Yinzhou, Ningbo
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Yinzhou (Template:Zh) is a district of the major city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province, China.
History
In 220 BC, Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of the Qin dynasty, established three counties called Yin (Template:Linktext), Mao (Template:Linktext) and Gouzhang (Script error: No such module "Lang".).[1] Later they were merged into Gouzhang county during the Sui dynasty. It was renamed Mao county during the Tang dynasty. It had assumed its current name of "Yin" in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The city of Ningbo was administrated by Yin county until after the establishment of the People's Republic of China. At the same time, Yin county became a county of Ningbo city. On April 19, 2002, it was renamed Yinzhou District. It is one of the few counties that has kept the same name since its establishment more than 2000 years ago.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Administrative divisions
Subdistricts:[2]
- Shounan Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Meixu Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Shiqi Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Xiaying Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Zhonggongmiao Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Zhonghe Subdistrict (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
Towns:
- Dongqianhu (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Dongqiao (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Dongwu (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Gulin (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Gaoqiao (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Hengxi (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Hengjie (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Jitugang (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Jiangshan (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Qiu'ai (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Tangxi (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Wuxiang (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Xianxiang (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Yinjiang (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Yunlong (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Zhanqi (Script error: No such module "Lang".), Zhangshui (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
The only township is Longguan Township (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
Historical personalities
- Cheng Duanli, educator
- Tong Dizhou, embryologist
Tourism
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- East Zhejiang Maritime Affairs and Folk Customs Museum (Script error: No such module "Lang".), housed in a former temple of Mazu and guildhall in central Ningbo, preserves the area's rich history of traditional arts and maritime trade.
- Ningbo Museum (Script error: No such module "Lang".) is designed by Wang Shu, the first Chinese citizen to win the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2012. The museum focuses on Ningbo area history and traditional customs.
- Liangzhu Cultural Park (Script error: No such module "Lang".) was built to commemorate the beautiful love story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai. The story is based on the Chinese legend of the Butterfly Lovers.
- Tiantong Scenic Spot (Script error: No such module "Lang".) mainly consists of Tiantong Temple and Tiantong National Forest Park. Tiantong Temple is one of the most important Chan Buddhist temples; Sōtō began its formation there under Rujing. It was originally built during the Western Jin dynasty around 300 AD (some date it between 265 and 316). It ranks second among the five sacred Chinese Zen Buddhist mountains. A very large complex of buildings, its former total of 999 rooms has now shrunk to 730 today, arranged in twenty groups of buildings rising up the mountain slope.
- Eyuwang Temple (Script error: No such module "Lang".) was built in A.D. 232. It is the only existing temple named after Ashoka in China.
- Dongqian Lake (Script error: No such module "Lang".) lies in the southeast of Yinzhou District. It is the largest natural freshwater lake in Zhejiang province, with a water surface area of 20 square kilometers. Since ancient times, the Lake has been a famous scenic spot in Eastern Zhejiang.
- Romon U-Park (Script error: No such module "Lang".) is one of the largest urban indoor amusement parks in the world.
Industry
Yinzhou District is home to more than 15,000 industrial organizations. The economy mainly consists of six sectors: light textiles, garments, machinery, electronics, automobile parts and food. In 2008, its GDP reached RMB 65.08 billion yuan and per capita GDP reached RMB 82,052 yuan (US$11,815). Its imports and exports totaled US$1.44 billion and US$6.6 billion, respectively.
Economy
Ningbo Southern Business District ("Ningbo CBD") is located in the district. AUX Group[3] and Yinzhou Bank[4] are based in Yinzhou district.
Education
Ningbo Higher Education Zone (Template:Zh) is located at the south of Yinzhou District. Educational institutions located in the Higher Educational Zone:[5]
- Ningbo Institute of Technology
- University of Nottingham Ningbo China
- Yinzhou Education Center
- Zhejiang University and Ningbo University Hygiene Vocational School
- Zhejiang Wanli University
International schools in Yinzhou:[6]
- HD Ningbo School Yinzhou Campus
- Ningbo Huamao International School
External links
References
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