Internationally known for its amazing culmination of culture and history, Zhengzhou is an ideal city for travelers and residents alike. It is the provincial capital of Henan Province and an important transport hub in central China, and also serves as the centre of the city's economic and cultural life as well as its cultural and religious life. The province has a population of over 1.5 million people and over 2 million inhabitants, and is home to more than 2,000 temples and temples of different cultures and religions.

Getting to Zhengzhou: You can take direct domestic or international flights to and from Zheng Zhou or take a high-speed train from Luoyang, Beijing, Shanghai and Xian. To help you understand the location of transport and nearby attractions, we have selected some useful maps, including a map and detailed description of all attractions, as well as a list of local restaurants and shops. The journey to Zhengzhou takes only 2 hours; high-speed trains can run from Luoysang or Beijing to Shanghai or Xians, but take only 40 minutes.

There is the possibility to take direct domestic or international flights from Shanghai, Beijing, Shanghai or Xian to and from Zheng Zhou. You can choose from a wide range of flights, including direct flights from Beijing to Zhengzhou and direct flights to Shanghai and Xians. We have organized a good rest and a good night's sleep on the high-speed train from Luoyang or Beijing or Xi'an.

The airport shuttle bus costs 22 RMB and is centrally located, so you can take a taxi from the airport to your hotel as long as you bring the name and address of the hotel to show to the driver, preferably in Chinese. If you are travelling to a new city in China, you should take taxis, as they are still quite affordable and more comfortable than buses.

In Zhengzhou visitors can visit the Shaolin Grottoes and view relics of the ancient world, including Songyue Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in China and one of the few 6th century pagodas in the world. One of the few 16th century pagodas that need to be kept properly and the only known Chinese brick pagoda that has been worked to perfection. Take the minibus from the airport and drive to the city centre or to Zheng Zhou city centre, which is just a short walk away.

Shaolin Temple (also known as monk temple) is located in the city center of Zhengzhou, a short walk from Zheng Zhou Airport and a few minutes walk from the airport, in the heart of the city.

The city houses a collection of architecture and art dating from the iconic dynasty. Henan has one of the largest collections of ancient and modern art and architecture in the world. Located in the north - in the centre of this province, it is located in the Huang He (Yellow River) valley, where it widens to flow north and then south through Zhengzhou City. The Yellow River makes its way through Henan and is an important source of water for the Yangtze River, the largest river in China.

Yin Xu has built a reputation as a top artist in the world's most renowned art galleries and museums.

Zhengzhou was designated China's eighth ancient city 3,600 years ago, recognized as the capital of the Shang Dynasty, or Shang Dynasty, and served as the capital four times later during the state dynasties. The foundations and walls of the old Shang City, which are still preserved, are still visible on the outskirts of the city. It played a key role in China's "early civilization" and developed its early bronze industry.

The ruins of the last capital of the Chinese Shang are located on the outskirts of Zhengzhou, just a few kilometers from the city center. As the birthplace of Chinese civilization, Henan has a rich history and heritage, and the museum is a must-see - check out the place for anyone interested in history, culture and history in general. Yin Xu is the oldest museum in the world and houses the largest collection of ancient cultural objects in China. As you drive through the ancient city, you can find the remains of the city of Shang and its ruins, as well as other ancient monuments, the Museum of the Cultural Heritage of the Ancient Civilization of Henan. The Henan Museum is one of the oldest museums in China and houses more than 130,000 cultural relics unearthed over the centuries.

The city won the title of "Green City of Central China" for the characteristic trees of Zhengzhou, the Chinese trees that are planted on both sides of the main street in the city. The city's green urban status and natural beauty have earned it the reputation of one of China's most beautiful cities, and it is home to the world's largest number of green trees.