Study in Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou, as an outstanding tourist city and one of the eight Chinese ancient cities, is always the first destination of any Henan tour. Located between the upper and middle reaches of the Yellow River, this ancient and lively city is the cradle of the splendid culture of the Chinese Nation. 

Landmarks

Erqi (February 7) Memorial Tower

Shang Dynasty Wall

Shaolin Temple  ;

Museums

Henan Provincial Museum  

Yellow River Scenic Area  

Parks and nature

Yellow River Scenic Area  

Renmin Park  

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.  

Shang Dynasty Wall

You can see ruins of the wall in the east side of town. Be warned: these mounds are not terribly impressive.  

Fees: free

Shaolin Temple 

(In Song Mountains, about two hours from Zhengzhou, buses leave opposite the train station every 20-30 minutes all morning.  These tours do not include entrance fees, try to make sure you are going on a direct bus, or hire a van, if you want to see it on your own). Famous for its connection to Shaolin Kung Fu. 

 

Henan Provincial Museum 

This monolithic pyramid-shaped museum is worth a visit. Learn about ancient civilizations in the area  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. 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.

Yellow River Museum

Located in the City Road No. 4, built in 1955, is based in the Yellow River as the theme of the natural science museum. To build a house for more than forty years, by domestic and foreign audience praise.You can take 101,9,26,27,66,86,87,208 bus to there directly, and the ticket is free.
Parks and nature

Yellow River Scenic Area 

(Take a bus from Zhengzhou Railway Station). 8AM-6PM. Scenic area consisting of five scenic spots, Five Dragons Peak, Camel Mountain Range, Yueshan Temple, Stone Figures, and the Ancient City of Liubang and Xiangyu. ¥30. 
 

Renmin Park 

Has a theme park inside with a quaint Ferris Wheel that is worth riding.  

Fees: free