Zhengzhou is in the middle of Henan Province in China. It is a very old city and also a very new city. It has a long history of over 3000 years. It was the capital long ago in the Shang Dynasty. Now it is a busy city with many people. You can see old ruins and tall new buildings. Everyone can find something they like here.
This city is full of old history. You can see ruins from the Shang Dynasty in the city. These ruins show how people lived in the past. The Yellow River is near the city. People call it China’s “Mother River”. It is very important to Chinese history. You can go to the Yellow River Scenic Area. There you can see the river and learn about it. You can also take a boat on the river.
Zhengzhou has many cultural places. The Shaolin Temple is close to the city. This is where Kung Fu started. Monks still practice Kung Fu there. You can watch them train. It is very interesting. The Longmen Grottoes are another place to see. There are many old Buddha statues carved in caves. They are very beautiful. In the city there is a Confucius Temple. It is a quiet place where people can go to think.
Now Zhengzhou is a modern city. It has new buildings and fast trains. The Zhengzhou East Railway Station is very big. But the city also has nice parks. People’s Park is in the city center. People go there to exercise or relax. There is also a zoo with many animals. You can see pandas there.
The food in Zhengzhou is very good. Henan food is fresh and mild. You should eat Braised Noodles. It is a noodle soup with meat and vegetables. Steamed Buns are soft and often have meat inside. Crispy Pancakes are a good snack. Yellow River Fish is cooked in sweet and sour sauce. It is very tasty. At night there are night markets with many food stalls. You can try many different foods there.
Zhengzhou has four seasons. Spring is warm with many flowers. Summer is hot so it is good to stay inside. Autumn is cool and good for being outside. Winter is cold and sometimes it snows.
Zhengzhou is a good city to visit. It is not as famous as Beijing or Shanghai but it is more real. You can learn about history and see modern life. You can eat good food and see nice places.
We welcome you to visit Zhengzhou with us at China Expedition Tours. We can help you see this city and other places in China. We will make sure you have a good trip. Come and see the real China with us.
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