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Zhengzhou

China · CGO

Henan's capital, near the Shaolin Temple.

About

Zhengzhou, previously romanized as Chengchow, is the capital and the largest city of Henan Province, China. With a population of 12.6 million people in 2021, it is China's 11th largest city by population. Zhengzhou is situated in north-central Henan Province at the eastern foothills of the Xiong'er Mountains and on the southern bank of the Yellow River; where its valley widens into the North China Plain. Zhengzhou is a major city within the Zhongyuan region, an area that has been continuously inhabited for over 4,000 years, and is considered a cradle of Chinese civilization. It is one of China's nine national central cities, serving as a major political, economic and transport hub. The Zhengzhou metropolitan area, including Zhengzhou and Kaifeng, is the core area of the Central Plains Economic Zone.

Source: Wikipedia — Zhengzhou (CC BY-SA)

Known for

  • affordability · excellent
  • historical · good

Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.

Weather through the year

  • Jan44°F3d wet
  • Feb51°F3d wet
  • Mar64°F3d wet
  • Apr74°F5d wet
  • May84°F5d wet
  • Jun91°F7d wet
  • Jul92°F13d wet
  • Aug88°F12d wet
  • Sep82°F9d wet
  • Oct69°F8d wet
  • Nov60°F4d wet
  • Dec47°F2d wet

Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.

Things to do

  • Zhengzhou Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen GrottoesFrom $175 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • Zhengzhou Private Tour to Shaolin Temple including Kungfu Lesson and ActivitiesFrom $218 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • Zhengzhou: Private Transfer to Shaolin Temple & Longmen GrottoesFrom $98 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from ZhengzhouFrom $236 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • Private Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Longmen Grottoes from ZhengzhouFrom $318 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
  • Private Full-Day Tour to Shaolin Temple and Mt.Song from ZhengzhouFrom $258 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →

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Plan the trip

Fly into Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), about 20 mi away.

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