Introducing Zhèngzhōu
The provincial capital of Hénán since 1949, Zhèngzhōu is a sprawling mini-metropolis that, despite its ancient history, retains fewer historical anachronisms than some of its neighbouring cities. The quickly modernising town is not unattractive – with clean, wide boulevards lined with numerous upmarket boutiques and shops branching off around the train station – but its role as a major rail transport junction in the region is the real reason it’s the capital city.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Need Itinerary advice for travel in China !!
by manchurianexile 13 September 2011
Furthermore, Shaolin is a bugger of a place to get to. As far as I know, there are no direct trains there (From pretty much anywhere)…
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RE: Xian - Huashan - Longmen Caves
by bengbubob 05 September 2011
Huashan can be done in one day if you just want to go up and hike around. You take a tram up part way. If you want to stay over, the…
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RE: Can't find this info
by 889 26 August 2011
The quickest train to Zhengzhou is the T168 at less than 10 hours. You're not going to find a bus that meets that speed. There are also…
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