Zhengzhou, a city where millennia of history meet modern vitality, awaits your exploration. Here’s a detailed 3-day travel guide to help you immerse yourself in Zhengzhou’s unique appeal – from ancient landmarks to contemporary icons, from local delicacies to cozy accommodations. Let’s make your trip unforgettable!
Zhengzhou, an ancient city nurtured by the Yellow River and Mount Song, has stood as a cradle of Central Plains civilization since 3,600 years ago when it was known as Bo, the capital of the Shang Dynasty. Here, the reign of King Pangeng marked a golden age – bronze ritual vessels and oracle bone inscriptions illuminated the dawn of Chinese civilization. The Zhou Gong’s Shadow Gauging Platform (a UNESCO-recognized observatory) cemented its status as the “Center of Heaven and Earth,” while Mount Song’s slopes became a sacred stage for emperors’ Fengshan ceremonies (mountain worship rituals). For millennia, Zhengzhou remained the geographic and cultural origin point of Chinese civilization.
