Every Year in Huaiyang City

Huaiyang District belongs to Zhoukou City in Henan Province. It lies in the southeastern part of Henan and the central part of Zhoukou, between 33°20' and 34°00' north latitude and 114°38' and 115°04' east longitude. The district has a warm temperate monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons and plentiful rainfall. It covers a total area of 1,334.56 square kilometers and had a permanent population of 1.0469 million at the end of 2023. Huaiyang District administers two subdistricts, eight towns, and nine townships. The district government is located on the middle section of Xihuang Avenue.

Huaiyang District has a long history. It was the capital established by Taihao Fuxi, the legendary ancestor of Chinese civilization, and is one of the earliest cradles of the Chinese people as well as the birthplace of Chinese surname culture. Its history can be traced back 570 million years. Formerly known as Wanqiu, Chen, and the State of Chen, it underwent numerous administrative changes and changes of name. During the Qin dynasty, the establishment of Chen County marked the basic formation of the county's territory, and it later became part of Chen Commandery. In the Han dynasty, Huaiyang Commandery was established in the seventh year of Emperor Gaozu's reign, followed by the establishment of the Kingdom of Huaiyang in the eleventh year. Chen County became an important part of it. From then on, the history of this place was closely intertwined with Huaiyang's, bearing witness to the vicissitudes and flourishing development of the land.

Huaiyang District is rich in tourist attractions, including the Pingliangtai Ancient City Ruins, a nationally protected cultural heritage site, and the Taihao Mausoleum Scenic Area. Provincial-level protected cultural heritage sites include the ancient city of Chen and Chu, the Zhuqiu Temple Ruins, Xiange Terrace, the Eastern Han tomb of the King of Chen, the ancient city of Guling, the Shuangzhong Ruins, the site commemorating Li Zhilong's revolutionary activities, and the Huagua Terrace. There are also 35 county-level protected cultural heritage sites.

Huaiyang is not only one of the cradles of Chinese civilization, but is also known as “Eight thousand years in Huai...”