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introduction ? Situated in the south of Henan Province, Zhumadian has been a communication hub since ancient times. Messengers and officials passing by took some rest here as a post, hence it’s got the name “Zhumadian” (a place where people rest themselves and their horses). Building upon the important position, Zhumadian has become a key area for business and trade. With an area of 15,000km2 and a population of 8.15 million, it has 1 district and 9 counties under its administration.Zhumadian boasts of its unique and rich wealth of tourism resources. In the west there are mountains that beset it around and in the east the vast plains extend far beyond. The natural and historic landscapes blend perfectly here. Among them are Chaya Mountain, reputed as “A miniature landscape in Central China”, Boshan Lake, Tianzhongshan Mountain, the Old Residence of Yang Jingyu---a hero of resistance to Japanese invasion,? the Tomb of Li Si, Huaguating, where Fu Xi, the founding father of Chinese nation had performed astrological rituals, etc. Situated in the mid-altitude zone and categorized as the transitional climate between northern subtropical zone and warm temperate zone, Zhumadian features clearly demarcated seasons, sufficient rainfall and plentiful sunlight, all of which are extremely agreeable for the growth of crops and have made the place an important grain and oil production base of national level, regarded as “the grain store of the country”, “the oil tank of Central China” and “the kingdom of sesame”.The mountains in Zhumadian feature a spectacle of splendor and its waters display unbelievable charms. Boshan Mountain, 40 kilometers to the south of Zhumadian, is high and steep, but no danger to climb. The lakes are dotted everywhere in the mountain and achieve a unified entity with it. The calmness and charms of waters among the mountain is just like a beautiful lass. The Boshan Forest Farm, standing beside the mountain, is called the National Forest Park.Located