Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou (鄭州 pinyin: zheng1 zhou1) formerly called Zhengxian, is located 24 km south of Huanghe (Yellow River). It is the capital of Henan province in China.Population: 5.97 million. The GDP per capita was ¥16028 (ca. US$1940) in 2003, ranked no. 117 among 659 Chinese cities.
- See also: List of capitals of subnational entities
History
Shang Dynasty established Aodu (隞都) (see also: History of China). The pre-historical city had been long lost even before the time of the first emperor.
The name of Zhengzhou came from Sui Dynasty (581 AD) albeit it was located in Chenggao, another town. The government was moved to the contemporary city during Tang Dynsty.
Argriculture
Zhengzhou has a rural population of 3.97 million. Its main products include apple, paulownia, tobacco, corn, cotton, and wheat. Besides, Zhengzhou has something that can rarely be seen outside of this area. It also produces Yellow River Carp, Zhengzhou Watermelon, Xinzheng Date, dired persimmon, Guangwu Megranate and Zhongmu Garlic.
Industry
Zhengzhou has been one of the major industrial cities in China since 1949. The city's stample industry is textile. Others manufactures include: tractors, locomotives, cigarettes, fertilizer, processed meats, agricultural machinery, and electrical equipment
Transportation
Zhengzhou is a major railroad center as it is located in te crossroad of the Long-hai railroad (east-west) and the Jing-guang railroad (north-south).
Culture
- Martial arts: Shaolin Monastery (Shao4 Lin2 Shi4) (Buddhist Monastery)
- Chinese opera: Henan opera
College and Universities
[Public] (a partial list)
- Henan Agricultural University (河南农业大学) (founded 1913)
- Zhengzhou University (郑州大学)
- Zhengzhou University of Light Industry (郑州轻工业学院)
- Zhengzhou Institute of Aeronautical Industry Management (郑州航空工业管理学院)
- North China Institute of Water Conservancy and Hydroelectric Power (华北水利水电学院)
- Huanghe S&T University (黄河科技学院)
- HeNan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (河南中医学院)
