Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province in China, is a major birthplace of Chinese civilization. A national historical and cultural city, it encompasses a history of more than 5,000 years. It is the capital of the Shang Dynasty in ancient China and the modern green city, which can be seen in its lush and lively scenery. Taking a trip to Zhengzhou, you‘ll be amazed by its beauty.
Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area
It is a world-famous tourist attraction, located at the foot of Shaoshi Peak of Songshan Mountains, one of the five famous mountains in China. It includes the Shaolin Temple – the birthplace of Zen and Shaolin martial arts that is praised as “The First Temple of China”, the largest temple cluster in China, and Shaoshi Que – the earliest stone memorial tablet found in China.
The Hometown of the Yellow Emperor
It has been listed as a national cultural heritage site. Here you can visit Chinese Surname Square, Xuanyuan Temple (including the Front Area), Ancestor Worship Square and the Yellow Emperor Memorial Hall. Every year, Chinese people come here to worship the Yellow Emperor, and it is the main site for Chinese people at home and abroad to worship their ancestors.
Zhengzhou Yellow River Cultural Park
The park includes five scenic spots: Wulongfeng, Yueshan Temple, Dayu Mountain, Yan and Huang Emperors‘ Statues, and Xinghai Lake. There are more than 40 views among these spots, including Yan and Huang Emperors‘ Statues, statues of historical Chinese celebrities, Statue of Huanghe Mother, Statue of Dayu, the Yellow River Forest of Steles, and the Zhengzhou Yellow River No. 1 Railway Bridge.
The Henan Museum
One of the earliest museums in China, the Henan Museum is home to more than 170,000 cultural relics, including prehistoric cultural relics, bronze wares from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, ceramics, jade and stone carvings. Collecting a large number of varied fine cultural relics of great value, the Museum shows how Chinese civilization developed and explains why it developed as it did.
The Zhengzhou Shangdu Site Museum
The museum is a site museum focused on the culture of the early Shang Dynasty. Composed of city walls, the Museum is located in the Zhengzhou Shangdu Site Ruins Park. With an exhibition hall covering an area of about 5,500 square meters, it displays more than 1,000 cultural relics such as bronze, jade, bone and pottery, as well as archaeological research results and site protection achievements at the Zhengzhou Shangdu Site.
The Fuxi Mountain Grand Canyon
It is famous for its distinct red rock valley group landscapes, featuring Fuxi Culture and Red Stone Grand Canyon. Here you can visit Wolong Pavilion, the Shrine of God Li, the site of Nuwa Patching the Sky, Huanglong Pond, Guanyun Waterfall, Muyun Ladder and more, enjoying the gorgeous canyon scenery
The Zhengzhou Shangdu Site Museum is a site museum focused on the culture of the early Shang Dynasty. Composed of city walls, the Museum is located in the Zhengzhou Shangdu Site Ruins Park. With an exhibition hall covering an area of about 5,500 square meters, it displays more than 1,000 cultural relics such as bronze, jade, bone and pottery, as well as archaeological research results and site protection achievements at the Zhengzhou Shangdu Site.