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This 388-metre high tower is the 10th tallest tower in the world and has great views of the city. On the third and fourth floors of the observation deck, you can see the largest panoramic painting in the world.
Zhongyuan Tower, also known as Henan Radio and Television Tower or "Tower of Fortune", is located in Zhengzhou, China. It is a multi-functional commercial, artistic and cultural center integrating radio and television broadcasting, tourism, cross-border trade, cultural performance, catering and leisure. The tower measures 268 metres (879 ft) high and the top antenna is 120 metres (390 ft) high, with a total height of 388 m. It is the world's second tallest steel tower after the Tokyo Skytree.
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郑州世纪欢乐园
It is quite a huge amusement park. Be aware most rides have a 90-kg limit for anyone using them, sometimes staff can be strict and refuse to let you ride even after you have paid to get in.
商城遗址, 商都遗址公园 Shang Capital Ruins Park
You can see remnants of the wall in the east side of town. Be warned: these mounds are not terribly impressive.
郑州文庙
The Zhengzhou Confucius Temple is a historical building complex dedicated to Confucius. The first temple was built here in the first century AD, and it has been rebuilt several times after being damaged or destroyed by wars and fires. The Dacheng Hall, dating from the Qing Dynasty, is the main historic building in the complex, while many of the other buildings are modern reconstructions. The Dacheng Hall, which dates from the Qing Dynasty, is the main building of historical value. The other buildings that make up the complex are largely modern reconstructions.
河南省地质博物馆
Contains rock specimens, and many fossils, including dinosaur fossils. Visitors are required to show their ID.
如意湖; Ruyi Hu
The centrepiece of the Zhengzhou New Area, surrounded by an impressive ring of modern apartments, malls and office towers, including the Henan Arts Centre, and crowned by a JW Marriott designed like a Chinese lantern. The area is lit up in a charmingly tacky fashion at night.
二七纪念塔
Museum inside a rather garish double pagoda that looms over February 7 Square. Inside there are exhibits explaining the city's development.