Jiande
建德 | |
|---|---|
建德市 | |
| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 建德市 |
| • Pinyin | Jiàndé Shì |
| Country | China |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| Prefecture | Hangzhou |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 311600 |
is a county-level city in Zhejiang Province, China. It is under the administration of Hangzhou.With an area of 2,364 square kilometers and household registered residents 513,400, Jiande City has jurisdiction over 3 sub-districts 12 towns, 1 township, 41 communities and 232 administrative villages. The Expressway of Hangxinjing passed through the entire boundary and the distance between Hangzhou and Jiande was about 1 hour by bus. Xin'an River, Fuchun River and Lan River passed through from west to east. Jiande is the State-level key scenic spots, the China Excellent Tourism City, National Health City, the State-Level Biological Exemplary Base and the Exemplary City of National Forestation, the National Renewable Energy Exemplary City. By deeply executing the 3 strategies of Strong with Industry, Energy with Commerce & Tourism, and Progressive with Environment, the comprehensive strength was obviously reinforced, and the economy and social development kept stable and rapid. In 2009, Jiande realized 16.586 billion yuan, up by 5.3% over the previous year; the fiscal revenue totalled 2.003 billion yuan, up by 3.2%.
Weather edit
Annual average temperature in Jiande is 16.9℃ and annual precipitation is 1600mm. Frost free period is 254 days a year. The temperature of the water in Xin'an River remaining 14-17℃ all year round makes the city cool in summer and warm in winter.
History and Culture edit
Jiande Founded as a county in 225 A.D. the Three Kingdom Dynasty, Jiande nearly has a history of 1800 years.During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Jiande was the capital of Yanzhou Prefecture (fu). On account of this, Jiande was often referred to as Yanzhou Fu (严州府). A transcription commonly seen in both French and English writing of the time was Yen-tcheou-fou, derived from French missionary writing.[1][2][3]Many historical figures Wu zixu, Zhu Maiceng, famous poets like Du Fu, Meng Haoran, Du Mu, Fan zhongyan, Lu You all left their footprints here as well as their eternal works.
Tourism edit
“Landscape Gallery, Leisure Paradise”, Jiande is one of the most favoured tourist destination in Zhe Jiang Province.
Places of Interest:
(1) Daci Rock(Great Benevolence Rock,大慈岩): It is famous for a Jiangnan Suspending Temple and China’s Number One Natural Standing Buddha. The 1000-year-old ginkgo tree and wild blossoms will delight your eyes too.
(2) Xinye Ancient Village(新叶古村):7km away from Daci Rock lies this languid retreat. Surrounded by a thousand acres of canola plants, this village with black-tiled roofs and white-washed walls will mesmerize visitors with its eye-pleasing colors and classic countryside flavor. During festivals, you can see locals stage bewildering rituals and festivities.
(3) Qiliyangfan(七里扬帆): As the most picturesque section of the Fuchun River, Qililong (Seven-li long rapids) is where the essence of the beauty of the river lies. Featuring green hills, crystal-like water, ancient history and serene environment, it has inspired the legendary painting, Dwelling in Fuchun Mountains accomplished by the famous painter Huang Gongwang (1269-1354).
(4) Xin’an River Hydro Power Plant(新安江水电站): Because of this plant, hundreds of villages are buried under water for eternity and ten of thousands of people have had to leave their homelands, and one thousand hills are turned into islands. A visit to this plant will sure trigger a sense of grandeur. The water temperature sustains at 17 ℃ all year around.[Hangzhou Tourism Commission 1]
Administrative Divisions edit
There are 10 subdivisions under the county-level city of Jiande.
| S/N | Full Name | In Chinese | In Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xin′anjiang Sub-district | 新安江街道 | Xin′anjiang |
| 2 | Genglou Sub-district | 更楼街道 | Genglou |
| 3 | Yangxi Sub-district | 洋溪街道 | Yangxi |
| 4 | Hangtou Town | 航头镇 | Hangtou |
| 5 | Datong Town | 大同镇 | Datong |
| 6 | Shouchang Town | 寿昌镇 | Shouchang |
| 7 | Sandu Town | 三都镇 | Sandu |
| 8 | Qiantan Town | 乾潭镇 | Qiantan |
| 9 | Yangcunqiao Town | 杨村桥镇 | Yangcunqiao |
| 10 | Xiaya Town Town | 下涯镇 | Xiaya |
Transportation edit
Highway: G320, G330 and Hangxinjing Expressway run through Jiande. Another expressway is under construction to link with other cities. Jiande is 108km far from Hangzhou, 280km to Shanghai and 260km to Ningbo
Resources Advantage edit
Water Resource: Xin'anjiang Hydropower Station and Fuchunjiang Hydropower Station are within its border. Xin'an River runs through Jiande. Water quality is excellent that reaches drinking water standard without any treatment. Beverage industry is richly endowed by the resourceful water here. The famous brands like “Nongfu Spring” and “Zhizhonghe Wu Chia Pee” are popular all over China.[Jiande Municipal People's Government All Rights 1]
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Notes edit
- ^ An historical, geographical, and philosophical view of the Chinese empire: comprehending a description of the fifteen provinces of China, Chinese Tartary; tributary states; natural history of China; government, religion, laws, manners and customs, literature, arts, sciences, manufactures, &c (2 ed.). p. 83.
- ^ Murray, Hugh; Crawfurd, John; Gordon, Peter (1843), An historical and descriptive account of China: its ancient and modern history, language, literature, religion, government, industry, manners, and social state ... (3 ed.), Oliver & Boyd, pp. 25–26
- ^ Yen-tcheou-fou was also used to transcribe the name of the city and prefecture in Shandong. (Both places' names are transcribed as "Yanzhou" in pinyin, but are written with different Chinese characters).
29°29′23″N 119°20′13″E / 29.4896°N 119.337°E
Category:County-level cities in Zhejiang
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