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Prefecture-level city in Henan, People's Republic of China
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Zhoukou (周口 Zhōukǒu) is in East Henan，on the Shaying River. It is known for its long-standing role as a regional transport and trading hub. The city's origins trace back to ancient settlements around the states of Chen and Cai, two historical polities active during the Zhou Dynasty. During the Han and Tang periods (roughly 200 BCE–900 CE), the region developed further as agriculture and river trade expanded. Zhoukou remained a collection of counties for most of its history and did not form a unified prefecture-level city until 2000. Today, Zhoukou is a steadily growing regional center with strong agricultural, commercial, and cultural significance.
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Dragon Lake National Wetland Park, 龙湖国家湿地公园
A major wetland park covering an area of around 11 km². The park is an important breeding site for migratory birds.
平粮台古城遗址
The ruins of an ancient city believed to have been established more than 4600 years ago. Includes the oldest known urban drainage system ever discovered in China.
太昊陵
Mausoleum of Fuxi, a Chinese cultural hero.
周口关帝庙
Founded in 1693 and further expanded during the 18th and 19th centuries, this is the largest temple in Henan Province dedicated to Guan Yu, a famous Han Dynasty general.
周口市博物馆
Zhoukou's main museum.
周口野生动物世界
Zoo with more than 200 species and more than 10,000 animals.
周口沙颍河湿地公园
A scenic wetland park along the Shaying River featuring clear water, lush vegetation, and rich biodiversity. Visitors can enjoy riverside walks among reeds and aquatic plants, observe wild ducks, geese, and herons, and see fish such as carp and catfish in the river.
周口民俗博物馆
A local museum displaying traditional folk items, including tools, daily utensils, handicrafts, and cultural artifacts from Zhoukou and the wider region. Exhibitions introduce local customs and aspects of rural life.
弦歌台
A historical site associated with ancient cultural traditions in the Huaiyang area. The site includes structures and markers related to local heritage.
周口海洋馆
An aquarium in Huaiyang District featuring displays of aquatic species and indoor exhibition areas.
豫见奇妙动物标本馆
A small museum displaying various animal specimens and related educational exhibits.
五一广场
The square is ideal for a casual evening stroll, people-watching, and trying local street foods. In the evenings, the area comes alive with vendors and locals hanging out. Several small parks and streets nearby offer additional spots for relaxation or short walks.
陈楚古街
Street with shops that is built to look like it is old, although it is a modern construction.
临港新城夜市
A vibrant evening market popular with students, selling street food, accessories, and affordable fashion items.
北舞渡胡辣汤
A hearty and spicy soup made with beef, vermicelli, tofu skin, and black fungus. It is one of the well-known breakfast dishes in Henan Province.
邓城猪蹄总店
s a special food in Zhoukou Dengcheng Town, and the production process has been spread for hundreds of years. Pig skin soft waxy elastic teeth, a bite down, mouth meat fragrance, taste infinite. In the middle and late Qing Dynasty, Dengcheng pig trotter became a tribute into the royal family. Its appearance of fresh color, fresh with tendons, taste meat mellow, tendon crispy, refreshing not greasy.
憨弟大盘鸡
A dish featuring large pieces of braised chicken cooked with potatoes, bell peppers, and chili-based seasonings. It is commonly served with wide noodles added to the remaining sauce and is popular for its rich flavor and hearty portion size.
茉莉餐厅
A local restaurant in Zhoukou offering a range of Chinese dishes in a casual dining setting.
楠火锅
A hotpot restaurant offering a variety of soup bases and ingredient selections in a standard dine-in setting.
茶百道（五一路店）
A beverage shop offering milk tea and other tea-based drinks.
茶百道 (关帝老街店)
A tea-drink shop offering fruit teas, milk teas and other beverage drinks.
蜜雪冰城 (育新街八一路店)
Chain beverage shop mainly offering milk tea, ice-cream and tea-based drinks.
古茗 (文昌万达店)
A branch of a nationwide tea-drink chain offering milk teas and other tea-based beverages.
CoCo都可（文昌万达店）
A chain beverage shop offering milk tea, fruit tea, and other tea-based drinks.
周口天明锦江国际酒店
The only 5-star hotel in Zhoukou.
周口淮阳羲皇宾馆
A 4-star hotel.
周口淮阳希尔顿花园酒店
High-end hotel with fitness center, room service, free Wi-Fi, and multiple breakfast options.
瑰葆酒店
A simple hotel providing basic accommodation for short-term stays.
淮阳天鸿雅悦酒店
Budget to mid-range lodging option within a commercial building.
维也纳国际酒店（太清路店）
Standard business hotel offering basic facilities suitable for short stays.
中州华悦酒店
A mid-range hotel commonly used by business and local travellers.
周口农贸市场
A traditional open-air market where locals buy fresh produce, dried goods, and regional specialties such as Zhoukou chili sauce and local pickles.
文昌万达广场
Wenchang Wanda Plaza is a large urban mall that reflects the modern side of Zhoukou. It houses a mix of retail stores and dining options and is often visited by locals for weekend outings or evening strolls.
开元万达广场
Kaiyuan Wanda Plaza offers a spacious environment for shopping and light entertainment. While mainly visited by locals, it provides insight into the daily commercial life of Zhoukou.
万顺达百货
A mid-sized department store offering general daily necessities, clothing, and household items.
泰和城购物中心
Mid-sized shopping mall with retail stores, dining options, and basic leisure facilities.
By train
By bus
There are four long-distance bus stations in Zhoukou City: Zhoukou East Bus Station, Huaiyang Bus Station, Zhoukou Central Bus Station, and Zhoukou Bus Terminal.
By Taix
Taxi fares in Zhoukou begin at ¥6 for the first 2 km during the day, and ¥7 late at night (23:00–05:00).6.4 per km.
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