Beilun District is an international port in Zhejiang province, China, off the easternmost edge of the southern coast of Hangzhou Bay. It primarily services the regional city of Ningbo.
Originally a small fishing town, the presence of a deep sea lane with year-round minimum depth of 17 meters stretching along the coast of Beilun motivated the Chinese Government to build one of the nation's largest deep sea port here. The port is further protected from storms by the mountainous islets of Zhoushan just off the coast of Beilun.
14.31 billion yuan has already been invested in the Beilun port. With the completion of the Hangzhou Bay Bridge in 2008, Beilun is set to receive increased volumes of international freight and be more closely tied to the metropolis of Shanghai. It has been proposed that Beilun port be managed by the Shanghai port authority. That would have been a logical move given that Shanghai's own port and water lane - a mere 11 metres deep - can only accommodate container ships and freighters of or less. Swift and dangerous undersea currents in Shanghai contribute to an inefficient port that costs the city a great deal to keep open, and even then it is often only usable during high tide. Beilun is also home to a small free trade zone that has a concentration of manufacturers focused on vacuum formed packaging and an older plant that manufactured window air conditioners for Fedders.
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Zhuji
Zhuji is a city south of Hangzhou —the capital of Zhejiang Province— in the People's Republic of China. It has 2,311 square kilometers with a population of over one million inhabitants.
The region around Zhuji has been settled since Neolithic times and was the origin of the . During the Spring and Autumn Period, it was the birthplace of the legendary beauty Xi Shi. After the was absorbed into the unification of China, Qin Shi Huang formally codified the boundaries of Zhuji as a county in 222 BC. This status remained intact until 1989, when the State Council reclassified Zhuji as a city.
Its modern civic strengths include an excellent educational system and robust economic development, especially in the production of pearls and socks.
The region around Zhuji has been settled since Neolithic times and was the origin of the . During the Spring and Autumn Period, it was the birthplace of the legendary beauty Xi Shi. After the was absorbed into the unification of China, Qin Shi Huang formally codified the boundaries of Zhuji as a county in 222 BC. This status remained intact until 1989, when the State Council reclassified Zhuji as a city.
Its modern civic strengths include an excellent educational system and robust economic development, especially in the production of pearls and socks.
Yongkang, Zhejiang
Yongkang is a county-level city located in the central part of Zhejiang Province, China.
The county was established in the time of Wu Kingdom during the famous Three Kingdoms Period. The Chinese name means "Forever Well-being". In the last two decades, Yongkang has been well known for both its aggressive promotion of tourism and booming economy in hardware manufacturing. It is widely considered as "Hardware Capital of China". In
2003, Yongkang ranked 47th out of over 1000 counties across the country in terms of economical strength.
Area: 1049
Population: 536,000; more than 100,000 non-resident workers.
The county was established in the time of Wu Kingdom during the famous Three Kingdoms Period. The Chinese name means "Forever Well-being". In the last two decades, Yongkang has been well known for both its aggressive promotion of tourism and booming economy in hardware manufacturing. It is widely considered as "Hardware Capital of China". In
2003, Yongkang ranked 47th out of over 1000 counties across the country in terms of economical strength.
Area: 1049
Population: 536,000; more than 100,000 non-resident workers.
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Xitang
Xitang is an ancient scenic town in Jiashan County, Zhejiang , .
It is level, densely distributed with rivers, and has a very quiet natural . With nine rivers converging at this town, dividing it into eight sections, there are many bridges linking it together.
The modern city is like any other, however, in the older section of town, all the buildings face onto the canals, the true transportation system of the area.
Boat tours are available for tourists.
Certain scenes from '''', supposedly depicting Shanghai, were filmed in Xitang.
IMDB.com also lists Zhouzhuang as a filming location.
Rated PG-13
It is level, densely distributed with rivers, and has a very quiet natural . With nine rivers converging at this town, dividing it into eight sections, there are many bridges linking it together.
The modern city is like any other, however, in the older section of town, all the buildings face onto the canals, the true transportation system of the area.
Boat tours are available for tourists.
Trivia
Certain scenes from '''', supposedly depicting Shanghai, were filmed in Xitang.
IMDB.com also lists Zhouzhuang as a filming location.
Rated PG-13
Xinchang County
Xinchang County is a in central Zhejiang, administratively under the municipal government of Shaoxing.
Xinchang is home to the Dafo Temple.
Xinchang is home to the Dafo Temple.
Xikou
The town of Xikou or '''Hsikou'' is located in the county-level city of Fenghua, inside the prefecture-level city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China. It was the birthplace and ancestral home of the of the Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek.
Xiaowangmiao
Xiaowangmiao is a town in Fenghua county, Zhejiang province China. It lies on the south bank of the Shan River, and takes its name from the Temple of King Xiao.
Wuzhen Town
Wuzhen is a scenic town, part of Tongxiang, in northern Zhejiang Province, China.
It lies within the triangle formed by Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai.
In Chinese, ''wu'' means crow or dark, and ''zhen'' means a small town.
Wuzhen's population is 6,000 and its area is 46.5 square kilometers.
Located in the center of the six ancient towns south of Yangtze River, 17 kilometers north of the city of Tongxiang, Wuzhen displays its two-thousand-year history in its ancient stone bridges floating on mild water, its stone pathways between the mottled walls and its delicate wood carvings. Also, setting it apart from other towns, it gives a unique experience through its profound cultural background.
It is said that people have lived in Wuzhen for 7,000 years and over time it has produced a galaxy of talents. Mao Dun, an outstanding modern Chinese writer, was born here, and his masterpiece, 'The Lin's Shop', describes vividly the life of Wuzhen. In 1991, Wuzhen was authorized as the Provincial Ancient Town of History and Culture, so ranking first among the six ancient towns south of the Yangtze River.
Wuzhen's uniqueness lies in its layout, being 2 kilometers long and divided into six districts. These are: Traditional Workshops District, Traditional Local-Styled Dwelling Houses District, Traditional Culture District, Traditional Food and Beverage District, Traditional Shops and Stores District, and Water Township Customs and Life District. Wandering along the east-west-east circuit created by these six districts, tourists can enjoy the atmosphere of the traditional cultures and the original ancient features of the town that have been preserved intact.
Originally built in the central 19th century covering a total area of 650 square meters , the former residence of Mao Dun, a well-known Chinese revolutionary writer, was the Mao family home for many generations and witnessed the growth of this great revolutionist and writer. In 1984, the former residence of Mao Dun was renovated and extended to cover a total area of 1,731.5 square meters - it opened to the public one year later. In 1988, it was listed as one of the Key State Preserved Relic Units and in 1994 was renamed the Mao Dun Museum of the City of Tongxiang. The house has three exhibition areas: 'Wuzhen, the Hometown of Mao Dun', 'the Way of Mao Dun', and 'the Former Residence of Mao Dun '. The present Mao Dun Museum can be found to the east of the residence, which used to be Lizhi Shuyuan where Mao Dun spent his early school years.
Enjoying a well-deserved reputation as the best teahouse in Wuzhen, the pavilion obtained its name from an accidental meeting between Lu Tong, the owner, and Lu Yu, the Patron Saint of Tea in Tang Dynasty . It is said that Lu Yu once mistakenly ate some poisonous leaves and was rescued by Lu Tong, who happened to collect tea leaves at that time. In return, Lu Yun taught Lu Tong knowledge of tea and tea-making skills, which resulted in the prosperity of Lu Tong's teahouse. Suggested by one guest, Lu Tong changed the house's name to Pavilion of Visits to Lu, to memorize this respectable scholar. Located to the south of Ying Bridge and backing onto the city river, the teahouse enjoys a broad view of Guanqian Street and provides visitors with pleasant relaxation.
One may be amazed at the extraordinary scene of Bridge in Bridge created by two ancient bridges, one of which is Tongji Bridge crossing the river from east to west and the other is called Renji Bridge running from south to north and joining the former at one end. Either of two bridges can be seen through the arch of the other, hence the name. Having been rebuilt five times, Tongji Bridge is a 28.4-meter-long and 3.5-meters-wide one-curvature arch bridge, with a span of 11.8 meters . Renji Bridge, which has also experienced historical repairs, has a length of 22.6 meters , a width of 2.8 meters and a span of 8.5 meters .
You may enjoy the demonstration in the traditional workshops district of such famous traditional crafts as the printing and dyeing of blue printed fabrics, the primitive technique of cloth shoes and tobacco-planing, and operate the machines yourself to get an idea of how the original work was carried out over 200 years ago. You may also walk amongst the picturesque moss-covered streets and walls, the houses decorated with exquisitely-carved wooden and stone doors and windows, and the leisurely and quiet life of the local people in the district of traditional local-styled dwelling houses. Sink into the atmosphere of traditional culture, have a cup of chrysanthemum tea and relax by bargaining on various kinds of handicrafts and local products. At dusk when the street lamps give off their dim lights in the thousand-year-old lanes, you will feel your every step echoing with the history of this ancient and attractive town of Wuzhen.
Admission Fee: CNY 100 per person
Wuzhen provides visitors with a very convenient transport. Tour buses can be taken from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Ningbo every day.
From Shanghai: CNY 110 per person
CNY 128 per person
From Hangzhou: CNY 98 per person
From Suzhou: CNY 150 per person
It lies within the triangle formed by Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai.
In Chinese, ''wu'' means crow or dark, and ''zhen'' means a small town.
Wuzhen's population is 6,000 and its area is 46.5 square kilometers.
Located in the center of the six ancient towns south of Yangtze River, 17 kilometers north of the city of Tongxiang, Wuzhen displays its two-thousand-year history in its ancient stone bridges floating on mild water, its stone pathways between the mottled walls and its delicate wood carvings. Also, setting it apart from other towns, it gives a unique experience through its profound cultural background.
It is said that people have lived in Wuzhen for 7,000 years and over time it has produced a galaxy of talents. Mao Dun, an outstanding modern Chinese writer, was born here, and his masterpiece, 'The Lin's Shop', describes vividly the life of Wuzhen. In 1991, Wuzhen was authorized as the Provincial Ancient Town of History and Culture, so ranking first among the six ancient towns south of the Yangtze River.
Wuzhen's uniqueness lies in its layout, being 2 kilometers long and divided into six districts. These are: Traditional Workshops District, Traditional Local-Styled Dwelling Houses District, Traditional Culture District, Traditional Food and Beverage District, Traditional Shops and Stores District, and Water Township Customs and Life District. Wandering along the east-west-east circuit created by these six districts, tourists can enjoy the atmosphere of the traditional cultures and the original ancient features of the town that have been preserved intact.
The Former Residence of Mao Dun
Originally built in the central 19th century covering a total area of 650 square meters , the former residence of Mao Dun, a well-known Chinese revolutionary writer, was the Mao family home for many generations and witnessed the growth of this great revolutionist and writer. In 1984, the former residence of Mao Dun was renovated and extended to cover a total area of 1,731.5 square meters - it opened to the public one year later. In 1988, it was listed as one of the Key State Preserved Relic Units and in 1994 was renamed the Mao Dun Museum of the City of Tongxiang. The house has three exhibition areas: 'Wuzhen, the Hometown of Mao Dun', 'the Way of Mao Dun', and 'the Former Residence of Mao Dun '. The present Mao Dun Museum can be found to the east of the residence, which used to be Lizhi Shuyuan where Mao Dun spent his early school years.
Fanglu Pavilion
Enjoying a well-deserved reputation as the best teahouse in Wuzhen, the pavilion obtained its name from an accidental meeting between Lu Tong, the owner, and Lu Yu, the Patron Saint of Tea in Tang Dynasty . It is said that Lu Yu once mistakenly ate some poisonous leaves and was rescued by Lu Tong, who happened to collect tea leaves at that time. In return, Lu Yun taught Lu Tong knowledge of tea and tea-making skills, which resulted in the prosperity of Lu Tong's teahouse. Suggested by one guest, Lu Tong changed the house's name to Pavilion of Visits to Lu, to memorize this respectable scholar. Located to the south of Ying Bridge and backing onto the city river, the teahouse enjoys a broad view of Guanqian Street and provides visitors with pleasant relaxation.
Bridge in Bridge
One may be amazed at the extraordinary scene of Bridge in Bridge created by two ancient bridges, one of which is Tongji Bridge crossing the river from east to west and the other is called Renji Bridge running from south to north and joining the former at one end. Either of two bridges can be seen through the arch of the other, hence the name. Having been rebuilt five times, Tongji Bridge is a 28.4-meter-long and 3.5-meters-wide one-curvature arch bridge, with a span of 11.8 meters . Renji Bridge, which has also experienced historical repairs, has a length of 22.6 meters , a width of 2.8 meters and a span of 8.5 meters .
You may enjoy the demonstration in the traditional workshops district of such famous traditional crafts as the printing and dyeing of blue printed fabrics, the primitive technique of cloth shoes and tobacco-planing, and operate the machines yourself to get an idea of how the original work was carried out over 200 years ago. You may also walk amongst the picturesque moss-covered streets and walls, the houses decorated with exquisitely-carved wooden and stone doors and windows, and the leisurely and quiet life of the local people in the district of traditional local-styled dwelling houses. Sink into the atmosphere of traditional culture, have a cup of chrysanthemum tea and relax by bargaining on various kinds of handicrafts and local products. At dusk when the street lamps give off their dim lights in the thousand-year-old lanes, you will feel your every step echoing with the history of this ancient and attractive town of Wuzhen.
Admission Fee: CNY 100 per person
Transportation
Wuzhen provides visitors with a very convenient transport. Tour buses can be taken from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Ningbo every day.
From Shanghai: CNY 110 per person
CNY 128 per person
From Hangzhou: CNY 98 per person
From Suzhou: CNY 150 per person
Taizhou, Zhejiang
Taizhou is a prefecture-level city in eastern Zhejiang , People's Republic of China. It borders Ningbo to the north, Shaoxing to the northeast, Jinhua to the west, Lishui to the southwest, Wenzhou to the south, and looks out to the East China Sea to the east.
The prefecture-level city of Taizhou currently administers 3 , 2 and 4 .
*Jiaojiang District
*Huangyan District
*Linhai City
*Luqiao District
*Sanmen County
*Tiantai County
*Wenling City
*Xianju County
*Yuhuan County
Taizhou was once a relatively inaccessible area. This has changed due to large infrastructure restructuring in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Presently, Taizhou is served by the Yongtaiwen Expressway, linking the city with Ningbo in the north and Wenzhou in the south. Huangyan Luqiao Airport in the city's Huangyan District serves daily flights to Beijing and Shanghai Hongqiao, and regular flights to other Chinese cities.
Like the majority of areas in Zhejiang, most people from Taizhou speak a dialect of Wu Chinese, known as . It is not mutually intelligible with Mandarin Chinese, and only partially intelligible with Shanghainese. There is also a small portion of Min Nan and Wenzhou dialect speakers in the southern regions. None of these three languages are mutually intelligible amongst each other, but the linguistic diversity of some regions has resulted in a segment of the population becoming fluent in speaking up to four languages, when Mandarin is included.
The city's people are reputed to be industrious and business-minded, although not to the same degree as neighboring Wenzhou. Many people from the area have migrated abroad after economic reforms began in China in 1978. The city's seafood is of note.
Administration
The prefecture-level city of Taizhou currently administers 3 , 2 and 4 .
*Jiaojiang District
*Huangyan District
*Linhai City
*Luqiao District
*Sanmen County
*Tiantai County
*Wenling City
*Xianju County
*Yuhuan County
Transportation
Taizhou was once a relatively inaccessible area. This has changed due to large infrastructure restructuring in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Presently, Taizhou is served by the Yongtaiwen Expressway, linking the city with Ningbo in the north and Wenzhou in the south. Huangyan Luqiao Airport in the city's Huangyan District serves daily flights to Beijing and Shanghai Hongqiao, and regular flights to other Chinese cities.
Language and Culture
Like the majority of areas in Zhejiang, most people from Taizhou speak a dialect of Wu Chinese, known as . It is not mutually intelligible with Mandarin Chinese, and only partially intelligible with Shanghainese. There is also a small portion of Min Nan and Wenzhou dialect speakers in the southern regions. None of these three languages are mutually intelligible amongst each other, but the linguistic diversity of some regions has resulted in a segment of the population becoming fluent in speaking up to four languages, when Mandarin is included.
The city's people are reputed to be industrious and business-minded, although not to the same degree as neighboring Wenzhou. Many people from the area have migrated abroad after economic reforms began in China in 1978. The city's seafood is of note.
Shengzhou
Shengzhou is a in central Zhejiang inland just south of the Hangzhou Bay, administratively under the municipal government of Shaoxing. It is about 1.5 hours drive from the provincial capital of Hangzhou through the Hangzhou-Ningbo、Shangyu-Sanmen Expressway.
Shanlian
Shanlian is a small town located in northern Zhejiang Province in China, located at 30°41'44N 120°18'23E and part of the Huzhou administrative district. This town is noted as being the sole source in the world for the highly prized Huzhou , which has been manufactured in the town for over 2,000 years.
An extensive canal system criss-crosses the town, and a good deal of agriculture is done in the outlying areas surrounding the town. In addition there are extensive groves of mulberry bushes grown throughout the district for silk production. The land upon which the town is built is made up of very gentle, rolling fields, and the climate is quite temperate - snow in the winter is possible but rare. Agriculture is possible nearly the whole year round.
A large new Buddhist temple is currently under construction next door to the old temple, and which is planned to eventually include the old temple grounds. The east side of town has been experiencing significant growth for several years now, while the older, western part of town is very gradually being abandoned.
Buses run regularly to and from Huzhou and Hangzhou, with many stops in between. The bus ride to either city may take an hour or two depending on conditions and traffic. The bus stops for both routes are on the north-south road that marks the eastern boundary of the developed part of town, approximately across the street from the hospital. The trip to Shanghai takes three to four hours by car.
An extensive canal system criss-crosses the town, and a good deal of agriculture is done in the outlying areas surrounding the town. In addition there are extensive groves of mulberry bushes grown throughout the district for silk production. The land upon which the town is built is made up of very gentle, rolling fields, and the climate is quite temperate - snow in the winter is possible but rare. Agriculture is possible nearly the whole year round.
A large new Buddhist temple is currently under construction next door to the old temple, and which is planned to eventually include the old temple grounds. The east side of town has been experiencing significant growth for several years now, while the older, western part of town is very gradually being abandoned.
Buses run regularly to and from Huzhou and Hangzhou, with many stops in between. The bus ride to either city may take an hour or two depending on conditions and traffic. The bus stops for both routes are on the north-south road that marks the eastern boundary of the developed part of town, approximately across the street from the hospital. The trip to Shanghai takes three to four hours by car.
Quzhou
Quzhou is a prefecture-level city in southwestern Zhejiang , China. Sitting on the upper course of the Qiantang River, it borders Hangzhou to the north, Jinhua to the east, Lishui to the southeast, and the provinces of Fujian, Jiangxi and Anhui to the south the south, southwest and northwest respectively.
The prefecture-level city of Quzhou administers 2 , 1 county-level city, and 3 .
*Kecheng District
*Qujiang District
*Jiangshan City
*Changshan County
*Kaihua County
*Longyou County
The centre of Quzhou sits on a broad agricultural plain based on the Qiantang River. The river is known locally as the Qu River . It flows roughly southwest for 81.5 km and is flanked on both sides by hills. Almost all the rivers of Quzhou feed into the Qiantang system, which ultimately empties into Hangzhou Bay.
The terrain is higher in the west and the east. The territory of Quzhou Municipality is made up of plains , hills , and mountains . In the north is the Qianli Gang mountain range and in the west the Yu Mountains . The highest mountains, the Xianxia Ling mountain range, lie in the south. The highest point in the city is at Dalong Gang , which rises to 1,500 m above sea level.
70.7% of the land is covered with forest. The rest is densely irrigated and farmed, producing citrus fruits, tea and mulberry leaves.
Quzhou has a temperate climate, with clearly differentiated seasons. Its winters and summers are relatively long. The land also enjoys a great deal of rain throughout all seasons, but particularly between March and June. In most years the municipality can expect 1843 mm of rain. Average temperatures range from 16.3 to 17.3 degrees. January temperatures average 4.5-5.3 degrees whilst July temperatures are 27.6-29.2. Most of the year are without frost. Winds along the Qiantang River valley are predominantly north-easterly and north-east-easterly. Occasionally typhoons blow in from the Pacific Ocean.
Ancestral Temple of the Southern Confucian Clan
Lanke Mountain, 10 km southeast of the city proper. It features green peaks and clear waters, and the huge rocks on top of the mountain support a horizontal rock to form a natural arch, the Tiansheng Bridge .
As of 2003, Quzhou municipality registered a population of 2,413,500. The vast majority are Han Chinese but there are also small minorities of and , Zhuang, Manchu and . Most of the people in Quzhou are engaged in agriculture . The genders are roughly evenly split. Population density is 273 people per km?.
Quzhou is well served by both railways and highways. The city of Quzhou is a major connection hub between the three provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Fujian, with the Zhegan Railroad running through southern Quzhou and the Qu River flowing past northern Quzhou. A local saying goes: "Four provinces through Qu, it's the head of five roads" .
Quzhou is served by an airport, which flies to various domestic destinations.
Administration
The prefecture-level city of Quzhou administers 2 , 1 county-level city, and 3 .
*Kecheng District
*Qujiang District
*Jiangshan City
*Changshan County
*Kaihua County
*Longyou County
Geography
The centre of Quzhou sits on a broad agricultural plain based on the Qiantang River. The river is known locally as the Qu River . It flows roughly southwest for 81.5 km and is flanked on both sides by hills. Almost all the rivers of Quzhou feed into the Qiantang system, which ultimately empties into Hangzhou Bay.
The terrain is higher in the west and the east. The territory of Quzhou Municipality is made up of plains , hills , and mountains . In the north is the Qianli Gang mountain range and in the west the Yu Mountains . The highest mountains, the Xianxia Ling mountain range, lie in the south. The highest point in the city is at Dalong Gang , which rises to 1,500 m above sea level.
70.7% of the land is covered with forest. The rest is densely irrigated and farmed, producing citrus fruits, tea and mulberry leaves.
Climate
Quzhou has a temperate climate, with clearly differentiated seasons. Its winters and summers are relatively long. The land also enjoys a great deal of rain throughout all seasons, but particularly between March and June. In most years the municipality can expect 1843 mm of rain. Average temperatures range from 16.3 to 17.3 degrees. January temperatures average 4.5-5.3 degrees whilst July temperatures are 27.6-29.2. Most of the year are without frost. Winds along the Qiantang River valley are predominantly north-easterly and north-east-easterly. Occasionally typhoons blow in from the Pacific Ocean.
Tourism
Ancestral Temple of the Southern Confucian Clan
Lanke Mountain, 10 km southeast of the city proper. It features green peaks and clear waters, and the huge rocks on top of the mountain support a horizontal rock to form a natural arch, the Tiansheng Bridge .
Demographics
As of 2003, Quzhou municipality registered a population of 2,413,500. The vast majority are Han Chinese but there are also small minorities of and , Zhuang, Manchu and . Most of the people in Quzhou are engaged in agriculture . The genders are roughly evenly split. Population density is 273 people per km?.
Transportation
Quzhou is well served by both railways and highways. The city of Quzhou is a major connection hub between the three provinces of Anhui, Jiangxi and Fujian, with the Zhegan Railroad running through southern Quzhou and the Qu River flowing past northern Quzhou. A local saying goes: "Four provinces through Qu, it's the head of five roads" .
Quzhou is served by an airport, which flies to various domestic destinations.
Qingyuan County, Zhejiang
Qingyuan County is a in Lishui, Zhejiang province, China. Its county seat is located at Songyuan Town .
Qiaotou, Yongjia
Qiaotou is a in Yongjia County in the prefecture-level city of Wenzhou in Zhejiang Province, China.
Qiaotou is known as the "button capital of the world" since, as of 2006, the town produces 60 percent of the world's supply of clothing buttons. In addition, the town makes 80 percent of the world's zippers. Qiaotou manufactures 15 billion buttons and 200 million meters of zippers a year and is the site of the China Qiaotou Button City trade center.
According to Google Earth, Qiaotou, Yongjia, Zhejiang, is at 28°10'3.00"N
120°28'15.00"E.
Qiaotou is known as the "button capital of the world" since, as of 2006, the town produces 60 percent of the world's supply of clothing buttons. In addition, the town makes 80 percent of the world's zippers. Qiaotou manufactures 15 billion buttons and 200 million meters of zippers a year and is the site of the China Qiaotou Button City trade center.
Location
According to Google Earth, Qiaotou, Yongjia, Zhejiang, is at 28°10'3.00"N
120°28'15.00"E.
Pinghu
Pinghu municipality is situated in northeast Zhejiang Province, next to the East China Sea and Hangzhou Bay's north shore, close to China's largest city Shanghai. Prior to the , Pinghu was part of Haiyan county. In 1430 Pinghu county was established. In 1991 county status was withdrawn and Pinghu became a municipality, now part of Jiaxing.
3 neighborhoods, 7 villages
*neighborhood committee and offices
**Zhongdai neighborhood
**Danghu neighborhood
**Caoqiao neighborhood
*villages
**Zhapu village
**Xindai village
**Xincang village
**Huanggu village
**Quantang village
**Guangcheng village
**Lindai village
Pinghu is located on a low and flat plain and is laced with a network of rivers. A number of islands, such as Wangpan Shan are located offshore. The municipality's average yearly temperature is 15° C, with average precipitation of 1186mm. Agricultural production is marked by its amount of aquatic products. Important crops are rice, wheat, Chinese cabbage, prawns, and bird s. Specialties include pickled eggs and watermelons. Due to its proximity to Shanghai, Pinghu also attracts investment from many multinational enterprises. Industry includes clothing, packaging, machinery, paper and others. Clothing production is especially high, with the value of Pinghu's total clothing exports the greatest in China. It has been placed as one of China's one hundred most productive areas.
Zhapu harbor in the municipality's southwest is an important deep water harbor along Hangzhou Bay. A port has been located here since the Tang dynasty, and it is still an important transshipment point. Next to the harbor is one of China's most important large thermal power plants, Jiaxing Powerplant, with a capacity of 3,000,000 kilowatts.
In modern China many famous monks, educators and artists have come from Pinghu. The city's downtown contains a large memorial to Li Shutong and a number of other attractions and scenic spots.
Administration
3 neighborhoods, 7 villages
*neighborhood committee and offices
**Zhongdai neighborhood
**Danghu neighborhood
**Caoqiao neighborhood
*villages
**Zhapu village
**Xindai village
**Xincang village
**Huanggu village
**Quantang village
**Guangcheng village
**Lindai village
Geography and climate
Pinghu is located on a low and flat plain and is laced with a network of rivers. A number of islands, such as Wangpan Shan are located offshore. The municipality's average yearly temperature is 15° C, with average precipitation of 1186mm. Agricultural production is marked by its amount of aquatic products. Important crops are rice, wheat, Chinese cabbage, prawns, and bird s. Specialties include pickled eggs and watermelons. Due to its proximity to Shanghai, Pinghu also attracts investment from many multinational enterprises. Industry includes clothing, packaging, machinery, paper and others. Clothing production is especially high, with the value of Pinghu's total clothing exports the greatest in China. It has been placed as one of China's one hundred most productive areas.
Zhapu harbor in the municipality's southwest is an important deep water harbor along Hangzhou Bay. A port has been located here since the Tang dynasty, and it is still an important transshipment point. Next to the harbor is one of China's most important large thermal power plants, Jiaxing Powerplant, with a capacity of 3,000,000 kilowatts.
In modern China many famous monks, educators and artists have come from Pinghu. The city's downtown contains a large memorial to Li Shutong and a number of other attractions and scenic spots.
Longquan
Longquan (龙泉） is a small town located in the Zhejiang Province of China. It is near the town of Lishui. It currently has a population of around 270,000.
Lonquan is famous locally for its swords and porcelain, both of which are often regarded as the finest in China. Although most owners of Chinese swords and porcelain do not know it, there is a good chance that products were produced in Longquan.
The name "Longquan" is Chinese for "Dragon Fountain".
Notable Features
Lonquan is famous locally for its swords and porcelain, both of which are often regarded as the finest in China. Although most owners of Chinese swords and porcelain do not know it, there is a good chance that products were produced in Longquan.
The name "Longquan" is Chinese for "Dragon Fountain".
Linhai
Situated on the banks of the Lin River in Eastern China, Linhai is an important city in Zhejiang Province.
Lanxi
Lanxi is a Chinese city located in the province of Zhejiang. Its population was estimated at approximately 104,000 inhabitants in 1999, including approximately 16% Christians.
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