Zhengzhou is a hub of transportation for the Henan Province, so travel in and out of the city by road, rail and air is quite simple. The airport is located 25 kilometers outside of the city but the railway station, which services many of the same ... Read More>>
Zhengzhou sits just south of the majestic Yellow River, in the centre of China. It is the capital of Henan province, acting as a hub for the area's transportation, economy and culture. It is one of the oldest capitals in China, linked to the legendary ... Read More>>
Vital Statistics (2006) GDP: RMB200 billion GDP per Capita: RMB27,798 Economic Growth Rate: 15.7% Population: 4.36 million (urban) – 2.88 million (rural) FDI: US$610 million Annual Average RMBWage: 18,861 Government Effectiveness Rating: 66th 2006 ... Read More>>
Er Qi Road Commercial Street 二七路商业街 The most prosperous commercial street in Zhengzhou, full of domestic and international brand clothing shops on both sides of Erqi Road. Zhengzhou Great Shanghai Walking Street 郑州大上海城步行街 Consists of ... Read More>>
Long distance bus services into Zhengzhou are relatively easy from major destinations in China such as Luoyang and Beijing thanks to the expressways which radiate from the city. There are many bus stations in Zhengzhou, each with long lists of overlapping ... Read More>>
The bars and KTV lounges in Zhengzhou are typical of those in many Chinese cities: the streets are filled with neon lights and bars such as Top Ten Hot Dancing or Babybody pump out dance music and slow rock. Most of the larger hotels have their own bars, ... Read More>>
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) The closest airport to Zhengzhou is the Xinzheng Airport around 25 kilometers southeast of the city. The domestic destinations served by the airport include Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi'an and ... Read More>>
Zhengzhou covers an area of nearly 7.5 thousand square kilometers, of which the urban area is 1,010.3 square kilometers. It has a total population of 8.63 million, 4.25 million of whom live in urban areas. Among the city’s permanent residents, there ... Read More>>
Thanks to its strategic geographical location, Zhengzhou has long been a major transport hub along the Yellow River. Though you probably can't find everything you want here, shopping districts are perfectly adequate. The main thriving commercial areas ... Read More>>
Liyu Sanchi (Li Yu San Chi) 鲤鱼三吃 Liyu Sanchi (Three cooking methods of Cyprinoid) is the famous Zhengzhou traditional dish. The Cyprinoid, a type of Carp from the Yellow River is soaked in fresh water for two or three days prior to cooking to remove ... Read More>>
Ge’s Men Bing (Ge Ji Men Bing) 葛记焖饼 Men Bing (Stew Cake) is one of the most popular snacks native to Zhengzhou. It is comprised of meat and vegetables under tasty dough, cooked to perfection. Depending on the time of the year, the taste of men ... Read More>>
Travel by bus in Zhengzhou is relatively cheap, with a trip on an air-conditioned bus costing 2 RMB, or a cheaper non-air conditioned bus journey costing 1 RMB. The buses have begun to use recordings in both Chinese and English to announce upcoming stops ... Read More>>
Traveling into Zhengzhou is especially popular in Autumn, when the city holds two major festivals: the China Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival and Xizheng Date Village Tour. Visitors are advised to book in advance if they intend to travel ... Read More>>
• GDP: RMB 491.2 billion (2011) • Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 21,612 (2011) • Economic Growth Rate: 13.2% (2011) • Resident Population: 8.627 million (2010) • Unemployment Rate: 3% (2010) • Enrollment ... Read More>>
Unlike the engaging cities of Beijing and Shanghai, Zhengzhou has lost much of its local charm during recent modernization. However it has had a long and varied history that has left it with several tourist destinations and attractions that visitors should ... Read More>>
Zhengzhou is situated in the Henan Province, in the centre of China, south of the Yellow River. Summers in the city usually reach around 27C in July: this month also experiences high levels of rainfall, which is highest during July, August and September. In ... Read More>>
For several thousand years, the chefs of Henan have created dishes that pay homage to the emperors of China's various dynasties, several of which set up their capitals here in ancient times. Archaeological digs in Zhengzhou have turned up Neolithic utensils ... Read More>>
Zhengzhou Station on Datong Lu is the only passenger station in the city, though there are two cargo stations, which will not be of use to most visitors. Zhengzhou is a key hinge for the Long-Hai and Jing-Guang railway lines: consequentially, visitors can ... Read More>>
Hiring a car in Zhengzhou is not easy for those without a Chinese driver's license, but visitors can hire a car with a driver easily from many of the car rental agencies in the city. Visitors planning on travelling long distances or anticipating taking many ... Read More>>
Zhengzhou cabs charge 8 RMB for the first 2 km and then 1.5 RMB for each kilometer thereafter. For waiting, the charge is 1.5 RMB for 5 minutes. Other waiting times, such as traffic, are not counted in the final total. Trips exceeding 12 km have a charge of ... Read More>>
China Country Code Number: 0086 Zhengzhou City Code Number: 0371 Emergency & Most Commonly Used Police: 110 Fire: 119 Ambulance: 120 Local Directory Assistance: 114 Weather Report: 12121 Reporting Traffic Accident: 122 China Mobile: 10000 China Unicom: ... Read More>>
Trolley Buses Trolley buses operated throughout the city, with most of the lines crossing at the railway station. The trolley buses cost the same as the city's public buses: 1-2 RMB. Pedi cabs Pedi cabs are a great option for short journeys: the starting ... Read More>>