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Zhengzhou (), formerly called Zhengxian (traditional form: Chengchow) , is a prefecture-level city and the capital of Henan province, People's Republic of China. Located just north of the province's centre and south of the Yellow River, it borders Luoyang to the west, Jiaozuo to the northwest, Xinxiang to the northeast, Kaifeng to the east, Xuchang to the southeast, and Pingdingshan to the southwest.
Administration The prefecture-level city of Zhengzhou administers 12 county-level divisions, including 6 districts, 5 county-level cities and 1 county. History The Shang Dynasty established Aodu (隞都) or Bodu (亳都) in Zhengzhou (see also: History of China). The pre-historical city had been long lost even before the time of the First Emperor of China. The name of Zhengzhou came from Sui Dynasty (AD 581) albeit it was located in Chenggao, another town. The government was moved to the contemporary city during Tang Dynasty. Economy The GDP per capita was ¥23305 per capita in 2005. Agriculture Zhengzhou has a rural population of 3.97 million. Its main products include apple, paulownia, tobacco, maize, cotton, and wheat. In addition, Zhengzhou also produces Yellow River Carp, Zhengzhou watermelon, Xinzheng jujube, Xingyang dried persimmon, Guangwu Megranate and Zhongmu Garlic, all of which are specialities that are rarely found outside the region. Industry Zhengzhou has been one of the major industrial cities in China since 1949. The city's staple industry is textiles. Others manufactured items include: tractors, locomotives, cigarettes, fertilizer, processed meats, agricultural machinery, and electrical equipment Culture Tourism Zhengzhou is a dusty, flat industrial city set amid the farmland of central China. As the city has few scenic attractions, most travellers use Zhengzhou as a resting place or a transfer point on the way to nearby tourist spots such as the Shaolin Temple and the Longmen Grottoes of Luoyang. Zhengzhou's most notable cultural institution is the Henan Provincial Museum, one of mainland China's important museums. Train Zhengzhou is a major railway junction between the Long-hai railway (east-west) and the Jing-guang railway (north-south). Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport is located 37 km southeast of the city centre. Zhengzhou is easy to reach from Beijing and from Shanghai by train. Further travelling to Xi'an is also recommended by train. Taxi Travelling within the city is easy by taxi. In 2005 the base rate is 7 yuan, which includes the first 3 kilometres. Every additional kilometre is either 1 or 1.2 yuan. Fares are generally somewhat higher during late evening and night. Tram Zhengzhou has trolley buses and trams. They are found in the centre of the city. Public Private Notable people International Domestic See also | ||||||||
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