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Province in Central China
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Henan (河南 hé nán), Yu (豫 yù) for short, is a province located in the Northern Central Region of China. It shares its borders with six other provinces, Shandong to the northeast, Hebei to the north, Shanxi to the northwest, Shaanxi to the west, Hubei to the south, and Anhui to the east. The eastern portion is flat and part of the North China Plain, one of the most densely populated areas on Earth. Indeed Henan is the third most populous province in China, with almost 100 million people. The mountainous west and southwest is more remote and forested.
The part of Henan north to the Yellow River. The industrialized area of Henan.
The "Southern China" part in the Northern Chinese province of Henan, has a milder and wetter climate than the other part of Henan.
Another industrialized part of Henan. Mountains bring breath-taking natural sceneries. Luoyang is one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China.
Part of the great plain in the east part of China. The main agricultural area of Henan. Kaifeng is one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China.
Here is located the provincial capital Zhengzhou, one of the main transportation hubs of China.
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Zhengzhou (郑州 Zhèngzhōu) is a city on the south bank of Yellow River (Huang He) in China. It is the capital of Henan Province.
For the city in South Korea, see Anyang (Gyeonggi). Anyang (安阳; Ānyáng) is a city of about 5.4 million (2023), a prefecture-level city and the northernmost city in Henan Province.
Hebi (鹤壁) is in northern Henan province in central China.
The ancient city of Kaifeng (开封; Kāifēng) is on the southern bank of the Yellow River in eastern Henan Province. The capital of several dynasties, with a history of over 4,100 years, it is a vibrant city today.
Luoyang (洛阳 Luòyáng) is an ancient city in West Henan province, China. Steeped in history, Luoyang draws visitors for its iconic sites: the Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, and Guanlin Temple.
Nanyang (南阳 Nányáng) is a city in Henan Province in China. Nanyang has a long history, beautiful mountains and rivers, and numerous cultural landscapes with profound cultural heritage and fascinating natural landscapes.
Sanmenxia (三门峡; Sānménxiá) is a city in western Henan with 2.2 million inhabitants. Situated along the upper reaches of the Yellow River, Sanmenxia is known for its breathtaking natural scenery and historical significance.
Yuzhou is named after the flood control by Emperor Yu of Xia, and has a profound historical background and rich cultural heritage. As the birthplace of Chinese Jun porcelain, it has a unique porcelain art and handicraft tradition, especially the ancient town of Shenhou, which is famous for its well-preserved streets and ancient kiln sites from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Xinxiang was the capital of Plain Province in the early years and was an important center city in the northern part of Henan Province.
Longmen National Park is in Henan Province of China. It's inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Dengfeng is a small city in Henan province (by Chinese standards). The name Dengfeng was bestowed upon it by Wu zetian of the Wu Zhou dynasty.
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