As a provincial capital, Zhengzhou is the center of fashionable entertainment and shopping in Henan. For anyone interested in Chinese ancient history and wishing to know more about it, Zhengzhou is one city that should not be missed.
Zhengzhou is an old dynamic city. About 3500 years ago, it had become the capital of the Shang Dynasty. Zhengzhou had been a capital city for five times, respectively of the dynasties of Xia and Shang and of the states of Guan, Zheng and Han; and a prefecture in the eight dynasties of Sui, Tang, the Five Dynasties, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing. Zhengzhou covers an area of 7,446.2 square kilometers, governing six districts, five cities and one township, including Gongyi city which is the birthplace of Dufu, a world famous poet, Xinzhen city where Huang emperor, the ancestor of Huaxia civilization was born, Yingyang city, and Xinmi where the Mi jade is produced. The city is developing fast during recent years. The market system is being perfected and the retail network has taken its preliminary shape. More than 100 national or regional trade fairs take place in Zhengzhou each year.
Zhengzhou 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. After the Longhai Railway (Lanzhou to Lianyungang) and Jingjiu Railway (Beijing to Kowloon) were completed, their intersection, Zhengzhou, became a vital transportation hub. Then, the transportation provision in the city is excellent. Arriving and departing, whether by air, train or bus, is a smooth process.
With a pleasant climate, Zhengzhou is agreeable to travel all the year round. The hottest month is July and the average temperature is about 27 C (80.6 F) while the coldest month is January with an average temperature of -0.2 C (31.64 F). Autumn and spring are the best and the peak tourist seasons. You can enjoy a more beautiful Zhengzhou at that time.