Henan · China
Where to stay in Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou is a city in Henan, China, home to about 12,601,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- CGO30 km · Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou, previously romanized as Chengchow, is the capital and the largest city of Henan Province, China. With a population of 12.6 million people in 2021, it is China's 11th largest city by population.
The name Zhengzhou comes from a city in the Sui Dynasty, but its actual location was in modern day Chenggao. During the Tang Dynasty, the name switched here. The area remained an unimportant backwater until it was selected for development by the Chinese Government after 1949. Zhengzhou is now a major transportation hub in the center of the country, and a rapidly growing city. Zhengzhou City is located in the north-central part of Henan Province, where the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River divide. By the end of 2022, the resident population of Zhengzhou City was 12.8 million.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Zhengzhou
See
- Shang Dynasty Wall Ruins
- Zhengzhou Confucius Temple
- Er Qi (February 7) Memorial Tower
- Ruyi Lake
- Zhongyuan Tower
- Henan · Drama Fantasy City
- Henan Geological Museum
- Henan Museum
- Henan Museum of Science and Technology
- Yellow River Museum
- Zhengzhou Art Museum
- Zhengzhou Museum
Do
There's relatively few things to do in Zhengzhou but a possible evening might involve eating at a Sichuan or Henanese restaurant, buying yourself a bottle of decent Dynasty wine, parleying with the local clientele, getting lazy, and rounding off the evening at a KTV bar.
- Museum Area
- Century Fun Park
- Zhengzhou Fonte Happy World
- Yinji International Tourism Resort
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Where to stay
Which part of Zhengzhou to stay in
Zhengzhou is not a major backpacker stop, so there are few cheap lodgings in the city. That said, there are some hotels that offer real value for money if you are more than two people. As with most Chinese cities, there are several a bit run down hotels to be found near the train station. These might be your cheapest options. Most likely English is not spoken but you can get a room for ¥50 or even cheaper if there are two people splitting a bill for a double room. Bargain, especially if you are staying more than one night.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Zhengzhou
11 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Aimu International Hotel (Zhengzhou East Railway Station Exhibition Center) | 7.1 km | |
| Holiday Inn Express Zhengzhou Longzi Lake | 14.7 km | |
| JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou | 7.4 km | |
| Le Meridien Zhengzhou | 6.5 km | |
| Noble International Hotel | 9.0 km | |
| Phoenix Hotel | 14.0 km | |
| Radisson Blu Zhengzhou Huiji | 13.1 km | |
| Sofitel Zhengzhou International | 4.1 km | |
| Wanda Vista Zhengzhou | 5.9 km | |
| Zhengzhou Crossing Hotel | 10.4 km | |
| Zhongyou Garden Hotel | 6.9 km |
All 11 hotels in Zhengzhou, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Zhengzhou
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Zhengzhou are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 151 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Zhengzhou: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), about 30 km from the city centre in a straight line; Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA, 116 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Zhengzhou City is a national transport hub for railway, aviation and mail. As of September 2023, Zhengzhou has 2 terminals, 2 runways, 162 air routes, 6 railway stations, 2 main railway lines, 6 high-speed railway lines, 9 metro lines, 11 motorways, and 37 BRT lines.
Getting around
The city's focal point is Erqi (February 7) Square (二七广场). This large public square comes alive at night, when an entire market fills the space with vendors and locals hanging out. From the square, several main streets fan out to different areas of the city. Since Zhengzhou was handpicked to serve as a transportation hub - and does not have a very long history as a large city - the urban planning is more noticeable here than in other places of China. This means there is plenty of green space, tree-lined streets and logical arrangement to the city.
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CGO · Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
LYA · Luoyang Beijiao Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Zhengzhou
Eat
Zhengzhou has a diverse array of fine Chinese cuisine. Its location at China's center means you can find almost any type of Chinese food here. The city is big enough to have a scattering of cosmopolitan restaurants, and while there are a number of imitation Korean, Japanese, Indian, and Western options about, you will do best to stick with Chinese food. One of the most representative delicacies in Zhengzhou, braised noodles. Zhengzhou braised noodles are made from high-quality fresh lamb and lamb bones. After soaking, the bones and meat are boiled together over high heat to form a white soup, and then flour is mixed to form a soft noodle.
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Questions
Zhengzhou: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Zhengzhou?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Zhengzhou are April, May, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 151 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Zhengzhou?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), about 30 km from the city centre in a straight line; Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA, 116 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Zhengzhou?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Zhengzhou
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.