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Starting Price for Taxi Fares in Zhengzhou Increased to 8 RMB
May 24, 2012
Starting Price for Taxi Fares in Zhengzhou Increased to 8 RMB

From May 15 onwards, the starting taxi fare in Zhengzhou will rise from 6 to 8 RMB (includes first 2 kilometres). What’s more, all fares after 22:00 will rise to 10 RMB. From May 15-June 3, the Zhengzhou Traffic Administration Office will adjust the city’s taxi metres. In the meantime, passengers who take taxis with the old metres must pay according to what is shown on the taxi metre and taxi drivers are not permitted to charge passengers extra. Passengers who encounter... Read more>>

Expat Corner

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

May 26, 2012 Comments (1)
What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in... Read More>>

China Media

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

Get Connected: Why Are Foreign Dignitaries Increasingly Turning to Weibo?

May 23, 2012 Comments (2)
From IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde wishing to former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, these days, it seems that foreign dignitaries are increasingly turning to China's Weibo (microblogging) platform to better connect with Chinese... Read More>>
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History of Zhengzhou
History of Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou is one of the oldest cities in China, with a history stretching back over 3500 years. It was founded in the Shang Dynasty, and as such can claim to be one of the seats of Chinese civilization. Long before the city was founded, the Yellow Emperor (the first Chinese Emperor) is said to have been born in Xuanyuan Hill, which is now a part of the Zhengzhou Municipality. He is a legendary figure of Chinese history, and is said to be the...Read more>>

Zhengzhou Transport - Introduction
Zhengzhou Transport - Introduction

Zhengzhou is a hub of transportation for the Henan Province, so travel in and out of the city by road, rail and air is quite simple. The airport is located nearly 40 kilometers outside of the city but the railway station, which services many of the same destinations, is situated inside the city. Most major destinations in China can also be reached by long distance bus, though the travel times may make this option unappealing for many travelers,...Read more>>