Henan

Capital of Henan province and ancient heart of Chinese civilization.

One of China's Eight Ancient Capitals—once the world's largest city during the Northern Song Dynasty, where the famous painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival" immortalized its golden age.

One of China's Four Great Ancient Capitals—13 dynasties made this city their capital, leaving behind the magnificent Longmen Grottoes and a legacy as the Peony Capital of China.

Home of the magnificent Yaoshan scenic area and the world's tallest Spring Temple Vairochana Buddha statue.

The ancient capital of the Shang Dynasty, where the world's oldest known Chinese writing — oracle bone script — was discovered at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Yinxu.

The city of Book of Songs, where ancient Qi River flows through 3,000 years of Chinese poetic heritage and military history.

Gateway to the magnificent Taihang Mountains, home of the legendary Guoliang Tunnel Road and breathtaking cliffside villages.

Home to the spectacular Yuntai Mountain UNESCO Global Geopark and the birthplace of Chen-style Tai Chi.

The Hometown of the Chinese Dragon, where a 6,400-year-old dragon artifact marks the dawn of Chinese civilization and Yellow Emperor legends.

China's food industry capital, home of Shuanghui Group and the historic Shihuiyuan — source of the Chinese dictionary.

Where the Yellow River roars through the legendary Hangu Pass, gateway to ancient China's heartland.

One of China's oldest continuously inhabited cities, the cradle of Shang civilization and the ancient capital of the Song Kingdom.

The tea capital of Henan, famous for Xinyang Maojian tea and the scenic Jigong Mountain, one of China's four great summer resorts.

The birthplace of Laozi, founder of Taoism, and home to the magnificent Taihao Mausoleum.

Home of the spectacular Chaya Mountain and a historic post station on the ancient Southern Silk Road.