Location: Xuchang (许昌) is situated in the middle part of Henan Province.
Population: 4,310,000
Area: with an area of 5,260 square kilometers
Nationalities: Han and Hui
History: Xuchang was the birthplace of Xia Dynasty. During the Shang Dynasty, a tribe called the Kunwu moved to this place. In the year of 221 A.D, Cao Pi, the emperor of Wen of Wei Kingdom established a new state to replace the previous Han Dynasty. Due to the fact that the Xudi was the base of the new state from which it developed and prospered, the little town’s name was changed into Xuchang (a word meaning prosperity), a name that has been used till now.
Climate: With the monsoon climate of medium latitudes, Xuchang features four distinctive seasons. July is the hottest with the mean temperature of 27.3℃. January is the coldest with the average temperature of 0.2℃. Its annual average temperature is 14.3. ℃. Just 640mm of precipitation falls each year, and there is on average 217 frost-free days and 2280 hours of sunshine per year.
Transportation: Air-The location of Xuchag Airport is selected in Dongcheng Distrct. The item are going to accomplished in 5 years. At present, Xuchang Remote Terminal has been put into practice. It is free to take the airport bus for three years.
Railway- It is convenient to take train in Xuchang. 3 high-speed railways and 3 intercity railways are under construction. The trains to Qingdao, Guanghzou, Yantai, Harbin, Zhengzhou are available.
Highway-Xuchang Coach Station has long-distance buses to major cities of other provinces, such as Nanyang, Hefei, Luoyang, Jinan, Qingdao, Xuzhou, etc.
Local Specialties: Jun Porcelain, Xuchang Baked Cigarette, Chenhua Mineral-water
Local Food: Pepper Soup, Button Soup, Rolled Cake
Attractions: Wenfeng Pagoda- Wenfeng Pagoda (文峰塔) was built in Ming Dynasty originally. The pagoda is over 50 meters high into the sky. As one of the top ten sceneries in Xuchang, the pagoda ranks as the best brick pagoda in Henan Province and the State Key Relics Protection Unit.
Baling Bridge Scenic Spot- Baling Bridge Scenic Spot(灞陵桥景区) is in the west suburb of Xuhcang. It is a national AAA-level scenic spot, composing of Baling Bridge, the Temple of Saint Guan and ancient garden-style architectures. It is said that it is the place where Guan Yu bid farewell to Cao Cao. Hence the bridge became well-known.

