Erqi Memorial Tower
二七纪念塔
A twin-body tower commemorating the 1923 Beijing–Hankou Railway workers' strike. It is a landmark of Zhengzhou and the center of the old city's commercial district.
The Erqi Memorial Tower stands at the center of Erqi Square and was built to commemorate the Beijing–Hankou Railway workers' strike of February 7, 1923. The current tower, completed in 1971, is a reinforced-concrete twin-body structure with 14 floors, 63 m tall. The clock tower at the top chimes and plays music on the hour. It is Zhengzhou's most recognizable landmark and a symbol of “old Zhengzhou.” Inside is a memorial hall, which uses photographs and objects to present the history of the strike and Zhengzhou's railway heritage. Visitors can climb to the upper floors to overlook Erqi Square, Dehua Street and the Asia Department Store nearby. Entry is free, but you need an ID card to enter. It is closed on Mondays. A suggested route is to visit at dusk to see the tower lit up over Erqi Square, then stroll Dehua Pedestrian Street and try the local snacks nearby, such as Gé Jì braised pancakes, Lǎo Cài Jì steamed dumplings and Hé Jì stewed noodles, recommended by locals. From there, walk about 15 minutes east to the Shang city wall ruins, making a half-day old-town route. Transport: exit at Erqi Square Station on Metro Lines 1 and 3, or walk about 10 minutes from Zhengzhou Railway Station. Note: the area around the square is crowded and busy, parking by car is difficult, and the interior of the tower is small, so 30–45 minutes is enough.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Zhengzhou City God Temple
- Zhengzhou Confucian Temple
- Zhengzhou Shang Dynasty City Ruins
- Henan Museum
- Zhengdong CBD & Ruyi Lake
- Zhongyuan Tower
- Ersha Cultural & Creative Park
- Dahecun Site Museum