East Henan
East Henan is the eastern part of Henan, China. It includes the prefecture-level cities of Kaifeng, Zhoukou and Shangqiu.Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
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
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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
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
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude of center
34.2322° or 34° 13′ 56″ northLongitude of center
115.0202° or 115° 1′ 13″ eastWikidata 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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