Zhengzhou

Hi,
Its Suki. Zhenzhou is said to boast to be one of the origins of the Chinese nation, because it is so old.

Overview of Zhengzhou 郑州简介

Zhengzhou is the capital of Henan province, and the ancient capital of the Shang Dynasty (1600-1100 BCE). Zhengzhou is a historically significant city of ancient China. During the Shang Dynasty, it was a walled city and the ruins still stand. They were also early makers and users of bronze that they used for military and ritual use.

In 2004, China named Zhengzhou its eighth ancient city; and “as a civilization is junior only to ancient Egypt, India, and Babylon,” (http://www.world66.com/asia/northeastasia/china/henan_province/zhengzhou).



Touring sites say that because Zhengzhou is a provincial capital, “is the height of fashionable entertainment and shopping in Henan – you won’t be disappointed.”

The weather should be comfortable, we should be there during the most desirable time of the year. Today’s temperature, May 7th, is 65 degrees F, with mist, so we might want a light jacket when we go to Shaolin Temple. Take into account the elevation of about 3K feet, forrest, and mist.

Zhenzhou has just concluded the Ancestor Worshipping Ceremony of 2007. It was celebrated at the Birthplace of Emperor Huang Xuanyuan, who “is the common ancestor or all the Chinese in the world,” (http://www.zhengzhou.gov.cn/zfwz/detail/detail.jsp?id=070418094647).


Recommended area attractions are the Shaolin Temple, the Yellow River Scenic Area, Huge Statues of Emperor Yan & Huang, and the Birthplace of Emperor Huang Scenic Area.

Zhengzhou adopted the China rose as the city’s flower in 1983, and are in the midst of celebrating their venerated flower at this moment with the First Chinese China rose exhibition. The exhibit opened in Zhenzhou April 28th and will continue through May 16th. Twenty cities in China have participated in the show. Zhengzhou will plant 2 million roses this year and will build a China rose park, this year.


Web Bits:

Mt. Songshan Mt. Songshan, 1,512 meters above sea level, is one of China's Five sacred Mountains and is known for its majesty and magnificent view. The entire site is composed mainly of the Taishi and Shaoshi mountains and covers over 70 kilometers of the central plain. It is Listed as one of the 44 key sightseeing zones in China. Mt. Songshan has a total of 72 peaks, each with its unique grace and charm. A special geological formation in the region is known as "Five Generations Under the Same Roof ".The 20 famous scenic sites on the mountains all have spectacular peaks valleys, caves, waterfalls , springs and forests. Scenic spots particularly worth touring include: watching the Moon at Songmen Gate, Qiyin Summer Resort, Feast in the middle of Shizong River, Shaolin Temple (known as the First Temple Under Heaven), the Star watching Terrain, the oldest existing brick tower in China, and Zhongyue Temple which is the largest existing Daoist temple among the Tive Sacred Mountains.
http://www.zhengzhou.gov.cn/zfwz/detail/detail.jsp?id=060419013242


General Introduction
General Information Zhengzhou is an old city. As early as 3500 years ago, it had become a major capital city of the Shang Dynasty. With a long history, Zhengzhou boasts one of the origins of the Chinese nation, giving birth to a brilliant culture of the Chinese nation. 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.
Location of Zhengzhou
With the Yellow River to the north, the Songshan Mountains to the west and the Huanghuai Plains to both the east and the south, Zhengzhou is located in an area in the Central Plains between Latitude 34`16` N-34 8` N and Longitude 112`42` E-114`14`E. The city proper occupies 1,0113.32 Square kilometers including the built-up area of 137.5 square kilometers.
Investment
Zhengzhou foreign Investment Center had been established by Zhengzhou People`s Government, responsible for the introduction, examination and approval, and administration of enterprises with foreign investment. The Center integrates the business of foreign trade and economic cooperation, industry and commerce ......
http://www.zhengzhou.org.cn/english/english.php