Zhengzhou

Shaolin Temple

Zhengzhou is the capital city of Henan province. It is also my hometown, and I am born and bred there. This city has long history. It was the capital of Shang dynasty that was established in 3,500 years ago. Nowadays, Zhengzhou is a major transportation hub in China, especially for railway because it is located in the central part of China and lies on southern bank of Yellow River.

The famous attraction of Zhengzhou is Shaolin Temple where the Kung fu comes from. However, if you go to Shaolin temple now, you cannot find the ancient buildings because they were burned by warlord in 19 century. Pagoda forest is preservation, and tourists can visit. Shaolin temple is close to Mount Song, which is called “ Central Great Mountain” by Chinese. Unlike other famous mountain, there is not amazing scenery, and even it is not too high. The summit only has 1,500 meters above sea level. I think the important geographic location makes it to be famous.

Shaolin Temple

Henan stewed noodles and hula soup are famous Chinese snack. They are very cheap and delicious. Zhengzhou people cannot leave these two dishes. You can find stewed noodles shops everywhere in Zhengzhou. Xiao ji and He ji are the two good shops for stewed noodles.

Finger-punching

Furthermore, Zhengzhou is close to Luoyang city. Longmen Grottoes is located in Luoyang. It is one of the four great grottoes in China and cultural heritage in the world. Longmen Grottoes was finished in Tang Dynasty. It shows world the ancient Chinese sculptures skills and Chinese Buddhist art. There are 100,000 status and about 1400 caves. Longmen Grottoes has attracted a larger number of native and foreign scholars and visitors.

Pagoda forest

Longmen Grottoes

Longmen Grottoes

Bank of Yellow River