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General situation of Henan

Henan is located in the middle and east of China, in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, with a land area of167,000 square kilometers and a population of 92 million. During the 3500 years from the Xia Dynasty in the 2nd1century BC to the Jin Dynasty in the 3rd century AD, there were more than 20 dynasties and more than 200 imperial capitals in Henan. Luoyang, Kaifeng and Anyang, among the seven ancient capitals of China, are all in Henan, among which Luoyang is the ancient capital of nine dynasties, Kaifeng is seven dynasties and Anyang is the oldest ancient capital of four dynasties. A large number of cultural relics left over from history make Henan a history textbook that can be touched and a huge and natural history museum.

Henan is a holy place to seek roots and worship. It is said that Fuxi and Nuwa, who created human beings, mainly lived in Henan. Now Xihua in Huaiyang also has its own tomb, and the incense is still there. People in China at home and abroad call themselves descendants of the Yellow Emperor. The old capital of Yan Di is in Huaiyang, and the old capital and hometown of Huangdi are in Xinzheng. Famous historical figures such as Bao Gong, Yue Fei, Zhuge Liang and Zhang Xun left many relics and famous legends in Henan. There are not only well-preserved and considerable historical sites in Henan, such as Baogong Temple in Kaifeng, Guanlin in Luoyang, Yuefei Temple in Tangyin and Wuhou Temple in Nanyang, but also a large number of cultures related to these celebrities. Henan is an important birthplace of China's surname. Hundreds of overseas surnames such as Chen, Lin, Huang, Zheng and Li, as well as ethnic groups such as Hakka, Minnan and Heluolang, all originated in Henan. In Anyang, you can see the Yin Ruins unearthed in Oracle Bone Inscriptions, the birthplace of Chinese characters, and the Tangyin Youli City, the birthplace of Zhouyi. In Xiayi and Lu Yi in eastern Henan, you can visit the ancestral home of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism, the ancestral home of Laozi, the originator of Taoism, Laojuntai and Shangqing Palace. Baima Temple in Luoyang is the first Buddhist temple in China, from which Buddhism was introduced into China. Dengfeng Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and is regarded as the ancestral home of Zen Buddhism. Luoyang, the ancient capital of the Nine Dynasties, and Kaifeng, the ancient capital of the Seven Dynasties, are the must-see places for tourists to learn about oriental culture. Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang are the masterpieces of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. The representative works of stone carving art in the Tang Dynasty are world-class in scale, appreciation and artistic value. Besides, it is the most convenient and accessible of the three grottoes in China. Shaolin Temple in Songshan Mountain is the most famous among tens of thousands of Buddhist temples in China, and Shaolin Wushu has a strong attraction and appreciation for both eastern and western tourists. Tallinn in Shaolin Temple is the largest Tallinn in China. Dengfeng Observatory is one of the most famous ancient observatories in the world. Guo Shoujing, a scientist in Yuan Dynasty, took this as the center to observe the celestial phenomena and compiled a time calendar, which was 300 years earlier than the Gregorian calendar widely used in the world. However, the determination time of the tropic year is not different from its minutes.

There are also many unique tourist attractions in Henan, such as peony flowers in Luoyang. During the annual flower show in April, the city is full of flowers and tourists. The Yellow River flows through Henan for more than 700 kilometers, during which there are not only the blue waves of Sanmenxia Reservoir, but also the magnificent Yellow River tourist area in Zhengzhou, and even the "hanging river" spectacle of Kaifeng riverbed 14 meters above the ground. After the completion of Xiaolangdi Water Control Project on the Yellow River, the landscape of Pinghu leaving the high gorge will be presented to the world. In recent years, the "Great Yellow River Tour", "Yellow River Ups and Downs" and the Yellow River Yanzidong have been praised by Japanese tourists as "full of wild interest and epic glory". Zhongyue in Zhengzhou, Longmen Mountain in Luoyang, Jigong Mountain in Xinyang, Yuntai Mountain in Jiaozuo and Wuwangshan Macaque Nature Reserve in Jiyuan are all national scenic spots. In recent years, Shiren, Baiyun Mountain, Zhaya Mountain, Tongbai Mountain, Lv Lin, Wan Xianshan, Jiguandong, Nanwan Lake, Linzhou Hongqi Canal and Taihang Mountain Grand Canyon have attracted a large number of domestic tourists.

Over the past ten years, the National Tourism Administration and our province have successively launched more than 20 tourist routes, including Yellow River Tour, Root-seeking Pilgrimage, Ancient Capital Tour and Kung Fu Tour, which have gradually matured and improved after continuous promotion and operation. After continuous development and construction, Henan is becoming a new tourist attraction. At present, there are more than 200 scenic spots and projects available for sightseeing in the province, including 4 national scenic spots, 9 provincial scenic spots 12, and 89 scenic spots listed in national tourist routes. 1999, Shangqiu and Yellow River were published in Henan. Cycling tour from Kaifeng to Luoyang via Zhengzhou; Yellow River rafting in Zhengzhou, Luoyang and Sanmenxia; Rural pastoral scenery of Liu Zhuang, Xiaoji Town and Linying Nanjie Village in Xinxiang, six characteristic tourist routes of tea picking and tree planting in Xinyang and Zhengzhou, Jigongshan, Wuwang, Songshan, Baiyun Mountain, Wu Ya, Baotianman 12 forest park and ecological scenic spot; China Arbor Festival-nine major festivals, including the cross-century tree planting activities of the Yellow River, Luoyang Peony Flower Festival, Sanmenxia International Yellow River Tourism Festival, Xinyang Tea Festival, Xinzheng Jujube Town Customs Tour, Shirenshan Rhododendron Festival, Lingbao Jincheng Fruit Festival, Linzhou International Gliding Tourism Festival, Kaifeng Chrysanthemum Festival, etc. We warmly welcome friends to visit Henan and welcome you to the vast Central Plains. The hospitable people of Henan welcome you, and I'm sure you're very glad you came.