Famous Tourist: Zhengzhou China Industrial City Nightlife

Sunday, 29 August 2010

Zhengzhou China Industrial City Nightlife - China

Zhenghzou (鄭州), or formerly called Zhengxian, is the capital city of Henan Province, China. Zhengzhou is located in the middle of China, about 760 km (about 472 miles) south of Beijing and 480 kilometers (about 298 miles) east of Xian.

Zhengzhou city now is so prosperous, as it will become a vital transportation hub, after the Longhai Railway (Lanzhou to Lianyungang) and Jingjiu Railway (Beijing to Kowloon) were completed.

zhenghou is not a tourism city, thought it is a industrial city, an example of a remarkably fast-changing city in China (without minor tourism clutter). The best known tourist attraction is the Shaolin Temple (少林寺), which is more than 50 miles southwest of Zhengzhou. Shaolin Temple is not only known as one of China’s important Buddhist shrines, but also as the ancient center of Chinese kung-fu.

Zhenghou main attractions :

Points of interest include cultural sites like the Ancient Ruins of Dahe Village, Central Holy Temple, Northern Song Dynasty Imperial Tombs, North Wei Grotto Temple, the birthplace of China’s forefather Emperor Huangdi, and the birthplace of the poet Dufu.

Scenic nature spots like Fuxi Mountain, Songshan Park, and Huancui Valley are also great places to get some fresh air and exercise while taking in the beauty and serenity of China’s landscape.

Zhenghou has a lot of cultural and historical museum, as Zhengzhou was once the capital city of the Shang Dynasty, dating back to 16th century B.C.

Some historical places to visit are listed here :

1. Erqi (February 7) Memorial Tower. Museum inside a rather garish double pagoda that looms over February 7 Square. Inside there are exhibits explaining the city’s development. edit

2. Henan Provincial Museum, Nongye Road (农业路; Nóngyèlù) (In the north part of the city). This monolithic pyramid-shaped museum is worth a visit. Learn about ancient civilizations in the area (most of which were not based in Zhengzhou, but nearby cities such as Kaifeng and Luoyang), and even see a dinosaur bone or two in the area. The museum is one of the three key museums in China along with one in Beijing. If you are into modern art, this is not the place for you. It generally has acceptable squat toilets on the first floor. There is an English audio tour you can rent, and there are cheapish lockers to store your stuff. Come to see old pottery from the Song dynasty, old bells, bronzes, things like that, but anything more recent does not have English captions. Across the street is a coffee house that makes ok tea and coffee for about ¥30 and has comfortable chairs. Free. edit

3. Henan Museum of Science and Technology. Fascinating insight into Chinese children’s education. Play on crumbling science exhibits, gawk at the garish space tributes and meet local families. ¥5. edit

4. Shang Dynasty Wall. You can see remants of the wall in the east side of town. Be warned: these mounds are not terribly impressive. edit

5. Zhengzhou Zoo. More depressing than it is impressive in any way. Some of their imported animals include turkeys and coyotes which might be interesting for a local but hardly for a foreigner. If you generally enjoy zoos, you may very well walk away sad at how the animals are cared for, or not in this case. edit

6. Renmin Park (人民公园; Rénmíngōngyuán), Erqi Road. Has a theme park inside with a quaint Ferris Wheel that is worth riding, if only to forget, for a moment, that you are in Zhengzhou. edit

7. Century Park (Shirchiquanleyuan), (20-30 minutes away from the Erqi square). Another park worth going to. It is quite a huge amusement park

Zhengzhou Nightlife

Zhengzhou is a industry city, so the entertainment are suitable for workers and businessmen.The night view of the city is a sparkling one. You can hear the singing of the city at Er’ qi Square with a music fountain and learn more about Chinese surname culture at Guangda Square as here is a hexahedral column standing 10 meters (about 33 feet) high upon which 114 Chinese surnames are carved.

The Lvcheng Square located in the Zhongyuan Lu is recommended where you can see the water screen film. In addition, discos, bars, clubs, cinemas and other entertainment venues will offer you plenty of enjoyment. There is a growing popularity for gyms and fitness centers among the people of Zhengzhou and more interesting is the fact that most locals like to participate in these healthy pursuits night.

Some of Zhengzhou Nightlife Bars, cafe, Nightclub which are recommended are listed here :

1. Baby Body Club
Address: Jingsan Road

2. Minglang Baoshi Guan (the best choice for those who are interested in climbing)
Address: 50 meters (about 55 yards) east of the intersection of Jiankang Road and Renzhai Beijie

3. Ziyou Ren Bar
Address: 30 meters (about 33 yards) south of the junction of Wenhua Road and Huanghe Road

4. Jienong Cafe
Address: Wenhua Road

5. UBC Cafe
Address: Huayuan Road (near Huanghe Road)

6. Luxueya Teahouse
Address: 337 Dong Dajie

7. Wanfuyuan Teahouse
Address: Nongye Road (near Jing’ er Road)

8. X-Body Aibo Jianshen (Dongsan Jie Branch)
Address: 5 Dongsan Jie Beiduan

zhengzhou industrial china city
Zhengzhou is a industrial city in China