Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou

Zhongyuan 34°45′37″N 113°38′31″E / 34.76028°N 113.64194°E / 34.76028; 113.64194
Country	People's Republic of China
Province	Henan
Prefecture-level city	Zhengzhou
Area [1]
• Total	195 km2 (75 sq mi)
Population  (2019)[2]
• Total	1,080,900
• Density	5,500/km2 (14,000/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code	450007
Website	www.zhongyuan.gov.cn

Zhongyuan District (simplified Chinese: 中原区; traditional Chinese: 中原區; pinyin: Zhōngyuán Qū; lit. 'central plain') is one of 6 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, South Central China. The city government is located in this district.

Zhongyuan is the second most populous district in Zhengzhou with a population of over 900,000.^[when?] It is the city's industrial center especially in textiles, though many factories are closing and moving into more remote areas due to pollution. Zhengzhou University is located in the district as well as many of Henan's best middle schools.^{[citation needed]} Zhongyuan is undergoing a construction boom though not as intense as the eastern area of the city.

Administrative divisions

As 2012, this city is divided to 12 subdistricts, 1 town and 1 township.^[3]

Subdistricts

Linshanzhai Subdistrict (林山寨街道) Jianshelu Subdistrict (建设路街道) Ruhelu Subdistrict (汝河路街道) Mianfanglu Subdistrict (棉纺路街道) Lüdongcun Subdistrict (绿东村街道) Qinlinglu Subdistrict (秦岭路街道)

Sanguanmiao Subdistrict (三官庙街道) Tongbailu Subdistrict (桐柏路街道) Hanghaixilu Subdistrict (航海西路街道) Zhongyuanxilu Subdistrict (中原西路街道) Xiliuhu Subdistrict (西流湖街道) Xushui Subdistrict (须水街道)

Towns

• Shifo (石佛镇)

Townships

• Gouzhao Township (沟赵乡)

References

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Administrative divisions

Districts	Zhongyuan Jinshui Erqi Guancheng Huiji Shangjie Zhengdong New Area* Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone*
County-level cities	Xingyang Xinzheng Xinmi Dengfeng Gongyi
County	Zhongmu

Attractions

Museums	Henan Museum Zhengzhou Museum Geological Museum of Henan
Historical sites	Zhengzhou Shang City Zhengzhou Confucius Temple Shaolin Monastery Pagoda Forest Fawang Temple Songyue Pagoda Gaocheng Astronomical Observatory Kangbaiwan's Mansion Mausoleums of the Song dynasty Dahuting Han Tombs
Mountains and scenic areas	Mount Song Zhengzhou Yellow River Scenic Area
Theme parks	Century Amusement Park (Zhengzhou Ferris Wheel) Fantawild Adventure Fantawild Dreamland
Landmarks and skyscrapers	Erqi Memorial Tower Emperors Yan and Huang Zhongyuan Tower Zhengzhou Greenland Plaza Zhengzhou Greenland Central Plaza Yuda International Trade Center
Shopping areas and malls	Dehua Pedestrian Street David Plaza The MixC CityOn Grand Emporium
Public parks	People's Park Bishagang Park Lücheng Square Zijingshan Park Zhengzhou Zoo Garden Expo Park Zhengzhou Yellow River National Wetland Park

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