Shangqiu

Shangqiu extends across 10,704 square kilometers of the North China Plain, at the intersection of major transportation routes connecting Jinan to the Yangtze River.

The city served as the first capital of the Shang Dynasty from 1600 BC to 1046 BC, marking the foundation of Chinese civilization in the region.

The Suiyang old city contains Ming Dynasty architecture from 1511, including residential houses and courtyards that reflect traditional Chinese construction methods.

The intersection of the Longhai Railway and Beijing-Kowloon Railway makes Shangqiu a central transportation hub connecting multiple regions of China.

The city holds the distinction of being the location where Cangjie, credited with inventing Chinese characters, developed the writing system.

Location: Henan

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Website: http://shangqiu.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 34.42592,115.64673

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:41