Ji'an, Jilin
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History
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After the fall of Wiman Joseon to the Han dynasty in 108 BCE, Ji'an was part of Goguryeo County under the administration of Xuantu Commandery.[2] In 3 CE, the second ruler of Goguryeo, King Yuri, moved the state's capital to Gungnae (modern Ji'an) and established the mountain fortress Hwando nearby to defend it.[2] Hwando was sacked by Wei State in 244 CE during the Goguryeo–Wei War. In 342 CE, Hwando was destroyed and thousands of people captured by the Murong Xianbei, after which Goguryeo focussed on expanding south and east. In 427 CE, the eleventh ruler of Goguryeo, King Jangsu, moved the capital to Pyongyang, which saw Gungnae relegated to subsidiary capital status.[2]
The Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom, located in Ji'an and Huanren Manchu Autonomous County, Liaoning, have been listed as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ji'an is also dubbed as a "Little Jiangnan" of Jilin due to its scenery.[1]
Geography and climate
Ji'an has a monsoon-influenced humid continental climate (Köppen Dwa), with long, very cold winters, and very warm, humid summers. Monthly average temperatures range from Script error: No such module "convert". in January to Script error: No such module "convert". in July, and the annual mean is Script error: No such module "convert".. Though the annual total, at Script error: No such module "convert"., is generous, precipitation is quite low during the winter and upwards of 60% of annual rainfall occurs from June through August. The frost-free period lasts around 150 days.
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Gallery
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Ruins of Gungnae city wall
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Remains of a guard tower in Hwando
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Goguryeo tombs near Hwando
Administrative divisions
Subdistricts:[3]
- Tuanjie Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Liming Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Tongsheng Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
Towns:[3]
- Qingshi (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Qinghe (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Toudao (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Huadian (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Yulin (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Taishang (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Caiyuan (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Dalu (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Taiwang (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
Townships:[3]
- Maxian Township (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
References
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External links
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