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View Plans & PricingArea: 15,083 km²
Population: ~7.0 million (2020)
Zhumadian means "station of the Zhuma" in Chinese, referring to an ancient post station. It is located in southern Henan and is an important agricultural city.
7.0/10 — Residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle with modern amenities and cultural richness.
Zhumadian has no commercial airport; Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport is the nearest. Zhumadian Railway Station and Zhumadian West Station connect to Zhengzhou and Wuhan on the Beijing–Guangzhou high-speed railway. Buses and taxis serve the city.
Huanghuai University and Zhumadian Vocational and Technical College are the main institutions.
Zhumadian lies on the Huang-Huai Plain in southern Henan with a continental climate. It has the Huai River tributaries and is a major grain and sesame production area.
Visit the Chaya Mountain scenic area, Zhumadian City Museum, and the hometown of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai legend (nearby).
Day 1: Chaya Mountain and city museum.
Day 2: Local cultural sites and parks.
Try Zhumadian sesame oil products, Henan braised noodles, spicy soup, and local chicken dishes.
Buy sesame oil, sesame products, and local snacks. Main shopping is in Yicheng District.
Local Vibe: Zhumadian (驻马店) is the heart of old China — grounded, historical, and centered on wheat noodles, ancient capitals, and saying 中 (zhong) to approve. Visitors love the authentic atmosphere, friendly advice, and the way Zhumadian sesame oil products shows up on every local menu.
Fun Facts:
• Zhumadian is home to the Chaya Mountain scenic area, a local highlight that reflects the city's character and history.
• The city blends everyday modern life with long-standing traditions, making it a great place to experience real China.
• Zhumadian sesame oil products is one of the local flavors visitors remember most — ask a local where they eat it.
Locals in Zhumadian have their own regional flavor of Mandarin. Try these to sound like one of the crowd:
中 (zhōng) — Okay / good.
弄啥 (nòng shá) — What are you doing?
可得劲 (kě dé jìn) — Very satisfying.
• Laozi — The legendary founder of Taoism is associated with Henan.
• Du Fu — One of China’s greatest poets had deep ties to Henan.
• Zhang Zhongjing — The Sage of Medicine was from Nanyang.
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