Xinyang, known as Yiyang and Shenzhou in ancient times, is a prefecture-level city in Henan Province, located at the junction of Henan, Hubei and Anhui provinces, the southernmost part of Henan Province and the upper reaches of Huaihe River. Xinyang terrain is high in the south and low in the north, with hills and rivers alternating, and its shape is complex and diverse. The landform is dominated by mountains, Jianghuai hills and North China Plain, and the climate belongs to the transition zone from subtropical zone to warm temperate zone.

The total area of Xinyang is 189 16 square kilometers. By 2023, the permanent population of Xinyang will be 6186,000. Xinyang is an old revolutionary base area in Dabie Mountain, known as the cradle of the Red Army and the hometown of generals. It is a strategic place in the thoroughfare of the three provinces, Jianghuai and Henan, the hometown of Sun Shuai, Hechun, Sima Guang and other historical celebrities, and the destination for Confucius to travel around the world.

Xinyang is also known as "Maojian Capital of China", among which "Xinyang Maojian" enjoys a high reputation, and there are other tourist attractions such as Jigongshan, Nanwan Lake, Chushandian Reservoir and Lingshan Temple.

Xinyang City is located in the middle of China, south of Henan Province, between the north latitude113 45'-15 55' and 30 23'-32 27'. It is located at the junction of Hubei, Henan and Anhui provinces, between the southern part of Henan Province and the upper reaches of Huaihe River, between the northern foot of Dabie Mountain and the upper reaches of Huaihe River, connecting Zhumadian City in the west, Fuyang City and Lu 'an City in Anhui Province in the east, Huanggang City, Suizhou City and Xiaogan City in Hubei Province in the south and Nanyang City in the west. The city is about 205 kilometers long from east to west, with a width of 142 kilometers from north to south and a total area of 189 16 square kilometers.

Climatic conditions

The Huaihe River flows through the north of Xinyang City, and most of Xinyang is located in the south of the Huaihe River, which belongs to the transitional area from subtropical to warm temperate zone, with obvious monsoon climate. Xinyang is beautiful, the rice fields are full of fields, and the fragrant rice jumps.

Xinyang has plenty of sunshine, with an average annual sunshine hours 1900-2 100 hours; The annual average temperature is 15.3- 15.8℃, and the frost-free period is long, averaging 220-230 days. Abundant rainfall, with an average annual rainfall of 993- 1294 mm, humid air and an average annual relative humidity of 74-78%. Four distinct seasons, each with its own characteristics.