The capital city of Henan Province, Zhengzhou is located in the middle of China, about 760 km (about 472 miles) south of Beijing and 480 kilometers (about 298 miles) east of Xian. After the Longhai Railway (Lanzhou to Lianyungang) and Jingjiu Railway (Beijing to Kowloon) were completed, their intersection, Zhengzhou, became a vital transportation hub. Thanks to this important position, the city has prospered.
With a pleasant climate, Zhengzhou is welcoming all year round. The hottest month is July and the average temperature is about 27
C (80.6F) while the coldest month is January with an average temperature of -0.2C (31.64F). Autumn and spring are the best and the peak tourist seasons. You can enjoy a more beautiful Zhengzhou at that time.
The city is a national historical and cultural city and also the first destination for any Henan Tour. The ancient city was the capital of Shang Dynasty (16th - 11th century BC) 3,500 years ago when porcelain and the Chinese technique of bronze smelting were comparatively more developed. 
A green ceramic glaze pot unearthed in Zhengzhou has been shown to be the most ancient porcelain in China. A long history has left Zhengzhou with many cultural and historic sites. Shaolin Temple situated at the foot of Mt. Song is the cradle of Shaolin Kong Fu. If you are interested in Chinese Kong Fu, the temple and the performances must be seen. One of the four Academies of Classical Learning in the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279), Songyang Shuyuan, gives a complete depiction of Chinese ancient education. In addition, many ancient tombs, temple buildings and battle sites all show the dense culture of Zhengzhou.
Transportation provision in the city is excellent. Arriving and departing, whether by air, train or bus, is a smooth process as Zhengzhou is a center of transportation in middle China. 
You can find various grades of hotels inside and near the city. With comprehensive facilities, they provide safe and clean places to stay at a reasonable price. As a provincial capital, Zhengzhou is the height of fashionable entertainment and shopping in Henan - you won't be disappointed.
For anyone interested in Chinese ancient history and wishing to know more on it, Zhengzhou is one city that should not be missed.
Zhengzhou Tour Information:
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Travelers' Voices on Zhengzhou
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Sep. 19,2009 03:24 Reply
Mr.Majid(UAE) said:
There is an old rampart outside Zhengzhou city . It is dated around 1500 years BC . I read once about it in a book & they say it is belong to very old Dynasity who ruled some parts of China at that time. Pls inform me about name & address & how I can reach to that site coming from Dubai.
Thanking u
Sep. 19,2009 22:44
Mr.Paul replied:
yes, that is a ruin of rampart 3600 years ago, located in the southeast suburban area of Zhengzhou. It can be reached by bus K206 from Zhengzhou Railway Station. You should fly to Beijing, then change to bullet train to Zhengzhou, 5 hours journey by train.
Oct. 30,2009 04:29
Mr.Jacky(China) replied:
my home is Xinzheng belongs to zhengzhou city, maybe you said zhenghan ramparts, it is near zhengzhou,Zheng country and Han coutry when that was in the old Dynasity, i am not sure, maybe you can send me more info what you want to find, i can help you my email is shaolincn@yahoo.com,i think80% you say is my hometown's Rampart, zhenghan Rampart
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Sep. 21,2009 02:18 Reply
Ms.Risa(Thailand) said:
Hi, I live in Bangkok and I and my family are planning a trip visit my relatives Shanghai this October. I also plan to take a few days to visit Zhengzhou area. I have some questions which I would like to confirm:
1) My flight will arrive in Shanghai Pudong Airport at 16.15 and I have to go to Hongqiao Airport to catch a flight to Zhengzhou at 19.00 or 20.00. How long does it take to go from Pudong to Hongqiao? Which flight is possible?
2) How long does it take from Zhengzhou to Yuntaishan? Can it be a day-trip or is it too far?
3) Where can I find a local tour guide who can speak Thai or English to take us around Zhengzhou-Luoyang?
Thank you.
Sep. 23,2009 22:25
Mr.John replied:
1. It needs around one hour from Pudong to Hongqiao by airport bus. You also need time to check in. So I thing you should take the 20:00 flight.
2. It needs two hours from Zhengzhou to Yuntaishan. You can catch the bus at Zhengzhou Long-distance bus station opposit the Zhengzhou Railway Station at 7am. One day is tight, you can get back the same day, perhaps you may miss something to save time.
3. Sorry. Can not help with this one.
Oct. 30,2009 04:21
Mr.Jacky(China) replied:
1.I am in Shanghai,Hongqiao to pudong there is plan bus between that, and also you can take subway,taxi etc
2.yuntai to zhengzhou is not far, but it depends what you will take,one day is not ok for travel and see the place
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Sep. 21,2009 10:20 Reply
Mr.andy(china) said:
Me again ,,,,
Do you know if i can hire a car with driver or cost of taxi from zhengzhou airport direct to songshan ? any contacts ?
Think will do direct and get bus back to zhengzhou then on to kaifeng
andy
Sep. 23,2009 22:30
Mr.Jamie replied:
The taxi fare costs about 300RMB. You can find taxi drivers when you get off the airport, ask if the drive would like to go Songshan and negotiate the price.
Oct. 30,2009 04:18
Mr.Jacky(China) replied:
yes, you can take a taxi or a bus directly from zhengzhou to dengfeng Mr.song to shaolin temple, if you have any questiuons, you can contact with me : shaolincn@yahoo.com
www.shaolinchina.org
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Oct. 10,2009 12:41 Reply
Ms.janet(malaysia) said:
hey guys, anyone can tell me what weather will be on end of dec? we are planning to zhengzhou on dec. thanks
Oct. 10,2009 21:48
Mr.Hank replied:
It is the cold and dry winter in Zhengzhou. You have to wear down jacket, especially for people from tropical area. It may snow, too. So, you'd better pay attention to the real-time weather forecast.
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Oct. 1,2009 00:22 Reply
Ms.D(New Zealand) said:
Hi, I am wondering what intereting things there are to do within Zhengzhou city for a new arrival?
Cheers
Oct. 7,2009 21:50
Mr.Jamie replied:
Within Zhengzhou? I think it shoule be visit to SHaolin Temple, which is out of the city center, actually.
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Sep. 20,2009 04:28 Reply
Mr.andy(china) said:
Hi .. one more question
Can i get a bus direct from zhengzhou airport to either shaolin temple or kaifeng city ?
Sep. 20,2009 04:57
Mr.John replied:
No direct buses. You should take airport bus to the city center and then take a taxi to Zhengzhou Railway Station. Find the long-distance bus station opposite the railway Station. There are direct trains to Shaolin Temple.
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Sep. 17,2009 08:51 Reply
Mr.andy(china) said:
hi ,
i am planning trip in october national day holiday ... i am flying to zhengzhou from shanghai ... i would like to hire a mountain bike to cycle to songshan ... can you advise if its better to go direct from airport oryto go into zhengzhou town
andy
Sep. 19,2009 22:32
Mr.John replied:
Better to go from Zhengzhou. You may spend 2 hours by bus from Zhengzhou to Songshan, it is a challenge to ride there.
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Sep. 16,2009 09:37 Reply
Mr.ARNALDO SAULONG(Philippines) said:
HI, GOOD EVENING
PLEASE ASSIST ME INSIDE HENAN, PROVINCE.
I WILL VISIT A COMPANY IN ZHENGZHOU CITY THERE OFFICE IS LOCATED IN
'" HENAN JINGXIN COMMERCIAL & TRADING CO.LTD
N0; 6, SHANGDU ROAD ,ZHENGZHOU CITY
1. What hotel are near in this place? 2. how to go in HUXIANG TOWN, ZHENCHENG,SHANGQUI HENAN, BEC THERE MANUFACTURING IS LOCATED HERE AND I ALSO WANT TO VISIT.
3. HOW MANY HOURS FROM ZHENGZHOU CITY TO SHANGQUI
4. WHAT ARE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION GOING THERE BY TRAIN OR BUS,
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, AND GOOD DAY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Sep. 19,2009 22:26
Mr.Jamie replied:
Feilong Holiday Hotel is near from the area. Zhengzhou Long-distance bus station has buses to Shangqiu, about 250km for 3.5 km. I don not know the place you mentioned, but I think you can find buses to this place in Shanghqiu Bus Station. You can also go by bullet train, which can take you there a bit more than 1 hour later.
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Sep. 13,2009 08:19 Reply
Mr.arnold(Philippines) said:
hi, im arnold of philippines. i will have a vacation in beijing by september 18 2009 and i'm planning to visit SHENGZHOU CITY,HENAN CHINA,is there a train going to henan from beijing and how many hours if i use the train and also the fare in the train. how frequent the schedule of train in a day.
if i take a plane how many hours and how much the fare.
please answer and thank you very much for assisting me
Sep. 16,2009 02:27
Mr.Paul replied:
There are many train from Beijing West Railway Station to Zhengzhou, including bullet trains which can take you to the city in 5 hours. T trains can get there in 6-7 hours. There are K train which are a bit slower. Do not worry you will miss a train, for there are 40 trains a day available to pass Zhengzhou. BUllet train tickets cost 213/256RMB. T trains are cheaper. Recommend you go by a bullet train.
For flights, see here:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-flights/Flightsearch.asp
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Aug. 3,2009 02:34 Reply
Mrs.susan(China) said:
hello!! Soon we are going to zhengzhou for working, so i would like to know where can i continue study chinese language.., does anyone knows are there any russian school or some courses.., i just would like to teach russian.., i m a teacher..., thanks in advance
Aug. 5,2009 21:22
Mr.John replied:
Some colleges and universities may need teacher to teach russian, suggest you contact them.
Aug. 9,2009 11:53
Mr.jozef(Serbia ) replied:
Hi , I will soon go too , speaking Russian , interesting , I will not teach but I speak fluent Russian too. See you there , me going end of august 2009 . Good luck
Aug. 13,2009 02:28
Mr.norm blaisdell(China) replied:
hi. Been here in Zhengzhou for 5 years. Found nolanguageschoolsexcept the univ and as for Russioan do not think so.Hope that you enjoy this city.
Sep. 2,2009 08:16
Ms.Wong(China) replied:
hi, Susan, have u arrived in zhengzhou? I am a local here, and now study in a school for training foreigh languages, if u want, I can give you the address of that school, there are many foreigners here.
my e-mail : cimmie@yahoo.cn Good luck
Sep. 14,2009 03:54
Mrs.jenny(China) replied:
Hi, there This is Jenny. im a Chinese in zhengzhou now. I'm a housewife at home.I know some training centre need others language teacher.email me:jenny77856@yahoo.com.cn