Brief Introduction of Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan Province, is located in the middle

of China, about 760 km (about 472 miles) south of Beijing and 480

kilometers (about 298 miles) east of Xian. It is also the Chinese important

interior open city and the historical city. North Zhengzhou is near Yellow

River, south depends on Mt. Songshan, west neighbour 13 dynasty ancient

capital Luoyang, east neighbour seven dynasty ancient capital Kaifeng.  

Zhengzhou is in itself also Chinese one of eight big ancient capitals.

The city is the first destination for any Henan Tour. The ancient city

was the capital of Shang Dynasty (16th - 11th century BC) 3,500 years ago

when porcelain and the Chinese technique of bronze smelting were

comparatively more developed. A green ceramic glaze pot unearthed in

Zhengzhou has been shown to be the most ancient porcelain in China. A long

history has left Zhengzhou with many cultural and historic sites. Shaolin

Temple situated at the foot of Mt. Song is the cradle of Shaolin Kong Fu.

If you are interested in Chinese Kong Fu, the temple and the performances

must be seen. One of the four Academies of Classical Learning in the Song

Dynasty (960 - 1279), Songyang Shuyuan, gives a complete depiction of

Chinese ancient education. In addition, many ancient tombs, temple

buildings and battle sites all show the dense culture of Zhengzhou.

Transportation provision in the 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,

Zhengzhou is the height of fashionable entertainment and shopping in Henan

- you won't be disappointed.

With a pleasant climate, Zhengzhou is welcoming all year round. The

hottest month is July and the average temperature is about 27C (80.6F)

while the coldest month is January with an average temperature of -0.2C

(31.64F). Autumn and spring are the best and the peak tourist seasons.

You can enjoy a more beautiful Zhengzhou at that time.

For anyone interested in Chinese ancient history and wishing to know more

on it, Zhengzhou is one city that should not be missed.