Gongyi is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhengzhou, Central Henan.
Understand
[edit]Gongyi（巩义） is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhengzhou, Henan Province. It is located in central China, historically known for its long history and proximity to the famous Songshan Mountains. The city has a mix of cultural heritage and modern development, making it a convenient stop for travelers interested in history and natural scenery.
Get in
[edit]- By Air: The nearest major airport is Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (about 60 km away).
- By Train: Gongyi has its own railway station with high-speed and regular trains connecting to Zhengzhou, Luoyang, and other major cities.
- By Bus: Long-distance buses connect Gongyi with Zhengzhou and surrounding cities.
Get around
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Map of Gongyi
- Bus: Local buses cover main areas, though schedules may be limited.
- Taxi / Didi: Widely available for city travel.
- Bike: For short distances, bike rentals are possible in urban areas.
See
[edit]- 1 Northern Song Dynasty Imperial Tombs (北宋皇陵), 1/84 Dufu Road (杜甫路84附1) (the tombs are about 950 m west of the bus station and 2.8 km south of the train station; take bus # 6 from Gongyi Bus Station or bus # 2 from Gongyi Railway Station), ☏ +86 371 64356170. 08:00-18:00. Contains the remains of seven of the nine emperors of the Northern Song Dynasty. Zhao Hongyin (the father of Zhao Kuangyin, the dynasty's founding emperor) is also buried here as are dozens of concubines, government officials, military leaders and nobles. In total there are around 1000 tombs. Free.
