Zhoukou Guandi Temple
Lu Yi Taiqing Palace
Zhoukou Guandi Temple
Laozi hometown scenic spot
Zhoukou City is located in the southeast of Henan Province, adjacent to Anhui Province, and has jurisdiction over 8 counties 1 city 1 district. This ancient holy land has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of ancient culture in China. Duwanqiu (now Huaiyang County), the ancestor of mankind, made gossip and nets and taught people to fish and hunt; Nu Wa, the goddess of China, the capital of Xihua, made people unearthed, refined stones to make up the sky, and educated everything; Shennong began to take Chen (now Huaiyang County) as the capital, tasted herbs, cultivated grains, taught people to cultivate crops, and created a new era of planting and breeding in China; Laozi (whose real name is Li Er), the ancient sage, the originator of Taoism, ranked first among 100 celebrities in the world. He was born in Guxian County (now Luyi County) and went to Hangu in the west, and wrote the Tao Te Ching with 5,000 words, which has been passed down through the ages. Chen Sheng and Guangwu, the leaders of the first peasant uprising in China, established the first peasant regime in China in Chen Cheng (now Huaiyang). Chen Tuan, an outstanding Yi-ology scholar in China, was also born in Luyi County. Bao Zheng's disaster relief in Lower Chenzhou led to a famous story. Yuan Shikai, the last emperor of China feudal dynasty, was born in this city. Ji Hongchang, a famous anti-Japanese general, was born in Fugou County. The ancestors of more than ten surnames such as Chen, Li and Xie all originated in Zhoukou.
The long history and splendid culture have left many places of interest in Zhoukou, an ancient land, and formed rich tourism resources. This is the key area of ancient cultural tourism in China.
In March, 20021year, Zhoukou City ranked 106 in the comprehensive strength ranking list of China cities in 20021year.
202 1, 1, in 2020, the ranking of China urban science and technology innovation development index was released, and Zhoukou ranked 2 18.
In 200211year1October, the Central Civilization Office confirmed the list of cities nominated for national civilized cities in the founding period of 20021-2023, and Zhoukou City was on the list.
From June 5438 to October 2020 10, Zhoukou was awarded the title of National Model City (County) with Double Support in 2020.
In June 2020, 5438+ 10, "Top Blue Sky Cities in China in 2020 100" was released, and Zhoukou ranked 155.
In June 2020, "20 19 China's Best City for Studying Abroad" was released, and Zhoukou ranked 180 (for universities: zhoukou normal university).
June 5438 +20201October, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development named Zhoukou as the National Garden City of 20 19.