Teach English (ESL) in China - English Schools

American International School in Guangzhou - AISG is committed to excellence: it educates, inspires and teaches our students to be model world citizens of high character who can think effectively, passionately, creatively and critically.

Anhui University - In Hefei, the beautiful capital city of Anhui Province. Founded in 1928

Anshan Normal University - Anshan, Liaoning. Established in 1958, is a full-time university mainly offering undergraduate courses, as well as postgraduates and international students education; teachers’ education and none-teaching education. 5 campuses, 11 academic departments. 15,000 students enrolled, with a staff of 1,500.

Aston Language Centre - Wuhu city, Anhui province. Wuhu is located on the south side of the Yangtze River with a population of 2.2 million and a history of over 2000 years and is conveniently located to nearby historical and scenic sites such as the Yixian County Three Ancient Villages and the Huangshan Yellow Mountains. There are convenient transportation links with ferries upstream to the Three Gorges or downstream to Shanghai. It is only a one-hour trip by bus to
Nanjing. The city is also connected by rail and bus to many other interesting places in China and by air via Nanjing airport.

Beihang University - Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Beijing Film Academy (BFA) - With a history of more than 50 years, Beijing Film Academy (BFA) is the largest institution of higher learning for film and television production in Asia. It has developed a well-rounded curriculum, embracing the entire spectrum of film-making, including production, teaching and research.

Beijing Medical University - Beijing University Health Science Center. English site at http://www.bjmu.edu.cn/E_bjmu/E-bjmu1.htm

Beijing New Bridge Foreign Language School - Beijing.

Beijing Normal University - ..

Beijing University of Chemical Technology - University. English site at http://www.buct.edu.cn/english/

Beijing University of Chinese Medicine - English site at http://www.bjucmp.edu.cn/english/index.htm

Beijing University of Technology - English web site at http://www.bjut.edu.cn/bjut_en/index.jsp

Beijing World Youth Academy - Beijing (Chaoyang District). Sponsored by the Sino-Japan Youth Exchange Centre under the Chinese Youth League Central Committee. A secondary school for Chinese and overseas students, aged 11 to 19. English: http://www.ibwya.net/english/indexen.htm

Bohai University - Jinzhou, Liaoning Province.

Boland School TEFL Training Center - Boland School TEFL Training Center, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China . Internationally-recognized TEFL training and Certification with credit transfer and job placement. Full China Culture department on-site. Chinese language studies, China Business studies, Chinese Kungfu, Chinese Calligraphy and Landscape Painting, etc.

Canadian-American School (CAS) - Zhaoqing, Guangdong. Result of a concerted effort of the Canadian Education Foundation (China) Ltd. and the Zhaoqing Server-star Development Corporation to establish the first modem private boarding school in the northwestern region of Guangdong Province. 130 acres with Language Laboratories,Computer Rooms,Libraries,a 50 meter standard swimming Pool,200 meter running track. Kindergarten, Primay School to Year 12. English: http://www.cas.net.cn/english/enzhong.htm

Cangzhou Pioneer School - We are a friendly medium sized school in a pleasant city, 3 hours from Beijing, and are looking for two teachers ASAP and 10 volunteers for the summer months.

Changchun Teachers College (CTC) - A public comprehensive teachers-training university of higher learning with a wide range of subjects and it is located in Changchun, the capital city of Jilin Province, Northeast China. You can find Changchun easily on the upper right part of any map of China. Faculties: Humanity and Arts, Foreign Language, Mathematics and Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Continuous Education, Physical Education, Information and Technology, Art and Science, Educational Science, Management, City and Circumstance, Music, and Fine Art. Some 13550 students are on the campus; also there are 3500 students off-campus as for adult education programs. CTC also has foreign experts, teachers, scholars and foreign students every year. For English text, click on "Foreign Admission"

Cheiron Academia - Guangzhou. Founded by a group of Western educated professionals and experienced teaching scholars, specializes in the delivery of creative, communicative, technology-enhanced English courses.

Chengdu Foreign Language School (CFLS) - Chengdu (High-Tech West Zone), Sichuan Province. Established in 1989 as the first middle school in Sichuan Province with foreign language teaching as its primary characteristic. It is one of the 13 foreign languages schools approved by the State Education Ministry. CFLS has about 550 staff members and about 4800 students’ aged from 13-18 years old, ranging from 7th grade to 12th grade.

Chengdu University of Technology - English site: http://www.cdut.edu.cn/e_index.html

Chiao Tung University - Founded in 1896. Campuses in Shanghai, Beijing, Xian and Cheng-Du. English site: http://www.nctu.edu.tw/english/main.htm

China Academy of Forestry - English site at http://www.caf.ac.cn/newcaf/english/main1.cfm

China International Language Center - Huizhou, China

China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing) - was established on the basis of Beijing Graduate School of China University of Mining & Technology (CUMT).

China University of Mining Technology - English site: http://www.cumt.edu.cn/english/index.htm Xuzhou is located in the northwest of Jiangsu province¬only 300 kilometers away from Nanjing, the provincial capital of Jiangsu.

Chongqing Institute of Technology - Native English Teachers Are Welcome to Apply for the Teaching Posts in Chongqing Institute of Technology. Please Send Your Resumes at teaching@cqit.edu.cn if You are Interested. Contact: Mr. Sun Chunlei. Tel: 86-23-68667496. Fax: 86-23-68668981. Address: International Office, Chongqing Institute of Technology, No4. Xingsheng Rd, Yangjiaping, Chongqing 400050, People's Republic of China

Chongqing University - Among the first group of "211 Project" universities. Founded in 1929. English site: http://www.cqu.edu.cn/english/index.htm

Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CUPT) - For senior specialists in electronics, information, telecoms and management. Located in the Nanshan Scenic Resort south of Yangtze River in Chongqing, the fourth mun-icipality in China. English site: http://www.cqupt.edu.cn/english/default.htm

Circle English School - Korla,Xinjiang

Clarewood Institute - Located in China, the Clarewood Institute is a non-profit educational organization approved by the U.S. government. We offer English class in China and in the U.S.. Students, teachers or schools are welcome. Please send email to clarewood6881@yahoo.com

College of Art and Science - Beijing Union University

Concordia International School Shanghai - Conveniently located in central Pudong, Concordia offers an American, college preparatory curriculum. Student-centered learning communities and the Community Center are integral to the spiritual environment of our students and staff.

Country Garden School - In Foshan, Guangdong (close to Guangzhou and Hong Kong), in Guangzhou and in Shunde.

Crown University - Crown University International (CUI) is the licensed consulting arm of Crown University. The CUI administrators and staff have extensive experience in secondary and post secondary education administration.

Cuiwei Training College - Beijing. English training school.

Dalian University - Dalian, Liaoning. Education, humanities, history, law, sciences, engineering, medicine and administration. English site at: http://202.199.158.8/eng/index.htm

Dalian University of Technology - DaLian , LiaoNing. English site at http://www.dlut.edu.cn/dutn/dut-e/main.htm

David Hawk English School - 6/f,Block 3,Harvest Bldg,Guanghua RD.Center,Maoming,Guangdong province,China.525000

Delter International Business Institute - Downtown areas of Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Wuhan. ESL and Business School. Courses range from Basic English, through to an accredited MBA in the most modern "English only" environment. A Canadian based Business Management and English Language Educational Institute, the
Business School of Plato College.

Director - Wuhu is located on the south side of the Yangtze River with a population of 2.2 million and a history of over 2000 years and is conveniently located to nearby historical and scenic sites such as the Yixian County Three Ancient Villages and the Huangshan Yellow Mountains.

EF China - International school.

East China Normal University - Shanghai. English site at http://www.ecnu.edu.cn/english/index.htm

East China University of Science and Technology - Shanghai. English site at http://www.ecust.edu.cn/english/Introduction/overview.htm

English First in Changsha - Capital of Hunan Province in
south central China, Changsha (8 million) is at the center of a rich agricultural region amid the Hunan plains and bordering the Xiang River, central part of South of China. The site has a 3,000-year history of occupation. Today Changsha is an important commercial center and river port.

English teachers are wanted - Zhuzhou,Hunan,China

Foshan Lingdong English School - Foshan city is located in the Guangdong province, 2.5 hours from HongKong and 1/2 an hour from Guangzhou. Private language training school establishedin 2002.

Foshan University - Foshan, Guangdong Province. English site: http://www.fosu.edu.cn/ehtml/eindex.html

Fudan University - English site at http://www.fudan.edu.cn/english/index_en.htmlBeautiful pictures

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Fuzhou University - In the historic city of Fuzhou in Fujian Province, situated along the southeast coast of China. English site: http://www.fzu.edu.cn/eindex.htm

Fuzhou-Napier College - Our aim is to provide you with the most innovative and creative teaching methods available

GUANGZHOU HUALIAN EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL - Guangzhou Hualian Experimental School of Foreign Language was founded in 1994. Currently, there are over 2,200 students. It is widely recognized as a leading private school in China. Hualian School, a boarding school, consists of a kindergarten, an elementary school, a secondary school, an English training school and a preparatory school. Hualian School lies at the foot of the Baiyun Mountain with fresh air and easy access.

Guan Ya - is an award-winning Sino-American joint venture founded in 1997 under the premise of providing high-quality, low cost foreign language training to children, adults, and the business community throughout Northeastern China.

Guangdong Business College - Many Departments. English site: http://www.gdcc.edu.cn/english/english.htm#

Guangdong University of Foreign Studies - Guangzhou. One of the prestigious universities of international studies in China and one of the key institutions of higher learning in Guangdong Province. English site: http://english.gdufs.edu.cn/

Guangdong University of Technology - ..

Guangxi Normal University - In Guilin, a beautiful city rich in natural wonders and a well-known city of tourist attractions with historical relics and a unique landscape of hills and rivers. English site: http://www.gxnu.edu.cn/ENGLISH/

Guangxi University - In Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. English site: http://www.gxu.edu.cn/administration/gjc/index-e.htm

Guilin University of Electronic Technology (GUET) - In Guilin. One of the fastest-growing and most successful universities in China, with a national and international reputation for high standard of its teaching and research. English site: http://www.gliet.edu.cn/english/index.htm

Hebei University - Situated in Baoding, a city with a long history and rich cultural heritage in China.

Hebei University of Technology - Located in the city of Tianjin on the seaside of the Bohai sea.

Hohai University - English site at http://www.hhu.edu.cn/insites/english/english.htm Stipulated by the State as one of the 100 universities which enjoy priority development in
the 21st Century. (This is a project known as "211 Project").

Huaibei Coal Industry Teachers College - Huaibei, Province of Anhui.

Huaiyin Teachers College - Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province. Huai'an is a city of historic and cultural significance. Early settlement patterns from 6000 years ago have been excavated near Huai'an and are documented in the annuals of ancient Chinese History as the "Qing Liangang Culture", and the ancestral mausoleums of Zhu Yuanzhang, the first Emperor of Ming Dynasty, lies to the south of the city.

Huazhong Normal University - ..

Hubei University - Located in Wuhan, the capital of Central China’s Hubei Province. Arts, history, philosophy, science, engineering, economics, law, management, education, and medicine. English site: http://www.hubu.edu.cn/defaulteng.aspx

Hunan University - A key national university, whose history can trace back more than one thousand years to the Yuelu Academy. It’s situated on the foot of the Yuelu Mountain. English site: http://www.hunu.edu.cn/English/index.html

International House Qingdao, Shan Dong Province - Open since 2000, IH Qingdao is part of a worldwide group bringing a wide range of EFL courses and options to students from age 10 to adult. We are also committed to teacher training and development. www.ihqd.com

International School - Beijing

International School of Macao - A non-profit and non-denominational school offering instruction in English and using a Canadian curriculum. We employ the latest techniques in early childhood education to build student confidence and create excitement in learning. Our certified teachers and teaching assistants collectively bring hundreds of years of successful teaching experience to TIS.

International School YCIS-Shanghai - Following China's adoption of an open-door policy, Yew Chung Shanghai International School (YCIS-Shanghai)
was established in Hongqiao district in 1993 to introduce the Yew Chung Educational Program to this rapidly developing city of China and to meet the needs of the expatriate community of Shanghai.

Jilin University - Beautiful site

Jinan University - Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Zhuhai. English site: http://www.jnu.edu.cn/mercury/english/index.htm

JingYing Middle School - Also have summer camps.

Ladder English Training Center - Fuzhou City, capital of Fujian Province (southeast of China). privateLY owned English language training school for adults.

Lanzhou University - Founded in 1909. Located in the city of Lanzhou, capital of Gansu Province. Lanzhou University has been identified by the Chinese Government as one of the key universities.

Lianoning College of Foreign Trade and Econimic Relations - Dalian and Lushun. A tertiary vocational college under the leadership of Ministry of Education and Ministry of Foreign Trade & Economic Relations. Dalian, one of the top ten most beautiful cities in China, is a coastal city located in Northeast China; a fashion city with beautiful scenery, clean seaside, green mountains, amiable weather and some historical sites attracting more and more foreign guests from
all over the world.

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Luoyang Teachers University - Luoyang City, Henan Province.

Nanchang University - Hongjiaozhou, Nanchang (South East of China). The first in the country that passed the state's "Project 211" preliminary examination. English site: http://www.ncu.edu.cn/ywb/ncu1/ncu.htm

Nanjing Agriculture University - English site at http://www.njau.edu.cn/ywb.htm

Nanjing Institute of Meteorology - A multi-disciplinary comprehensive university, giving priority to meteorological and environmental sciences among other disciplines such as engineering, liberal arts and management. Founded in 1960. English site at http://www.njim.edu.cn/english/

Nanjing Medical University - Since 1934

Nanjing Normal University - English site http://www.njnu.edu.cn/english/index.asp On the threshold of its 100th anniversary. Striding on its way to prosperity. One of the national key universities under the "211 Project". A provincially renowned institution of higher learning

Nanjing University - Nanjing University, one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in China, is located in Nanjing, a beautiful city known for being China's capital of six ancient dynasties and having a rich cultural heritage.

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Since 1952. English site at http://ice.nuaa.edu.cn/index/index.php

Nanjing University of Science and Technology - ..

Nanjing University of Technology - Established by merging Nanjing University of Chemical Technology and Nanjing Institute of Architectural and Civil Engineering in May 2001. English site at http://www.njut.edu.cn/english/index.htm

Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine - English site at http://www.njutcm.edu.cn/english/eindex.htm

Nankai University - Since 1919

Nantong Textile Vocational Technology College - Nantong city, Jiangsu. 30 higher vocational training specialities from the departments like engineering, art, management, etc. English: http://www.nttec.edu.cn/english/index.htm

National University of Defense Technology - ..

North China University of Science and Technology - Taiyuan, Shanxi province. Since 1941. 15 departments, a divisional school, a school of information and business, a school of adult education, and a school of higher vocational education. English: http://www.ncit.edu.cn/english/index.htm

North East Normal University - English site at http://www.nenu.edu.cn/webE/index.htm

Northern Jiao Tong University - Beijing Jiao Tong University

Northwest International Secondary School - Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Since 1998. Affiliated to Northwest University in Xi'an and also works in partnership with Cambridge University in England and Winnipeg University in Canada.

Peizheng Commercial College - Guangzhou (Guangdong), 25 minutes flight or 3 hour bus ride from Hong Kong. Since 1994.

Peking University - University.

Perfect English - teaching in China is not only a professionally rewarding, a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but probably a combination of everything you have ever heard about China as well.

Petroleum University, Shengli College - Dongying City, Shandong Province.

QSI International School of Chengdu - The school is located in the quiet confines of the fashionable China Gardens neighborhood. With spacious, well lighted rooms and adjacent playground areas, the QSI International School of Chengdu is a safe, healthy learning environment.

QSI International School of Shekou - a non-profit institution that opened in August 2001, offers high quality education in the English language for elementary students two (2) years through fifteen (15) years of age.

QSI International School of Zhuhai - The facilities occupy a building within a residential compound providing quiet surroundings and ample space for students.

Qitai No.1 Middle School - Changji State, Xinjiang (Xinjiang), one of the most exciting provinces in China. This is a vast area covering 966,000 square meters, 16% of China's land surface and situated 3000 km from the coast. Xinjiang borders Mongolia, CIS Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. Resourcefully rich and ethnically diverse, this province today attracts many adventurous travelers, keen to discover something about the western area of China.

REGO International School - Rego is an international school, serving the expatriate community of Tianjin.

Rainbow English School, Guangzhou - Rainbow English School: kindergarten, primary school and middle school. Located in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province in southern China.

Shandong University of Science and Technology - Two campuses in the Shandong Province: Tai'an-a, tourist resort well-known for Mt. Taishan, and Jinan, the provincial capital known as a "city of springs". English: http://www.sdust.edu.cn/english/eindex.htm

Shanghai American School - Shanghai has changed more in the past few years than any comparable large city in history during a similar time span. Judging from recent events in our school that reflect this change, this may not be an exaggerated statement.

Shanghai Jiaotong University - ..

Shanghai Medical University - ..

Shanghai University - English site at http://www.shu.edu.cn/en/indexEn.htm

Shantou University - English site: http://www.stu.edu.cn/eng/

Shekou International School - Established in 1988, the Shekou International School is dedicated to meeting the needs of the expatriate community in one of China's fastest growing metropolises.are integral to the spiritual environment of our students and staff.

Shenzhen University (SZU), - Situated at the scenic Back Bay of Shenzhen, facing Yuanlang of Hong Kong just across a narrow strip of water. English site: http://www.szu.edu.cn/szu_en/

Shihezi University, Shihezi, Province of Xinjiang - Shihezi University, the second largest university in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomour Region, China, is located in the garden city of Shihezi, about 200 kilometers west of Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. Shihezi, near the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, is one of the greenest cities in China, and the Shihezi University campus itself is covered with trees, grass, and clover. While Shihezi has the advantage of being quiet and environmentally clean, it also has easy access by train or bus to many of the beautiful and interesting sites in Xinjiang. On your holidays, you can ride horses, stay in Mongol yurts, and visit historic Silk Road cities like Turpan and Kashgar.

Sichuan Agricultural University - Located in Yaan City which is characterized by lovely scenery and pleasant weather. English: www.sicau.edu.cn/web/wsb/html/english/sicau.htm The university has a complete
educational system involving common higher education, postgraduate education, advanced vocational technology education, adult education and modern distant education, and governs 8 colleges, 2 teaching departments, 4 research institutes and 1 branch school.

Sichuan University, Intensive Language Training Center - Chengdu (Sichuan), a cultural and historic city also known as"the Land of Abundance"; 1080-acre pleasing and tranquil campus. Since 1979. The Center is mainly engaged in training state-sponsored candidates who are going abroad as well as teachers of Sichuan University. In addition, the Center also enrolls students sent by industry along with self-financed individuals.

Soochow University - In Suzhou, famous for its classical gardens and known as "the Paradise on Earth". A "State 211 Project" institution of higher education. Founded in 1900. English site: http://www.suda.edu.cn/englishweb/index.htm

South China Agricultural Univesity - Guangzhou. English site:
http://www.scau.edu.cn/english/

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South China University of Technology - Guangzhou. One of China's key universities.English
site: http://www.scut.edu.cn/home.html

Southeast University - Nanjing. English site at
http://www.seu.edu.cn/%7Eseue/index.htm

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Sun Yat-Sen University - Campus of Guangzhou

Sun Yat-sen University - Guangzhou and Zhuhai. Founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

Suzhou Singapore International School - Suzhou Singapore International School (SSIS) aims to provide a high standard of international education to the children of expatriate families living in the Suzhou area.

TDM Language College (Hubei Province) - is an outstanding institute in Central China that provides excellent General English and Business English courses specially designed for Chinese students.

Talenty International Education - Located in: Chifeng in Inner Mongolia; Haicheng, Chaoyang, Tieling, Yingkou, Panjin, Anshan, Fushun (near capital Shenyang), Shenyang and Liaoyang in Liaoning; Dashiqiao (near Yingko); Pulandian (Dalian); Benxi, Fuxin, Huludao; Jilin, Changchun (capital) and Gongzhuling in Jilin; Shijiazhuang (capital of Hebei); Taiyuan (capital of Shaanxi); Tangshan; Jinzhou; Dalian. One of the largest educational organizations in China with about 55,000 students. We welcome more ESL teachers to teach at the schools of Talenty all year round. We welcome your email or call.

Teaching Position Available - Sichuan UniversityChengdu, Sichuan P.R.China

Tianjing University - ..

Tongki University - Huxi, Hudong and Hubei campuses. English site at
http://www.tongji.edu.cn/english/index.html

Tsinghua University - University. English site.

University of Petroleum (East China) - English site:
http://wlzx.hdpu.edu.cn/english/Dongying City, Shandong Province.

University of Science and Technology of China - English site at
http://www.ustc.edu.cn/en/At the headquarter in Hefei, USTC consists of nine schools, 23 departments and a Special Class for the Gifted Young, offering 44 undergraduate disciplines.

WAB (BEIJING ) - is a school with a wonderful atmosphere and energy.

Web International English - An English Training center in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. Since its foundation in 1998, Web International has been providing quality language training for enterprises and individuals. By using the latest developments in language education from both home and abroad and by introducing internationally acclaimed teaching methods into China, we developed a unique learning method to accommodate Chinese students’ special needs.

Wuhan Guanghua School - Wuhan, Hubei Province. Since 1994. From primary to senior high.

Wuhan Insititue Of Technology - 463# Guanshan 1st RoadWuhan.P.R.China Telephone Number:0086 27 87801088 Fax:0086 27 87801088 E-MAIL:INTWIT@E21.EDU.CN WIT has seven schools, that are, Telecommunication & Information Technology School, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering School, Computer Technology and Software Application School, Foreign Language School, Business School, Fashion and Fine Arts School, International School, and five departments, that are, Civil Construction Engineering Department, Human Studies & Social Science Department, Biology Engineering Department, Tourism and Planning Department, Art Design Department. WIT has Social Occupation and Vocational Education Research Institute and Mechanical and Electrical Applied Technology Research Institute.

Wuhan University - English site: http://www.wuhee.edu.cn/en/index.html In Hubei Province's capital Wuhan known as "The thoroughfare leading to nine provinces". Has rolling physical features with the scenic Luojia Hill in it and the beautiful East Lake.

Xiamen University - Xiamen, Fujian. English site at http://www.xmu.edu.cn/english/english.htm Founded in 1921.

Yang-En University (YEU) - Quanzhou, Fujian. YEU is a well-established university with 9,000 students situated between a lake and mountains in a pollution-free area of south-east China in a sub-tropical zone. Situated at the maritime starting point of the Chinese Silk Road, in the Northern outskirts of the historic cultural city of Quanzhou. YEU has a large contingent of foreign teachers from around the world. YEU is the first private fully-accredited university in China. English:
http://202.101.109.130/english/yeuweb/english/english.htm

Yantai University - Yantai, Shandong. YanTai University,established in July 1984,is located in YanTai Open Zone of High-technology.It overlooks the yellow sea on the east and nestles against the green mountains on the west.With loverly surroundings and agreeable climate,YanTai University is one of a few seaside universites in China. English: http://www.ytu.edu.cn/en/

Yew Chung International School of Beijing (YCIS-Beijing) - fosters bilingualism through the pairing of a Western and Chinese teacher in every classroom.

Yunnan University - In the city of Kunming - the provincial capital of Yunnan, facing the Green Lake. English site: http://www.ynu.edu.cn/web1/ynu80/english/index.htm

Zhejiang University - 6 campuses: Yuquan, Xixi, Huajiachi, Hubin, Zhijiang, and Zijingang. English site: http://www.zju.edu.cn/english/

Zhengzhou Institute of Technology - Zhengzhou, capital of Henan Province, located in the center part of China; known as Green City, has a history of more than 4000 years. Many historical places in Henan Province not far from Zhengzhou, ie, Luoyang, once has been the capital of 9 dynasties; Kaifeng, has been the capital of 7 dynasties in history; Shaolin Temple, famous for Kung Fu, Longmen Grottoes, has thousands of statues of Budda for a thousand years.