Henan Travel Guide
Location: Henan is in the middle-east of China, middle and lower reaches of Yellow River. Population: 93,880,000
Area: with an area of 167,000 square kilometers
Nationalities: Han, Manchu, Mongolia, Hui, Miao and Uygur ethnic group..
History: As one of the major birthplaces of the Chinese nation, Henan has been renowned as the "Miniature of China's history and Culture" and "Chinese History Museum". The history of Henan could be traced back to 500,000 years ago.
From the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 B.C.) to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Chinese history, Henan had long served as China's political, economic and cultural center and more than 20 dynasties had initially established or later moved their capitals here.
From the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 B.C.) to the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127) in Chinese history, Henan had long served as China's political, economic and cultural center and more than 20 dynasties had initially established or later moved their capitals here. Henan has the largest number of underground historical relics in China.
Climate: Henan has a temperate climate that is humid subtropical to the south of the Yellow River and bordering on humid continental to the north. For a year, the average temperature is 14° C, the coldest month is January with the average temperature is about 0° C, and that of the hottest July is 27° C. The temperature difference for a year is very big, for the lowest temperature is -22° C and the highest temperature is 44° C. A great majority of the annual rainfall occurs during the summer.
Transportation: Dut to its flat terrain and its location at the heart of central China's construction boom, Henan has some of the most advanced transportation system. The state of air transport is less stellar, there are 3 public airports located in Xinzheng, Luoyang and Nanyang.
The Jingguang and Longhai Railway, the nation's two most important railways, run through much of the province and intersects atZhengzhou. Other railway hubs such as Shangqiu, Xinxiang, and Luohe have also become important centers of trade and manufacturing as a result.
Henan's expressway system is highly developed with a total length of approximately 5,000 km, higher than any other province in China. There is a high-speed railway links Zhengzhou with Xi'an.
Specialties: Bian Embroidery, Song Embroidery, Zhu Madian Straw Paintings, Ruyang Brush Liu
Local Food: Zhengzhou Stewed Noodles, Luoyang Water Table, Kaifeng Steamed Stuffed Bun
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