Zhengzhou, Henan — One of China's eight great ancient capitals, home to the world cultural heritage Shaolin Temple, the Five Great Mountains' Songshan, and the Mother River Yellow River. It is a premier tourist destination blending Shangdu culture, martial arts spirit, and Yellow River civilization.
Central urban area of Zhengzhou, commercial and cultural core
Old city marked by Erqi Tower, prosperous commerce
Core area of Zhengzhou Shangdu culture, Hui settlement
Political, economic and financial center of Zhengzhou, high-end business district
Western industrial zone of Zhengzhou, general aviation industry base
Northern ecological barrier of Zhengzhou, core area of Yellow River culture
Eastern new city of Zhengzhou, cultural tourism new area
County-level city under Zhengzhou, birthplace of Heluo culture
Western gateway of Zhengzhou, birthplace of chess culture
Important birthplace of Huangdi culture, historical and cultural city
Hometown of the Yellow Emperor, core area of Zhengzhou Airport Zone
Core area of Songshan culture, location of World Cultural Heritage
Explore Shaolin martial arts, climb Zhongyue Songshan Mountain, watch the surging Yellow River, and savor the charm of the Central Plains
In the morning, visit the Henan Provincial Museum to appreciate the essence of Central Plains civilization. In the afternoon, explore Erqi Memorial Tower and Dehua Pedestrian Street to experience the transformation of Zhengzhou city. In the evening, taste authentic Zhengzhou braised noodles and soak in the local atmosphere.
Spend the whole day exploring Songshan Shaolin Temple. In the morning, watch martial arts performances and visit the Permanent Residence Monastery and Pagoda Forest. In the afternoon, hike Sanhuang Village to experience the profound heritage of "all martial arts under heaven originate from Shaolin" and the natural beauty of Songshan Mountain.
In the morning, visit the Yellow River Scenic Area, see the statues of Emperors Yan and Huang, and overlook the Yellow River landscape. In the afternoon, return to the city to explore the Zhengzhou Shang City Ruins, experiencing the fusion of Yellow River civilization and Shangdu culture.
The most representative food of Zhengzhou, made from high-quality high-gluten flour hand-pulled noodles, served with lamb broth, lamb slices, seaweed, tofu skin, and other ingredients. The soup is fresh and delicious, the noodles chewy.
Classic Zhengzhou breakfast, made with pepper, chili, beef cubes, tofu skin, wood ear mushrooms, etc. Spicy and delicious, traditionally eaten with oil bun head (youmotou).
Zhengzhou's special braised dish, made from high-quality free-range chicken through multiple braising processes. Tender meat, savory and delicious, one of Henan's traditional famous dishes.
Traditional Zhengzhou pasta, where shredded pancake is braised with bean sprouts, shredded pork, etc. Rich in texture and aromatic, a local home-style comfort food.