In this episode of Trip Tips Henan, our host explains how to get there and what to do!  For those ready to explore one of the most essential provinces to Chinese history and culture, you will find out where to shop as well as be provided some bargaining tips from our helpful host, Rob!  And before you pack your bags, Rob will disclose Henan's seasonal temperatures so you can properly plan your trip!

Want to discover the birthplace of the Chinese Han culture?  Ready to discover the the birthplace of Huangdi (the Yellow Emperor)? 

Check out this episode as Rob introduces the province Henan.  Henan is the most populated province in China with a population of 100 million people.  This province is most popular for its historic site Shaolin Temple - where kung fu was created. 

In this episode you will gain a brief overview of Henan's exciting history and how to get there...which will definitely encourage you to watch the following episodes to learn more on what to eat and places to go!

If you want to go to an exciting place in China, Henan is the place to go.  Learn about Henan's culturally exciting attractions, creative cuisine, and comfortable lodging.  You'll be sure to gain great insiders on price and things to explore.

Its population is three times the size of Canada’s and if it was a country, it would be one of the most heavily populated in the world. And many of you may never have even heard of Henan province.

China's most populous province just got more crowded. In fact, according to a recent study, the population of Henan in Central China is expected to exceed 100 million by July this year.

This will make Henan the first province in China to cross the 100 million barrier. The latest census puts the current population in Henan at 99.68 million people, making its population three times the size of Canada, 1 and a half times the size of the UK and a third of the population of the US. In fact, if Henan was a country, it would be the 11th most populated in the World, just behind Mexico.

The 100 millionth Henan baby is estimated to be born sometime in the summer. The province is currently in the midst of its fourth birth peak since 1953. There are nearly one and a half million births every year, with on average 3,800 babies being born every day.
 
The one-child policy is still strongly enforced in Henan. While Beijing and Shanghai have been taking steps to relax the policy and allow couples to have a second child, no such change is expected in Henan.

The province's family planning officials claim that without the policy, Henan's population would now stand at more than 130 million.

Hold onto your seats as you travel back in time with our host, Rob, at the Kaifeng Theme Park!  Every hour a parade of locals traditionally dressed in Song Dynasty official's clothing prance down the street.  In Henan's culturally preserved and exciting city, you will be sure to gain helpful tips on places to explore in terms of price, cuisine, and lodging. 

Enjoy the fresh outdoors of Pingdingshan, located in the heart of Henan.  Join the locals and other visitors as they travel up to Pingdingshan Mountain and gaze at the Zhanhe Canal.  In addition to enjoying the beauty of nature Pingdingshan has to offer, feel free to partake in the fun festivities of dancing, shopping, and exploring fine Henan cuisine.  Then travel along to the Buddhist Temple, the first thousand-hand Buddhist sculpture in China dating back to over 1,000 years!

Ticks carrying a deadly virus have killed many people this summer in Shangcheng County of central China’s Henan Province. Similar cases of the disease were actually reported last summer, but it wasn’t until just recently that the local government announced the virus as an epidemic. The year-long delay in announcing the disease has caused many local doctors to remain unaware of it, leading many people to believe the deaths could have been prevented.

The recent admission by authorities in Henan province that a man was tortured until he falsely confessed to a murder has raised questions over how cases are dealt with a cross China.