Attractions
Address:
18 Jinshui East Road, Zhengdong New District, Zhengzhou
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The museum consists of the Dinosaur Hall, the Biological Evolution Hall, the Ancient Elephant Hall and an Earthquake and Tsunami Experience Theatre. The Dinosaur Hall displays the world's largest nest of dinosaur egg fossils from Henan, which are from the largest and heaviest dinosaur in Asia. It also boasts fossils of the world's smallest oviraptor and the only nodosaurus in China.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Zhengzhoudong Station, take Metro Line 1 towards Henan University of Technology. Get off at Nongyenanlu Station and walk for about 8 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 15-minute taxi ride from Zhengzhoudong Station.
Address:
21 West Boulevard, Erqi District, Zhengzhou
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The Erqi Memorial Tower is located in the centre of Erqi Square, built to commemorate the strike of the Jinghan Railway workers in 1923. The top corners of every level are designed with an ancient style of slanting angles. With the song "Oriental Red" playing in the background after each hourly time check, visitors can enjoy the fascinating city scenery from the top of the tower. The nearby Dehua Street is also worth a visit, retaining a lot of traditional shops on one of the oldest commercial streets in Zhengzhou.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Zhengzhoudong Station, take Metro Line 1 towards Henan University of Technology. Get off at Erqiguangchang Station and walk for about 3 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 30-minute taxi ride from Zhengzhoudong Station.
Address:
108 Jinshui Road, Jinshui District, Zhengzhou
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Part of an ancient city site of Shang Dynasty, the park has a history of more than 3,000 years. The main attractions are the Yueji Garden, the Centre Island of the lake, the Fishing Village, the Cherry Blossom Mountain, and the Mengxi Garden. The foliage of the park mainly consists of pine and cypress trees, with shrubs and flowers like bauhinias, begonias and peach blossoms as decoration in between. Many visitors are attracted every day to enjoy the flowers and interact with the pigeons.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Zhengzhoudong Station, take Metro Line 1 towards Henan University of Technology. Get off at Zijingshan Station and walk for about 15 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 30-minute taxi ride from Zhengzhoudong Station.
Address:
4 Shangzheng Road, Guancheng Hui Area, Zhengzhou
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Built in the early years of the Ming Dynasty, the temple is one of the best-preserved ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Henan Province. Although damaged by war and fire, it still retains its original appearance. Sitting on the north facing south, the temple consists of the mountain gate, the front hall, the theatre building, the main hall and the palace. The buildings are covered with exquisite glazed tiles. Every year on 18th day of the 3rd month of the lunar calendar, a temple fair takes place with folk crafts and local snacks, turning it into a vibrant scene.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Zhengzhoudong Station, take Metro Line 1 towards Henan University of Technology. Get off at Zijingshan Station and change to Line 2 towards Nansihuan. Get off at Dongdajie Station and walk for about 13 minutes.
Alternatively, you may take a 30-minute taxi ride from Zhengzhoudong Station.
Address:
Songshan Shaolin Scenic Area, Dengfeng County, Zhengzhou
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It is said, "All Kung Fu in the world comes from Shaolin". The Shaolin Temple was founded in the 19th year of the Taihe Reign during the Northern Wei Dynasty. It is now a 5A Tourist Attraction of China and a World Heritage site. Places worth visiting in the temple include the Mountain Gate with an entrance tablet inscribed on top by the Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty with the characters "Shaolin Temple", the Mahavira Palace Hall that is the centre of the temple, and the Thousand Buddha Palace Hall that is the largest architecture in the temple. Visitors can also go the Shaolin Temple Wushu Training Centre to watch Shaolin Kung Fu performances.
Transportation:
From High Speed Rail Zhengzhoudong Station, take Metro Line 1 towards Henan University of Technology. Get off at Erqiguangchang Station and walk for about 13 minutes to Zhengzhou Long Distance Bus Terminal. Change to the coach to Shaolin Temple.
Alternatively, you may take a 90-minute taxi ride from Zhengzhoudong Station.
The above information is for reference only and subject to change without notice.