History and Heritage

Zhengzhou is among the oldest cities in China with a rich history that dates back over 3,000 years and is closely connected with the course of Chinese civilization and the Central Plains area. Zhengzhou Museum houses a huge collection of relics from prehistoric times to the Zhou dynasty and provides important data for understanding Chinese culture and historical background information. People's Park, founded in early 1950s, showcases temples and statues and corresponds with the new historical background of Zhengzhou as a city. Xiaolou Mosque, which was first constructed during the 1920s, points out the role and significance of Muslim cultures in Zhengzhou and provides important information about its cultural background.

Food and Cafe

Zhengzhou’s cuisine begins with the hearty dishes characteristic of Henan, featuring robust noodles and strong flavors inspired by the agricultural tradition of the Central Plains. dishes that are specific to the region are hui mian, a beef and/or mutton hot and thick noodle dish, and hu la tang, a hot and spicy soup composed of big red and white peppers, during breakfast hours and as street foods. Then there are the food streets like Dehua Street Food and the Night Market along Jiankang Road, featuring mutton kebabs, pancakes, and rice desserts, along with the trendy cafes like One Tree Café, which offer the perfect hangouts for coffee and interaction.

Famous Places to Visit

• Zhengzhou Museum
• People’s Park
• Xiaolou Mosque

Cultures

Zhengzhou cultural identity represents its ancient origin in Central Plains and its recent status as a lively and vibrant city. As such, Zhengzhou enjoys its cultural traditions and heritage in terms of festivals and cultural performances, with public spaces and areas staged with performances featuring music and opera and festivals connected with agricultural seasons in Zhengzhou. Creative districts like Zhengzhou Memory industrial art park combine its ancient industry with today’s cultural expression, providing spaces for artwork and cultural interaction. Moreover, public parks like People's Park are set for tai chi exercises and traditional music performances in Zhengzhou, while city museums are responsible for preserving Zhengzhou archaeological and historic collections for public understanding and appreciation.

Transportation

Zhengzhou has emerged as a large transport hub and possesses well-developed air, railway, metro, and bus networks. Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport connects Zhengzhou to all major national and a few foreign cities, and transport to and from the airport to cities and towns is provided by shuttle buses and the metro. Zhengzhou is referred to as the “heart of the railways” since Zhengzhou East railway station, Zhengzhou railway station, and other stations serve the entire nation using high-speed and normal trains. In Zhengzhou, the transport network comprises a constantly improving metro system that connects different parts of the city using different lines, facilitated by a public bus system, bicycles, and taxis.