Xinmi, Zhengzhou is not very backward. Xinmi city is a county-level city in transition, and its pillar industries include coal, paper making and refractory materials. There are many vehicles in Xinmi city, and measures such as number limit and one-way street have been taken to alleviate traffic pressure. The night market food in xinmi city is very popular with customers and has been reported by CCTV2.

Xinmi city is not backward in economy and transportation. However, compared with Zhengzhou, Xinmi's development is relatively backward, its industrial structure is relatively simple, and its urban planning and construction are relatively backward.