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Henan: Yinxu and Beyond
Jun 11, 2010
Yinxu is the ruins site of China's Shang Dynasty's capital. Marked as one of the oldest and largest archaeological sites in China, Yinxu is also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yinxu is known for it's oracle bones, a ritual essential to Chinese culture and fortune telling. Also in Yinxu are the Tomb of Lady Hao, Site Museum of Yinxu, Red Flag Canal, and much more!
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Climate
Henan maintains a warm and sometimes humid temperature. The climate is dry and windy during the spring and winter, and hot and rainy during the summer time (especially in the south). With summer having its heavy rainy season, it is best to visit Henan during the fall where strong, beautiful sunlight beams throughout the province.
Transportation
There are two main railways that run throughout Henan: the Jingguang Railway (from Beijing to Guangzhou) and the Longhai Railway (from Lianyungang to Lanzhou), both crossing at Zhengzhou. Additional railways and expressways are also available for ease of transportation. Passengers are able to book tickets up to 10 days in advance.
The main airport of Henan is Xinzheng International Airport (CGO). Other transportation options are the Long Distance Bus and the City Bus. Tip: Prepare the correct bus fare (1 RMB) before boarding the bus for change is not available once on the bus! Taxi is also another convenient form of transportation with a fare starting at 8 RMB for the first 3 km and an additional 1.2 RMB for every km thereafter.
The main airport of Henan is Xinzheng International Airport (CGO). Other transportation options are the Long Distance Bus and the City Bus. Tip: Prepare the correct bus fare (1 RMB) before boarding the bus for change is not available once on the bus! Taxi is also another convenient form of transportation with a fare starting at 8 RMB for the first 3 km and an additional 1.2 RMB for every km thereafter.
Attractions
Rich in ancient culture and historical sites, Henan contains 3 out of the 7 Ancient Capitals of China: Luoyang, Kaifeng, and Anyang. Henan museums make up 1/8 of all China's historical relics, especially in The Henan Museum. It is highly suggested that tourists visit Mount Song, 1 of the 5 Sacred Mountains of China. Located on Mt. Song is China's most famous Buddhist temple, Shaolin Temple (the birthplace of Kungfu)! Other recommended sites are the Longmen Grottoes (an UNESCO World Heritage Site since the year 2000), White Hourse Temple, and the Youguo Temple holding the Iron Pagoda.
Delicacy
Henan cuisine is the perfect balance between Jiangsu cuisine and the diverse Beijing cuisine. Jiangsu cuisine consists of seasonal ingredients, whereas Beijing cuisine adopts multiple cooking methods to create a belly-satisfying meal. With cuisines full of excitement, Henan cuisine combines the tastes of Sichuan, Beijing, and Cantonese dishes. Known for its salty flavor and colorful presentation, Henan cuisine leaves its consumers with little guilt for Henan dishes use little oil. Suggested dishes are sweet and sour carp with baked noodles, Four Treasures Wrap, steamed rib with bamboo shoot, and the traditional Luoyang Suixi or Luoyang "water table" consisting of various soups.
Accommodations
Lodging is conveniently located throughout the province, especially in main cities such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, and Kaifeng. An upscale 5-star hotel can begin as low as $65/night, or cozy hostels are also available for a cost friendly price of $8+/night!
Entertainment
Bringing the spotlight to Henan is the Henan Opera (Yuju), which is famous all throughout China. Foreigners and locals alike can also get lost in the night with the bustling night life. Nonetheless, discovering an ancient world that found the Han Chinese civilization tends to be the main form of entertainment that fills every visitor's heart with content!
About Henan
Located in the eastern central part of China, Henan is one of the birthplaces for Chinese civilization. It is now China's most populated province in terms of residency with an approximate population of 10 million people. If Henan was its own country, it would be the 12th most populous country in the world!
Meaning "South of the (Yellow) River", Henan is rich in ancient culture and China's historical significance. Also referred to its one-character abbreviation Yù (which is derived from the name Yuzhou Province, Henan's historical cities of Luoyang and Kaifeng served long terms as the capital city for multiple dynasties - greatly contributing to the first half of China's long history. In fact, the first Chinese Dynasty was located in the center of Henan. Henan suits all of its nicknames including Zhōngyuán - "central plains" - and Zhōngzhōu meaning "midland" or "middle kingdom". Zhengzhou is the province's capital.
Meaning "South of the (Yellow) River", Henan is rich in ancient culture and China's historical significance. Also referred to its one-character abbreviation Yù (which is derived from the name Yuzhou Province, Henan's historical cities of Luoyang and Kaifeng served long terms as the capital city for multiple dynasties - greatly contributing to the first half of China's long history. In fact, the first Chinese Dynasty was located in the center of Henan. Henan suits all of its nicknames including Zhōngyuán - "central plains" - and Zhōngzhōu meaning "midland" or "middle kingdom". Zhengzhou is the province's capital.
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