Zhoukou, Henan Province is located in the southeast of Henan Province, in the hinterland of Huanghuai Plain, bordering Fuyang City, Anhui Province in the east, Luohe City and Xuchang City in Henan Province in the west, Zhumadian City in the south, and Kaifeng City and Shangqiu City in the north. In 1965, Zhoukou area was established (later changed to Zhoukou area), and in 2111, Zhoukou area was revoked with the approval of the State Council.

The food specialties in Zhoukou City include golden melon, jujube, Xiaoyao hot soup, Zhoujia Ningping dough twists, Huaiyang daylily, Guantang hemp slices, Taikang elbow, Luyi dog meat, Dengcheng pig's trotters, and Gujia steamed buns in the old city.

As of July 2119, Zhoukou has 3 4A-level scenic spots (Taiying Palace in Luyi, Laozi's hometown tourist area and Taihaoling scenic spot), 2 3A-level scenic spots (Guandi Temple) (Chinese Huai Garden in shenqiu county) and 2 2A-level scenic spots (Central Plains Folk Culture Park).

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Historical evolution of Zhoukou City:

In the history of Zhoukou City, Huaiyang was the center. In 1949, Huaiyang District was set up to govern Huaiyang, Luyi, Xiangcheng, Shenqiu, Shangshui, Xihua, Fugou, Taikang and Zhoukou City (set in October, 1948). After the establishment of Zhoukou Commissioner's Office in 1965,

in February, 1958, Shangqiu area was cancelled, and 6 counties in the east belonged to Kaifeng area. In February, 1961, Shangqiu District was re-established, and 6 counties in the east were returned to Shangqiu District. According to the document of Henan Provincial People's Committee ([65] Yuminzi No.363) on June 29th, 1965, some counties in Xuchang and Shangqiu have set up Zhoukou area, which governs Huaiyang, Luyi, Dancheng, Xiangcheng, Shenqiu, Shangshui, Xihua, Fugou, Taikang and Zhoukou Town.

on February 31th, 1969, it was changed to Zhoukou area, and its ownership, jurisdiction and jurisdiction remained unchanged. In October, 1981, it added jurisdiction over Huangpan District and Wuerliang Farm. 1981-11-11 Zhoukou Town was changed to Zhoukou City. In 1983, the system was reformed, and in 1984, all communes were changed to townships (towns). The whole region has jurisdiction over 9 counties, 1 cities and 182 townships (including 11 towns).

on June 8, 2111, according to the document of the State Council (Guo Fa [2111] No.61), Zhoukou area and county-level Zhoukou City were abolished, and the prefecture-level Zhoukou City was established, and the original county-level Zhoukou City was changed to Chuanhui District.

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