Top Five Places To Vsit in Zhengzhou, Henan Province
Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan Province
, is geographically the center city of China. It is renowned as one of the eight historical capitals of China. Early as 3600 years ago, Zhengzhou was the capital of the Shang Dynasty (1766 BC - 1050 BC). During the following dynasties, it served as capital for four times. It is considered to be the cradle of China's civilization. If you want to explore the ancient Chinese history and culture,
Zhengzhou tours may be a worth trip. Here are some top attractions in Zhengzhou.
1. Henan National Museum
Henan Museum, built in 1927, is one of the oldest and largest museums in China. Its site changed for several times and finally lies at Nongye Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou, Henan. It is a history and art museum with a collection of more than 130,000 pieces of cultural relics through the ages, of which more than 5,000 pieces are treasures of the first and second grades. They are rich in contents, presenting a spectacular sight to visitors.
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Shaolin Temple
Because of the Kung Fu TV series of the 1970s and movies about Shaolin Kungfu, this Buddhist temple in Henan Province became known around the world. The temple has a long history. It was destroyed or closed and reopened and rebuilt over and over. There is now a government supported Shaolin School there that teaches Wushu fighting styles. There is a graveyard area with the remains of people from many centuries.
3. Mount Songshan
Mount Songshan, one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, is of great historical and cultural significance. It was long being an important venue for the ancient Chinese emperors, kings and ministers to hold grand ceremony of worship of heaven to pray and say thanks for peace and prosperity. Also, poets, men of letters came here to propagate doctrines of the ancient sages; princes, dukes, ministers came here to deliver a sermon; Chinese and foreign tourists have been coming to admire the wonderful views.
4. Dahe Village Ruins
Discovered in autumn of 1964, it covers an area of 300,000 square meters. During 1972 to 1980, the museum in Zhengzhou city had explored 11 times and found a lot of relics such as tombs, ashes pits, foundations.
5. Dahuting Tombs of Han Dynasty
Dahuting Tombs of Han Dynasty are located in Xinmi City, 6 km away from Zhengzhou City. They are regarded as the largest tombs of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China with an area of 33,000 square meters. There are two tombs, eastern tomb and western tomb, which have a history of over 1,800 years and are about 30 meters apart from each other. They are similar in internal structure and style. Long and wide sloping tomb passages exist in both graves.
Besides these attractions, there are much to see in Zhengzhou. Want to experience the long hsitory of China? Now Book your
tour to Zhengzhou now.
Top Five Places To Vsit in Zhengzhou, Henan Province
By: Mike He
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