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Henan is a province in the Northern Central Region of China. Henan, Yu for short, lies in the Central Plains of China. With the Yellow River (mother river of the chinese nation) running through it.

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• North Henan — the core of ancient China around the Yellow River.
• South Henan — less travelled and with fewer historical sites than the northern part of the province.

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• Zhengzhou — provincial capital
• Anyang — economic and cultural center during the Shang dynasty
• Kaifeng — former capital during the Northern Song dynasty
• Luoyang — site of the Longmen grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Nanyang — southern city
• Sanmenxia
• Xinxiang
• Xuchang
• Zhoukou

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• Jigongshan National Park
• Linlüshan National Park
• Longmen National Park — home to Longmen Grottoes which is considered one of the three great grottoes in China.
• Qingtianhe National Park
• Shennongshan National Park
• Shirenshan National Park
• Songshan National Park — home to Shaolin Temple which is a famous kung fu center
• Wangwushan—Yuntaishan National Park

[edit] Understand

Henan is the birthplace of the Chinese nation, the cradle of China's 5000-year-long civilization and the place of origin of many Chinese family names as well.

From the Xia Dynasty (about 21st century B.C to 17th century B.C), the first dynasty in China, to the Northern Song Dynasty (around 12th century A.D), more than 200 emperors from over 20 dynasties set up their capitals in (or moved their capitals to) Henan, making it the ancient political, economic and cultural center of China.

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Henan's famous historical and cultural cities include Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Luoyang, Anyang, Nanyang, Shangqiu, Sanmenxia, Pingdingshan, Xinxiang and others. Traveling Henan means enjoying the beautiful landscape and the historic relics and ruins. It also means seeking the Chinese roots and rediscovering the soul of the Chinese nation.

[edit] Landmarks and buildings

• City wall of Kaifeng — surrounding the old city of Kaifeng.

• Baima Temple — in Luoyang, the first official Buddhist temple in China.

• Daxiangguo Temple — in Kaifeng, dating back to AD555.

• Baogong Memorial Temple — in Kaifeng, temple at the lake side built to honor Lord Bao.

[edit] Parks and nature

• Red-flag Canal — in Anyang, man made canal built in the 1960s due to water supply shortage in the area.

• Wulongkou Scenic Area — area outside Jiyuan consisting of five scenic spots comprising more than 60 sights.

• Yellow River Scenic Area — near Zhengzhou, consisting of five scenic spots, Five Dragons Peak, Camel Mountain Range, Yueshan Temple, Stone Figures, and the Ancient City of Liubang and Xiangyu

[edit] Museums and exhibitions

• Henan Provincial Museum — in Zhengzhou, exhibitions on ancient civilizations.

• Kaifeng Museum — exibits on Kaifeng ancient and newer history.

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• Qingming Festival — enjoy the Garden Landscape at Bian River during the festival.

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