Zhengzhou provide you with the general information on this capital city of Henan. Zhengzhou positioned 25 kilometers south of the Yellow River and mid-way between Luoyang and Kaifeng, occupying a total of 5 cities, 1 county and 6 districts, is considered to be the cradle of China’s civilization. The city is one of the oldest cities in China with a history going back to the slave society during the Shang Dynasty. Zhengzhou is also an important communication hub in China. The newly-built Zhengzhou International Airport has 46 flights to various major domestic cities and multinational flights to Thailand, HongKong and Macao. The major travel attraction is the scenic Yellow River and the Shaolin Temple of Henan Province. The city's industrial growth has resulted in a large increase in the population, coming predominantly from industrial workers from the north. Zhengzhou also plays an important stop during your travel in Henan. Things worth to see here including Song Mountain, known as one of the Five Mountains of China; Shaolin Temple, reputed to be “the Number One Temple under Heaven”. For more guide information about things to do in Zhengzhou, please check the following list for Zhengzhou attraction guide.