Renhua County
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History
During his reign, Nanyue emperor Zhao Tuo oversaw the construction of the city of Template:Interlanguage link in present-day Template:Interlanguage link, Renhua County.[2] Upon the Nanyue capitulation to the Han dynasty, the area of present-day Renhua County was incorporated as Qujiang County (Script error: No such module "Lang-zh".).[2]
In 479 CE,[3] during the Southern Qi,[2] Renhua County was carved out of Qujiang County.[2] However, during the Liang dynasty, Renhua County was merged back into Qujiang County.[2]
In 688 CE, during the reign of Emperor Ruizong of the Tang dynasty, Renhua County was re-established.[2] Renhua County remained intact until 973 CE, during the reign of Emperor Taizu of the Song dynasty, when it was merged into Lechang County (Script error: No such module "Lang-zh".).[2] In 1000 CE, under the reign of Emperor Zhenzong, Renhua County was again re-established.[2]
In 1949, the People's Liberation Army took control of Renhua County as part of Beijiang zone of Guangdong.[3]Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The Communist government then established the People's Government of Renhua County (Script error: No such module "Lang-zh".).[3]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 1958, Renhua County was abolished and placed under the direct jurisdiction of Shaoguan.[2] Renhua County was re-established in 1961.[2]
In 1968, the Renhua County people's committee was withdrawn, and a revolutionary committee was established, which belongs to the revolutionary committee of Shaoguan District.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 1980, People's Government of Renhua County was restored and put under the jurisdiction of Shaoguan District.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 1983, Shaoguan was upgraded to a prefecture.
Geography
Renhua County is located in the far north of Guangdong province, and borders the provinces of Jiangxi and Hunan.[1] It borders Shixing County and Nanxiong to the east, Qujiang District to the south, Lechang and Zhenjiang District to the west, Rucheng County in Hunan province to the north, and both Chongyi County and Dayu County in Jiangxi province to the northeast.[1]
The county is located along the southern foot of the Nanling Mountains, and has mostly mountainous terrain.[1]
Renhua is located just north of the Tropic of Cancer.
Climate
It has a subtropical monsoon climate (Köppen classification Cfa).[1] The average annual temperature is Script error: No such module "convert"., the average annual rainfall is Script error: No such module "convert"., and the average frost-free period lasts 308 days.
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Administrative divisions
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Renhua County administers 1 subdistrict and 10 towns.[4] These township-level divisions then, in turn, administer 109 village-level divisions.[1]
The county's sole subdistrict is Template:Interlanguage link,[4] which houses the county government.
The county administers the towns of Template:Interlanguage link, Template:Interlanguage link, Template:Interlanguage link, Template:Interlanguage link, Template:Interlanguage link, Template:Interlanguage link, Template:Interlanguage link, Daqiao, Template:Interlanguage link, and Template:Interlanguage link.[4]
Demographics
As of the 2010 Chinese Census, Renhua County has a population of 200,354, up from the 163,213 recorded in the 2000 Chinese Census.[2] A 2011 estimate put Renhua County's population at 201,700 people, and a 2008 report stated Renhua County had 229,861 hukou holders.[2] In 1996, Renhua County's population was estimated at 180,000.[2]
Languages
The most commonly spoken languages in Renhua County are Cantonese,[5] Mandarin, and Hakka.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Some of towns speaking Shaozhou Tuhua (Sat Na Wa).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Tourism
Notable natural features in Renhua County include Mount Danxia (Script error: No such module "Lang".),[1] and Mount Wanshi Grassland (Script error: No such module "Lang".), one of the rare grasslands in Guangdong province. Historical attractions include Template:Interlanguage link (Script error: No such module "Lang".),[1] Template:Interlanguage link in the town of Template:Interlanguage link (Script error: No such module "Lang".),[1] Template:Interlanguage link (Script error: No such module "Lang".), and Template:Interlanguage link (Script error: No such module "Lang".).
Mount Danxia
Mount Danxia is a Danxia landform designated as a World Heritage Site, a Template:Interlanguage link, a National Nature Reserve, a National Geopark, and a National 5A Tourist Attraction.[1] Nicknamed "The Red Stone Park of China", it is the largest attraction by area in Guangdong province, covering Script error: No such module "convert"..Script error: No such module "Unsubst". It is formed by red lake and river gravel rock from 70 thousand years.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". In addition, it has the shape most abundant among Danxia land-form, especially the male and female stone.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".Script error: No such module "Unsubst". It is mainly divided into the Danxia scenic area, Shao Shi Xian traveled scenic, attractions, scenic spots and scenic Jinjiang gallery.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".Script error: No such module "Unsubst". In 1988,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Mount Danxia was listed as a National Park of China, a National Nature Reserve, a National Geopark, and a National 5A Tourist Attraction. In 2004, Danxia Mountain was listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Mount Danxia has a lot of resources including 1,916 kind of plants, 88 mammals, 288 birds, 86 reptiles, 37 amphibians, 100 fishes and 1,023 insects.
Mount Wanshi Grassland
The highest point in Renhua County is Template:Interlanguage link, which serves as the tripoint between Renhua County, Rucheng County in Hunan, and Chongyi County in Jiangxi.[6] The mountain is also known as Mount Sishui (Script error: No such module "Lang-zh".) in Hunan, and Mount Fanzi (Script error: No such module "Lang-zh".) in Jiangxi.[6] Mount Wanshi reaches Script error: No such module "convert". in elevation, and is located Script error: No such module "convert". from Mount Danxia.[6] Like Mount Danxia, Mount Wanshi is a Danxia landform.[6] Mount Wanshi is the source of the Jin River.[6]
Mount Wanshi was the site of battles during the Chinese Civil War, and part of the Long March passed through Mount Wanshi.[6]
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Shuangfeng Fort
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Built in 1915, Shuangfeng Fort is located in the town of Template:Interlanguage link, Script error: No such module "convert". to the west of Renhua County's center. It covers Script error: No such module "convert".. Shuangfeng Fort served as a defensive fort, made from limestone and ancient black brick which made it very strong. The fort is surrounded by a Script error: No such module "convert". moat. In 1928, forces from the Red Army and the Kuomintang fought at Shuangfeng Fort. In 2006, Shuangfeng Fort was approved by the State Council on the sixth batch of national key cultural relic unit under state protection list.
Chengkou Guqincheng
Located in Template:Interlanguage link,[2] Guqincheng is Script error: No such module "convert". to the north of the county center.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". It controlled the route from Guangdong Province to Hunan Province as it east village was fixed up the city group, south * en streams (where the west water), west street, north to SanJiaoPing to old salt.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".Script error: No such module "Unsubst". With a height of Script error: No such module "convert"., and a width of Script error: No such module "convert"., Chengkou Guqincheng was listed as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 1982.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". It was built under the administration of Nanyue emperor Zhao Tuo,[2] but was rebuilt in Qing dynasty after being destroyed.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Yunlong Pagoda
Located in Template:Interlanguage link, Yunlong Pagoda is a pagoda built between 894 CE and 901 CE, during the Tang dynasty.[7] The pagoda was originally called Xishan Pagoda (Script error: No such module "Lang-zh".), but was renamed in the Qing dynasty.[7] Yunlong Pagoda has a rectangular shape, and is five stories in height, with the top reaching Script error: No such module "convert". high.[7] The length of the first floor is Script error: No such module "convert"., although higher floors have a smaller area.[7] The pagoda's architecture is distinct to the Tang dynasty.[7]
In January 1988, the State Council announced it as a national key cultural relics protection unit.[7]
Sixi Pagoda
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Also located in Dongtang, Sixi Pagoda faces Yunlong Pagoda across Sixi Mountain. It was built in 1075 and listed as the second paper unit of Guangdong Province.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The tower has a height of Script error: No such module "convert". and made of brick. It not only has an architectural feature of Tang Dynasty, but with the style of Song dynasty. It is a loft-style tower which made of examinations in the imitation wood for external, the door with arch plane, shape likes flat square, round flat seat Chuanxin wall internal, with blue bricks' Chuanxin ladder, can connect to the top floor.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Cuisine
Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Cuisine in Renhua County includes Shitang rice wine, Field-snail casserole, Hongshan white-hair tea, Danxia pickled radish, Huangkeng citrus Gonggan, and Xiafu pomelo.
Shitang rice wine
Shitang rice wine has a history of more than 300 years. The unique taste is attributed to the requirement that it must be made with local water. The foam from Shitang Rice Wine often accumulates in cups, giving it the nickname "stacking flowers".
Field-snail casserole
Field-snail casserole is one of the local feather foodies.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". The dish is made with locally planted betel nut palm. It is locally used to dispel the cold.
Hongshan white-hair tea
Hongshan white-hair tea was used as a royal tribute during the Qing dynasty. The tea is a kind of green tea which has the leaves' white "hair" in it. The tea tastes sweet and delicate, and is the first of three white-hair tea in China.
Danxia pickled radish
Danxia Pickled Radish is made a by local secret recipe, and is round, crispy, and acidic.
Huangkeng citrus Gonggan
Huangkeng citrus Gonggang is grown in Template:Interlanguage link, which neighbors Mount Danxia. Huangkeng has a special climate and soil condition which is suitable for Gonggan growing. Huangkeng citrus Gonggang is characterized by its uniquely thin skin, seedless-ness, and sweet flesh.
Xiafu Pomelo
Xiafu pomelo is sweet and fragrant. With its climate and soil conditions the shape, flesh, and taste of Xiafu pomelo is the similar to pomelo from Shatian Guangxi.
See also
References
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