Zhong Yao
钟繇
The calligrapher credited with forming regular script.
Changge, Xuchang
Illustrative imageChangge长葛
Low-hill cave temples and a quiet half day between Xuchang and Zhengzhou.
Suggested stay
1 day
Editorial guides
0
Arrive at
Changge North railway
Best season
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
The short version
Changge (长葛) rewards 1 day, reached via Changge North railway. It suits travellers interested in heritage. The best window is Mar–May, Sep–Nov.
Names that come from this ground
ZH
Three reasons to get off the train
- 01
Heritage
Imperial capitals, grottoes and excavated cities
What happened here
c. 230 CEPeopleWei, Jin & Six Dynasties
Zhong Yao and the running script
A statesman from Changge whose brushwork is credited with shaping the regular script still taught today.
What to eat in Changge
Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.
Arrive, then move slowly
- Gateway
- Changge North railway
- Rail access
- Direct high-speed rail
- Time needed
- 1 days · 0 h of site time
Rail times below are planning estimates, not timetable data. Confirm departures before booking.
Nearby by rail
| City | Distance | Est. rail |
|---|---|---|
| Xinzheng 新郑 | 20 km | 0h 38m |
| Xuchang 许昌 | 22 km | 0h 39m |
| Yuzhou 禹州 | 28 km | 0h 41m |
| Zhongmu 中牟 | 59 km | 0h 51m |
Travelling to Changge?
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