Zhengzhou is located in the mid-north part of Henan Province. It faces Yellow River to the north and backs on Songshan Mountain to the west. As an ancient Chinese capital and a traditional trading center, Zhengzhou maintains abundant cultural heritage that reflects its glorious history as well as the culture of Henan Province. While it is not a tourist city, it is an example of a remarkably fast-changing city in China (without minor tourism clutter). The best known tourist attraction is the Shaolin Temple, which is more than 50 miles southwest of downtown Zhengzhou.