History of Xinxiang
The area of Xinxiang was known as the territory of ancient Yong Kingdom before the Spring and Autumn Period (770BC-476BC). It had been over 1,400 years since the Sui (581-618) Court first established Xinxiang County in 586. During the early years after the founding of the PRC, it was the capital city of Pingyuan Province.
What to see in Xinxiang?
Xinxiang city lies in the drainage areas of the Yellow River and Haihe River. Therefore, plain is the principal type of landform in this city, occupying seventy-eight percent of its total land area. Here lists top attractions in Xinxiang.
Guoliang Village | Wanxianshan Scenic Area | Baligou Valley |
Mausoleum of King Lujian | Baoquan Scenic Area | Baiquan Lake |
How to get to Xinxiang?
Xinxiang City is only 70 kilometers from Zhengzhou, the capital city of Henan. For the short distance to the traffic hub of the province, visitors can have Zhengzhou as a transfer station to many other places. The city is no more than 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, but there is no airport bus reach this city. Visitors should get to Zhengzhou Civil Aviation Hotel in No.3, Jinshui Lu and changes to the airport buses, or take taxis from Xinxiang directly to the airport.
Xinxiang Central Bus Station: Ziyou Lu, Weibin District,Xinxiang City.
When to visit Xinxiang?
Enjoying a warm temperate continental climate, Xinxiang City has four distinct seasons with an annual average temperature of 14°C (57.2°F). Coldest and hottest days appear in July and January. The autumn is cool and the spring usually comes early.
Best Time to visit: Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit Xinxiang city.
Xinxiang Travel Tips
Xinxiang Special Local Products: hawkthorn, apricot, honeysuckle, megranate, Luoguo Marinated Meat
Useful Telephone Numbers:
Tourist Complaints: 0373-303314, 3079160
Weather Forecast: 121
Zip Code Inquiry: 184
Bank of China: 134, Bei Gan Dao, Hongqi District
China Post: 189, Heping Lu, Muye District,Xinxiang City