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Zhengzhou

Sun, 06/06/2010 - 09:54
Zhengzhou is located in the heart of China, where the Yellow River and the Beijing-Guangzhou railway intersect. It is 722 km or 447mi south of Beijing and 1756 km or 1088 mi north of Guangzhou. The region around Zhengzhou has a long history that goes back thousands of years, where the capital of the Shang Dynasty was once located. The city itself, however, is relatively young, which has developed largely due to the increasing importance of railway transportation in the modern times. It was in 1954 that Zhengzhou became the capital of Henan Province and today plays an active role in the political, economic and cultural of the province and central China in general.

Attractions

  • Dahecun Historical Site

    Civilization started early in the region around Zhengzhou. Dahecun, 10 km north of the city, is a site where remains of Yangshao Culture, Longshan Culture and Shang Dynasty have been unearthed. Yangshao Culture was a neolithic culture that originated in West China approximately 5,000 years before our times. Longshan Culture, another neolithic culture, was based in East China and was slightly later than Yangshao Culture. The Shang Dynasty ruled central China from 1,600 BC - 1046 BC. Over 3 hectares in area, the Dahecun Historical Site displays some excavated artifacts.

  • Henan Museum

    The museum is the foremost museum in Henan Province. Occupying 2.5 acres of land, the museum has a strong collection of historical artifacts and artworks. Notable exhibitions at the museum include those on the origin of the Chinese civilization, ancient bronze vessels and jade sculptures, as well as treasures of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

  • Mangshan Yellow River Scenic Area

    The scenic area is located 30 km north of Zhengzhou. Here one can take a look at the Yellow River that flows by.

Zhengzhou Transportation


Airport:

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport is 30 km southeast of the city center. The airport is connected to the city by shuttle buses and taxis.

Railway Station:

Zhengzhou Railway Station is located in the heart of the city, near the intersection of Zhengxing Street and Fushou Street.

Long Distance Bus Stations:

Zhengzhou Long Distance Passenger Transportation General Station (Zhengzhou Changtu Keyun Zong Zhan), intersection of Hanghai Zhong Street and Jingguang Zhong Street. Zhengzhou Long Distance Bus Central Station (Zhengzhou Changtu Qiche Zhongxin Zhan), next Zhengzhou Railway Station. Zhengzhou Long Distance Bus East Station, on Jingshui Road, near Jinshuilu interchange. Zhengzhou Long Distance Bus West Station, near Jinshuilu the intersection of Jianshe Xi Road and Qinling Road. Zhengzhou Long Distance Bus South Station, near the intersection of Longhai Dong Road and Nanguan Street. Zhengzhou Long Distance Bus North Station, No. 13 Huayuan Road.

Taxi:

¥6 for the first 2 km; ¥1.5 for each additional km.

Zhengzhou Map



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