Xinxiang

Xinxiang (新乡; Xīnxiāng) is located in the north of Henan Province.Xinxiang City is bordered by the Yellow River in the south and Zhengzhou and Kaifeng; Hebi and Anyang in the north; Jiaozuo and Shanxi in the west; and Puyang and Shandong in the east. It dates from the Sui Dynasty, about 600 CE.

Understand
Located in the north of Henan Province, south of the Yellow River, with Zhengzhou and Kaifeng across the river. Xinxiang City is an important part of Zhengzhou Metropolitan Area, the first batch of national highway transport hub cities in northern Henan, a national civilised city, a national health city, a national forest city and a national circular economy demonstration city.

Climate
Xinxiang has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.Influenced by the North China Plain and Taihang Mountains, the climate of Xinxiang is dry, windy and the temperature varies greatly. The climate type of Xinxiang belongs to the junction of Mediterranean climate and temperate continental climate, so the weather changes more violently.The climate of Xinxiang is almost the same as that of Zhengzhou.

Spring is the season when the temperature rises in Xinxiang, the temperature gradually rises, and the precipitation gradually increases. Spring temperatures are suitable for travel and outdoor activities.

Summer is the hottest season in Xinxiang, with high temperature and precipitation. Long sunshine, suitable for swimming and water sports.

Winter is the coldest season in Xinxiang, with low temperature and little precipitation. Winter is suitable for skiing and other winter sports.

History
Xinxiang was first named in the Sui Dynasty and has a history of more than 1400 years. Xinxiang has a long history, with sites of Yangshao and Longshan cultures, and is one of the important origins of The Book of Poetry. Historical records, the Sui Emperor opened the emperor six years (AD 586), take the new town of Jixian county first and last two words as the county name, cut Jia, Jixian county part of the land, that is, Xinxiang County, this is the beginning of the name of Xinxiang. The county office is in Xinle City, which is now the old county seat of Xinxiang County.

Culture

 *  Muye culture (牧野文化）centered on Wei Hui) is a sub-culture of Hanoi culture. In the summer and Shang period, after the transfer of Geng. The Hanoi area became the political, economic, and cultural center of the country, and the Shang Dynasty created the bronze culture of the site lamp. The oracle bone culture, and the capital of the Mu Xia and Shang period are in Henan. These favorable factors affected the economic and cultural development of Muye area, making Xinxiang one of the earliest areas to enter the civilization era.
 * Grand Canal culture (大运河文化Xinxiang is the only city in Henan that can see the historical waterway of the Grand Canal. The Xinxiang section of the Grand Canal, now known as the Weihe Xinxiang section, is an important component of the Yongji Canal of the Sui and Tang Dynasties Grand Canal. It has a history of over 1400 years since its excavation and use in the fourth year of the Daye reign of Emperor Yang of Sui (608 AD). Before the Sui Dynasty, Weihe was known as "Qingshui". In the fourth year of Emperor Yang's Daye reign (608 AD), the Yongji Canal was excavated. The Sui and Tang dynasties referred to it as the "Yongji Canal". In the Northern Song Dynasty, the Yongji Canal was renamed as the Yuhe River. In the first year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD), the Yuhe River was renamed as the Weihe River. Since then, the name of the Weihe River has not been changed and is still in use today.
 * Yellow River culture (黄河文化）Since the ancient flood and famine period, Xinxiang, an ancient land, has been associated with the Yellow River, and the Yellow River culture contained in it has a long and profound roots. The ancestors of the Longshan Culture period lived here by the river and were deeply cared for and nurtured by the Yellow River mother. The accompanying Yellow River culture is clear and profound, and has been passed down through generations. Since the legend of Gonggong Water Control 4000 years ago, and the Battle between the Youhu Clan and Xia Qi in "Gan", the shocking events and heroic deeds within Xinxiang have been continuously recorded in history, such as the dynastic changes of the Muye War Drum, the bloody battles during the war years, and the role models of advanced groups, giving this place rich cultural connotations of the Yellow River and bursting out the spirit of the Yellow River that dares to be the first.

By plane
The nearest major airport is Zhengzhou's Xinzheng Airport. Frequent high-speed C trains connect this airport to Zhengzhou East Railway Station, where you can transfer to a train to Xinxiang.

By bus


There are also north and east bus stations.

Get around
Like most cities in China, there is a reasonable taxi system, and buses. The two railway stations are linked by bus 66 several times per hour (¥1, about 45 minutes).

The starting price during the day is RMB 6 per 2 kilometres, and the fare per kilometre after 2 kilometres is RMB 1.60.Night taxis start at RMB 7 per 2km and cost RMB 1.6 per kilometre from 22:00 to 5:00 the following day.

Downtown




Huixian County

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City Walk




Festivals

 * Xinxiang Fengqiu pomegranate Festival（新乡封丘石榴节）：The first pomegranate Festival in Fengqiu County was held from September 28 to 30, 2001 in the historic and cultural town of Chenqiao Town, and then held once a year. Chenqiao pomegranate has more than 30 varieties such as red pomegranate, white stone pomegranate, green bark and copper bark.Here, you can taste different flavors of pomegranates
 * Xinxiang Fengqiu honeysuckle Festival（新乡封丘金银花节）： has been successfully held for 3 sessions. It is held on May 10 every year in Sizhuang Township. The cultivation of honeysuckle in Fengqiu County has a history of more than one hundred years. It is famous at home and abroad for its large flower fertilizer, fresh green color and high medicinal value.Here, you can learn about honeysuckle culture and see high-quality honeysuckle.
 * Xinxiang Coffee Market（新乡咖啡集市）: The first coffee market was successfully held on May 1, 2021. By 2023, three events have been held. The venue of the coffee market is not fixed, and the information of the event venue will be published on the Internet before the start.If you are a coffee lover, you can come here on May 1 and try the special brew.

Universities
There are a total of ten universities in Xinxiang, among which the most famous are the following five universities. If you come to Xinxiang for tourism, you can come and visit the universities here. The campus environments of these universities not only have their own characteristics, but also have a strong learning atmosphere for students.Coming here can give you a strong motivation to work hard and a youthful atmosphere.

Specialty product
Xinxiang's specialty products are mainly food. Therefore, if you come to visit Xinxiang, you can buy some specialty food back.


 * Li Ji Shaoji（李记烧鸡）：is a traditional Chinese flavor dish. Part of the cooking method is to deep-fry the chicken coated with caramelized sugar, and then cook it in a marinade made of spices. The finished Shaoji is characterized by fresh and tasty meat, fat but not greasy and rotten but not falling apart.In Xinxiang, Li Ji Shaoji is more flavorful than any other brand of roasted chicken. And it is moderately salty and sweet with less oiliness. It's a great gift to take home.
 * Niu Zhongxi Shaobing（牛忠喜烧饼）：Special filling Shaobing from Xinxiang. Ranked first in the list of must-buy special products in Xinxiang City. There are 15 flavors of Shaobing, including 8 sweet fillings and 7 savory fillings. Its stores have special gift box sets that are perfect for giving gifts.
 * MIDUOQI（米多奇）：Xinxiang leisure food brand. The specialty is baked steamed bun slices. Xinxiang people always like to buy some MIDUOQI for their friends from out of town.If your spleen and stomach moisture is heavy, eating baked steamed bun slices will relieve this situation.
 * Fridge magnet：You can buy some fridge magnet with special scenic spot in Xinxiang.To prove that you traveled to Xinxiang.

Shopping malls
Xinxiang has four large shopping malls and many small markets. We mainly introduce four big shopping malls.

Eat

 * Shi Kui beef（世魁牛肉）：in the Xinxiang City, a century of marinated beef brand, has been more than 100 years of history. Characteristics: First, clean and tidy, steaming out of the beef for shaping, large pieces are large pieces, small pieces listed as minced meat, minced depending on the circumstances of the pricing; Second, the color and flavor are good, because it is the ancestral curing and steaming process, its meat to show a slightly red and fresh, taste through the bone marrow of the unique qualities.
 * YuanYang lamb Huimian（原阳羊肉烩面）： is a famous pasta in Henan, and each city and county in Henan has different characteristics because of different practices and customs. Xinxiang city Yuanyang Huimian are more characteristic, the soup fat and thin, fragrant and refreshing, nutritious, unique flavor.
 * Fengqiu Juan Jian（封丘卷尖）：is a local famous dish in Fengqiu County, Xinxiang City, Henan Province, which belongs to the Henan cuisine. It is a dish made of pork, eggs, gorgon euryale powder and various spices. The taste is fragrant and refreshing, and the meat is fat but not greasy.
 * Su Ji Nailao（苏记奶酪）：unique to Xinxiang milk smoothie ice cream. It has red beans, raisins, chocolate and other small ingredients to go with it. Locals often serve Nailao with cold noodles as a combo.
 * Sugar and vinegar malatang（糖醋麻辣烫）：You can't eat it outside of Xinxiang. Different from the common malatang, the taste of Xinxiang Malatang has the sour taste of vinegar, the sweet taste of granulated sugar and the spicy taste of hot pot.
 * Stewed Lamb in Brown Sauce（红焖羊肉）：It is a kind of special food in Xinxiang City, Henan province. The Stewed Lamb in Brown Sauce is mutton, the ingredients are red dates, wolfberry, etc., and the spices are hot sauce, salt, pepper, etc., through the practice of braising. Braised mutton pays attention to the heat, accessories, ingredients, eating methods and so on.Its characteristic is that the first bite is very tough and chewy, but it is easy to chew. The Mutton tendon is very tender. Therefore, you will be very satisfied if you eat a whole mouthful.

Café

 * Qing Tianjian（晴天见奶盖茶）：Xinxiang local brand milk tea shop. Featuring cheese milk cover tea, it attracts people to taste it. Baolong Huanhu Commercial Street, Hongqi District.
 * Sun Mao（榫卯）：With the theme of new Chinese style. Coffee cups and interior style are related to Chinese elements. Hongqi District Muye Avenue (in) Yitong One World.
 * Tree A Third（树一分之一）：It's a Japanese style bread cafe. Hongqi District Qu East Yinhuang East Road No. 30.
 * Coffee Art College（咖啡美院）：It's a coffee shop run by a group of art students. The owners not only designed the unique decoration of the store, but also designed the distinctive graffiti paper cups. It is about 200 meters south of Huilong Sunshine Community, Renmin Road, Hongqi District.
 * Red Coffee（红咖啡）: about 200 meters south of Huilong Sunshine Community, Renmin Road, Hongqi District.

Bar

 * Jingniang（鲸酿）：They have a lot of their own Homemade cocktail. Located in Xinxiang Hongqi District Friendship Road Baolong Square East F1.
 * Insomnia penguin（失眠企鹅精酿）：An original beer shop. There's a lot of fruity beer made by the owner. It is in C2, West Street, West Street, Hongqi District.
 * Qian Bai Bei（千百杯）：New Chinese style tavern. In addition to cocktails and beer, they also take Chongqing cuisine as one of the specialties. Hongqi District New second Street and Youyi Road intersection to the south of 50 meters east Road.

Budget

 * Minshuku：There are many Minshuku  in Xinxiang City. Many locals are selling their vacant houses for short-term rent. So the price is much cheaper than the hotel.You can make a reservation through the app in China.

Mid-priced

 * Home Inn：It is a national hotel, so prices are moderate and there is no cheating. It is suitable for ordinary families. The hotel includes breakfast.
 * Mi Nuosi Hotel: It's a theme hotel. When you check in, you can choose your favorite theme room. He is located in Jinsui Avenue and new second Street intersection Jingye AD International. It is close to the mall.

Splurge

 * JI Hotel: Huazhu Group is a high-end hotel brand. The price is high, but the environment is good. Breakfast was also delicious.
 * New Century Hotel: It is close to the Xinxiang municipal government. Surrounded by parks, the surrounding environment is quiet and the air is fresh. Suitable for families with elderly travel.

Phone

 * China's country code is 86. Xinxiang's area code is 0373. When calling from overseas, dial +86 373 XXXX-XXXX .Local landline phone numbers are eight digits long; cellular phone numbers in Henan are eleven digits long and start with 13,14,15,17, or 18.


 * Emergency numbers: 110 - Police, 119 - Fire, 120 - First aid, 122 - Traffic accidents

Internet

 * Internet access can be found in most guesthouses and through cheap internet cafes all over town. Look out for Web-character 网 and the Bar-character 吧 in the Chinese name for internet bar: 网吧.
 * Foreigners are usually not able to use the public internet cafés because one must register using one's Chinese ID card (身份证), which foreigners do not possess. This is not a problem at hotels and guesthouses.

Stay healthy




Go next
Zheng Zhou: The capital city of Henan Province. You can feel the strong culture of the Central Plains there.

Luo Yang: Here, you feel as if you have traveled to the ancient capital of the Tang Dynasty. You can admire the ancient city walls and feel the ancient civilization deeply.

He Ze: Xinxiang is adjacent to Heze. But Xinxiang is Henan Province, Heze is Shandong province. Therefore, you can quickly experience the cultural differences between Shandong and Henan.