Jiaozuo City, China -Henan Polytechnic University Located City

Jiaozuo is a prefecture-level city in northern Henan province, China. Sitting on the northern bank of the Yellow River, it borders the provincial capital of Zhengzhou to the south, Xinxiang to the east, Jiyuan to the west, Luoyang to the southwest, and the province of Shanxi to the north. It is one of the core cities of central China economic zone. Its population was 3.7 million whom live in the main administration areas made of 4 districts(Jiefang, Shanyang, Zhongzhan and Macun). There are nearly 32 minorities here. In Chinese traditional culture, it is the birthplace of human ancestor, and the center of Chinese nation. 

As early as 8000 years ago, it appeared human beings here. There are 3 existing ancient cultural relics(Peiligang Culture, Yangshao Culture and Longshan Culture). The famous Chinese myths and legends about Pan Gu, Nuwa and Da Yu came from here. According to the historical records, it has 60 historical towns, in which has 6 national key cultural relics protection sites. Relying on the thousands of years history, it has the rich tourism resources. The most famous item is Tai Chi, which was originated in Jiaozuo. There are 3 national 5A scenic spots, including Yuntai Mountain, Shennong Mountain, Qingtian River. Among them, Shennong Mountain and Yuntai Mountain are also listed in UNESCO World Geopark and Yuntai possessed of the maximum waterfall gap in Asia. 

As the traditional heavy industry city, Jiaozuo has a strong position in energy sources, chemical engineering and raw materials based on its rich mineral resources. It develops over 100 kinds of chemical engineering products. At present, it forms ten industries covers equipment manufacturing and automobile and its parts, etc. The industry chain is rather complete now. Even it becomes the automobile and its parts manufacturing base, national aluminum industry base and new industrialization model base. Besides, the ground water storage is substantial, the famous project of south-to-north water diversion crosses here. Since the development of Reform and Open Policy, it achieved a great progress in foreign trade. In 2005, it ranked the second level of total export-import volume in Henan province. Till now, it is the model and leading city in economic development of central China zone.

As the south-north intersection and junction of east-west, Jiaozuo plays an important role in central China. The highway development keeps the leading level in China. There are four main railway lines, and the only intercity railway in Henan province. From Xinzheng International Airport to Jiaozuo, it only needs 1 hour. At present, it has constructed the communication network of expressway, trunk highway, railway, and airway. 

Jiaozuo enjoys a humid subtropical climate with continental climate influences. It has the four distinct seasons, Winters are cold and relatively dry while summers are hot and often rainy, springs are warm while autumns are cool. Average temperature ranges from 0.3℃(32.54°F) in January to 27.5℃(81.5°F) in July. Extremes exist from -22.4℃ to 43.6℃.

Population: 3.7 million

Temperature: average13.8℃(56.84°F)