East Henan

East Henan is the eastern part of Henan, China. It includes the prefecture-level cities of Kaifeng, Zhoukou and Shangqiu.

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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Kaifeng and Shangqiu.

Kaifeng

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The ancient city of Kaifeng 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.

Shangqiu is a city in eastern Henan province, China. Shangqiu has a history of over 4,000 years. It was the first capital of the Shang Dynasty, and later served as the capital of some states including Song in the Zhou Dynasty and Liang in the Han Dynasty.

Zhoukou

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Zhoukou 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.

East Henan

Type: human settlement
Description: eastern portion of the province of Henan in China
Also known as: “Henan/East”
Location: Henan, North China, China, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude of center

34.2322° or 34° 13′ 56″ north

Longitude of center

115.0202° or 115° 1′ 13″ east

Wikidata ID

Q63789899

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Dutch—“East Henan” goes by many names.

Chinese: “豫东”
Dutch: “East Henan”

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