Nanyang City lies in southwestern Henan Province near the border with Hubei and Shaanxi provinces. The city gets its name from Funiu Mountain to its south and Hanshui River to its north. To maintain its steady economic development, Nanyang continues to encourage native talents to return to the city and has been taking action to accelerate local entrepreneurship. It has also maintained its long-term cooperation with Beijing in several successful technological projects.
Facts of Nanyang
Chinese Name: 南阳 (nān yáng)
Population: 4,900,000
Area: 26,509 square kilometers, 
Nationalities: Han,Hui
Nanyang has jurisdiction over two administrative districts, four development zones, and 10 counties.

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History of Nanyang
The city boasts a long history and diverse culture, and has been named a famous national historical and cultural city by the State Council. It has 13 key cultural relics under state protection and 94 under provincial protection. It is also home to a large number of notable people, including "Medical Saint" Zhang Zhongjing from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220) and Zhuge Liang, a renowned military strategist from the Three Kingdoms period (220-280).

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What to see in Nanyang?
Sitting somewhere between the northern subtropics and warm temperate zone and positioned as a watershed of the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and Huaihe River, Nanyang's spectacular scenery features aspects of both South and North China. The city's rich natural resources and breathtaking scenery make it a hotspot for tourists from around the country. Numerous 4A and 5A tourist attractions have been established around the city.

Funiushan Geopark	Baotianman Scenic Area	Laojieling Scenic Area
Shedian Ancient Town	Nanyang Wuhou Temple	Zhang Heng's Tomb

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How to get to Nanyang?
Linking the east with the west and the south with the north, Nanyang serves as a traffic hub and enjoys convenient access to surrounding areas. It has developed a modern comprehensive transportation network based on highways, railroads, and planes, and supported by main roads. Nanyang entered the "gaotie" (high-speed train) era when the Zhengzhou-Wanzhou high-speed railway was put into service in 2018.
By Train:
Jiaozuo–Liuzhou Railway runs through Nanyang, and the planned Nanjing–Xi'an Railway will meet the Jiaozuo–Liuzhou Railway in Nanyang. They connect Nanyang to Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi'an, Chongqing, Yichang, etc.
Inquiries at Nanyang Train Station: 0377–63082222; 1602222
Ticket service at Nanyang Train Station: 0377–63085555

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When to visit Nanyang?
Nanyang  City enjoys a warm temperate continental monsoon climate, bearing superior natural environment. It has four distinct seasons and there are thirty-one rivers in total, constituting an interlacing water network. Its annual average temperature is about 15°C (59°F).
When to Go: spring and autumn

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Nanyang Travel Tips
Nanyang, rich in silk in ancient times, had an advantageous geographical location and convenient waterway transportation. Therefore, many merchants gathered here to do business with the merchants from the Western Regions. Lots of materials like documents and western cultural relics excavated in Nanyang proves that it was one of the starting points of the Silk Road.
 

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