Friday, October 17, 2008
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".
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