Shaolin Temple Day
Kung fu birthplace and pagoda forest.
Zhengzhou
China's central crossroads — the rail hub nearest the Shaolin Temple, where monks perfected kung fu 1,500 years ago.
- Metro population
- 12,000,000
- Country
- China
- Region
- Asia
Overview
Why visit Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou is the crossroads of China — the country's biggest rail junction, where north-south and east-west high-speed lines cross. It's a modern 12-million-person metropolis that few foreigners knew before Speed's 2025 stream.
The city's claim to fame is 80km away: the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song, where Buddhist monks have trained in kung fu since the 6th century — the world's most famous martial-arts monastery, and the site of Speed's legendary training session that went viral across platforms.
Zhengzhou itself is one of China's ancient capitals — the Shang dynasty built city walls here 3,600 years ago, and the Henan Museum holds bronzes and jades from the Yellow River's earliest civilisations.
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Henan Museum
Bronzes and jades from the cradle.
Yellow River Scenic
The giant emperors and the cradle river.
Luoyang / Kaifeng
Ancient capitals by bullet train.
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Fun facts
Things you didn't know about Zhengzhou
- 01
Shaolin'S Gateway
The Shaolin Temple — birthplace of kung fu — sits in the city's Mount Song range.
- 02
Speed Trained There
Speed's Shaolin kung-fu training stream was among the most-watched moments of his China tour.
- 03
China'S Rail Crossroads
The country's two busiest high-speed lines intersect here — you can reach anywhere.
- 04
3,600 Years Old
Shang dynasty walls and bronzes make it one of China's earliest capital sites.
- 05
Henan'S Cradle
The province around it is the heartland of Chinese civilisation — 'central plains' culture.
- 06
The Pagoda Forest
Shaolin's forest of 240+ tomb pagodas honour great monks — China's largest.
- 07
The Tower Of Erqi
The twin-spired February 7th Memorial Tower is the city landmark.
- 08
Iphone City
Foxconn's Zhengzhou plant — nicknamed 'iPhone City' — assembles much of the world's iPhones.
- 09
Yellow River
The cradle-river flows just north — scenic areas and the giant emperors statue stand there.
- 10
Kung Fu Shows
Shaolin monks perform daily — the tourism town around the temple is built for it.
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FAQ
Quick answers about Zhengzhou
Where is Zhengzhou located?
Zhengzhou is in China, in Asia.
What is the population of Zhengzhou?
The greater Zhengzhou area is home to about 12,000,000 people.
What is Zhengzhou famous for?
Zhengzhou is famous for the gateway to the Shaolin Temple, China's central rail hub, and one of the country's ancient capitals.
Did IShowSpeed stream from Zhengzhou?
Yes — IShowSpeed streamed from Zhengzhou on his 2025 China tour, including the famous Shaolin kung-fu training session nearby. See his full world tour map.
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