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Overview of Shangcai, Henan, China

Located in the southeastern part of Henan Province, China, Shangcai County, part of Zhumadian City, is one of the ancient counties with a long history. As the seat of the capital city of the Cai State during the Western Zhou to Spring and Autumn Periods, Shangcai boasts a civilization history of more than 3,000 years and is listed as a Famous Historical and Cultural City in Henan Province. With an area of 1,529 square kilometers and a population of about 1.4 million (2020 data), the county has a warm-temperate monsoon climate and is rich in agricultural resources, producing wheat, corn and other crops.

History, Culture and Tourism Resources

Shangcai is the birthplace of the Cai clan, and the ruins of the old city of Cai, Guozhuang Chu Tomb and other national key cultural relics protection units exist. The Chongyang Festival originated here, and it is known as the "Hometown of Chongyang Culture in China". The main attractions include Cai Mingyuan Park, Li Si Well, Fuxi Gua Pavilion, etc., of which Cai Guo Old City is one of the best-preserved Western Zhou Dynasty ancient city ruins in China.

Economic Development and Specialty Industries

Based on agriculture, Shangcai has gradually developed food processing, textile and garment, and equipment manufacturing industries. Specialty products include "Shangcai Golden Pear", a national geographical indication product. The county has convenient transportation, about 40 kilometers away from Zhumadian West Station of Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway, and many provincial highways run through the whole territory, forming a transportation node connecting the southeastern region of Henan.