhengzhou

As one of the earliest residential areas of the ancient Chinese, Zhengzhou is called the cradle of Chinese ancient civilization with her long history. It was once the first acknowledged capital city in the history of China named Bo in the Shang Dynasty and this brings the history of Chinese capitals 300 years earlier.

What to see in Zhengzhou?

Located at the south bank of the Yellow River and the east of the Songshan Mountain, Zhengzhou has more than 150 tour attractions of various types, characterized by beautiful natural scenery, heavy historical flavor, the origin of culture and the Chinese Kung fu. Among them, the world’s famous Songshan Shaolin Temple is regarded as the holy land of Chinese Buddhism as well as the cradle of Shaolin Kung fu. The Grand Sight of Yellow River, the Yellow River tour area and the Huayuankou tour area reveal a marvelous picture to tourists -- the rich culture and the glorious history of the Yellow River and her colorful folk customs. The Native Place of Emperor Huangdi shows tourists a land which gave birth to Chinese civilization.For anyone interested in Chinese ancient history and wishing to know more on it, Zhengzhou is one city that should not be missed. Here are listed top attractions in Zhengzhou.

Songshan Mountain	Shaolin Temple	Zhengzhou Yellow River Scenic Area
Zhengzhou Confucian Temple	Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty Ruins	Shangqiu Ancient City

How to get to Zhengzhou?
Transportation provision in Zhengzhou City is excellent. Arriving and departing, whether by air, train or bus, is a smooth process as Zhengzhou is a center of transportation in middle China. You can find various grades of hotels inside and near the city. With comprehensive facilities, they provide safe and clean places to stay at a reasonable price. As a provincial capital, this city is the height of fashionable entertainment and shopping in Henan - you won't be disappointed.Zhengzhou is the well-developed highway network, passed by The 107 National Highway, 310 National Highway, Lianhuo Highway and Jinggang'ao Highway. Zhengzhou Long-distance bus station offers buses to Beijing, Wuhan, Changsha, Xian, etc.