Zhoukou area is one of the important birthplaces of Yellow River culture, with a long history, outstanding people and numerous places of interest. In ancient times, in Huaiyang County, there were well-preserved tombs and temples of the ancestors of China, divination platforms for pushing yin and yang in Fuxi, immortal pavilions for Confucius and platforms for releasing grain, and other "seven tables and eight views". Xihua County has the ruins of Nu Wa's "mending the sky by refining stones" in China's ancient mythology.
Since the reform and opening up 20 years ago, the whole region has persisted in taking economic construction as the center, actively deepened reform, expanded opening up, and unswervingly followed the road of promoting agriculture and industry. The economic and social outlook has undergone earth-shaking changes and entered a new period of all-round development. The national economy has developed rapidly and healthily, and its comprehensive economic strength has been significantly enhanced. From 1998, the region's GDP reached 28.7 billion yuan, 4.63 times higher than that of 1978 at comparable prices, and the goal of quadrupling was achieved five years ahead of schedule.
After decades of efforts, especially in recent years, a number of influential enterprises and a number of famous products have emerged in Zhoukou, such as lotus gourmet powder and Song He coarse grain wine, racing shoes, golden monkey toffee, Hua Fei optical cable and so on. The annual production capacity of lotus gourmet powder Group is 6.5438+0.2 million tons, ranking first in the same industry in China and second in the world. The production capacity of a single factory ranks first in the world, with a domestic market share of 40%. Lotus gourmet powder (A) shares listed in August 654.38+0.998. Song He Grain Liquid ranks as one of the most famous wines in China 17. Fiscal revenue has increased rapidly, the income of urban and rural residents has increased substantially, and the living standards have improved substantially.
Urban characteristics
List of places of interest: Taihao Mausoleum, Xiange Tower, Pingliangtai Ancient City Site, Longhu Scenic Area, Huaiyang Xiuzhi Garden, Guandi Temple, China Five Thousand Years, Tieniu, Laojuntai, Taiqing Palace, Nuwa City, Dengcheng Yezhai and Ji Hongchang Memorial Hall.
Featured products: Shangshui Rose, elizabeth melon, Kete Apricot, Huaiyang Day Lily, Xixia Asparagus, Tiankou Jujube, Dancheng Wutailian China Nectarine, Zhoukou "Huailupi" and Huaiyang General Cuisine.