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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Fengdu
Fengdu County (Chinese: 丰都县; pinyin: Fēngdū Xiàn; formerly Chinese: 酆都县; pinyin: Fēngdū Xiàn) is a county located in Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China. The county was established as Fengdu County (豐都縣) during the Sui dynasty. The name was changed to Fengdu County (酆都縣) during the Ming dynasty. In 1958, the name was changed back to Fengdu County (simplified Chinese: 丰都县; traditional Chinese: 豐都縣).

Administration

Before changes in 2013, Fengdu County had 2 subdistricts, 21 towns and 7 townships. As of 2016, Fengdu County had 2 subdistricts, 23 towns and 5 townships. As of 2020, Fengdu County has the following 2 subdistricts, 23 towns, and 5 townships:

NBS Area No. English Name Chinese (Simp.) Postal Code
Subdistricts
500230001000 Sanhe Subdistrict 三合街道 408233, 408254, 408299, 408254
500230002000 Mingshan Subdistrict [zh] 名山街道 408201
Towns
500230101000 Huwei [zh] 虎威镇 408202
500230102000 Shetan [zh] 社坛镇 408203, 408234, 408235
500230103000 Sanyuan [zh] 三元镇 408207, 408239
500230104000 Xumingsi [zh] 许明寺镇 408211, 408240
500230105000 Dongjia [zh] 董家镇 408212
500230106000 Shuren [zh] 树人镇 408213, 408243
500230107000 Shizhi [zh] 十直镇 408214, 408244, 408245
500230109000 Gaojia [zh] 高家镇 408216
500230110000 Xingyi [zh] 兴义镇 408219, 408248
500230111000 Shuanglu [zh] 双路镇 408218, 408247
500230112000 Jiangchi [zh] 江池镇 408225, 408252
500230113000 Longhe [zh] 龙河镇 408224, 408250, 408251
500230114000 Wuping 武平镇 408266
500230115000 Baoluan [zh] 包鸾镇 408231, 408253, 408256, 408231
500230116000 Zhanpu [zh] 湛普镇
500230118000 Nantianhu [zh] 南天湖镇 408223, 408249
500230119000 Baohe [zh] 保合镇 408206, 408238
500230120000 Xinglong [zh] 兴龙镇 408204,
500230121000 Rensha [zh] 仁沙镇 408205, 408237
500230122000 Longkong [zh] 龙孔镇 408217, 408246
500230123000 Jilong [zh] 暨龙镇
500230124000 Shuanglong [zh] 双龙镇 408208, 408218
500230125000 Xiannühu [zh] 仙女湖镇 408299, 408255
Townships
500230202000 Qinglong Township [zh] 青龙乡 408209
500230206000 Taipingba Township [zh] 太平坝乡 408230
500230207000 Dudu Township [zh] 都督乡 408228
500230209000 Lizi Township [zh] 栗子乡 408222
500230210000 Sanjian Township [zh] 三建乡 408221

Climate

Climate data for Fengdu, elevation 291 m (955 ft), (1991–2019 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 18.1
(64.6) 		25.8
(78.4) 		33.8
(92.8) 		36.5
(97.7) 		39.2
(102.6) 		40.3
(104.5) 		41.6
(106.9) 		42.9
(109.2) 		43.3
(109.9) 		36.4
(97.5) 		28.0
(82.4) 		19.3
(66.7) 		43.3
(109.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 10.3
(50.5) 		13.4
(56.1) 		18.5
(65.3) 		23.8
(74.8) 		27.2
(81.0) 		29.9
(85.8) 		34.0
(93.2) 		34.4
(93.9) 		29.4
(84.9) 		22.7
(72.9) 		17.5
(63.5) 		11.6
(52.9) 		22.7
(72.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 7.7
(45.9) 		10.0
(50.0) 		14.0
(57.2) 		19.0
(66.2) 		22.4
(72.3) 		25.3
(77.5) 		28.8
(83.8) 		28.6
(83.5) 		24.6
(76.3) 		19.0
(66.2) 		14.3
(57.7) 		9.2
(48.6) 		18.6
(65.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.0
(42.8) 		7.7
(45.9) 		11.0
(51.8) 		15.5
(59.9) 		19.0
(66.2) 		22.1
(71.8) 		24.8
(76.6) 		24.6
(76.3) 		21.3
(70.3) 		16.7
(62.1) 		12.2
(54.0) 		7.6
(45.7) 		15.7
(60.3)
Record low °C (°F) −1.3
(29.7) 		−1.3
(29.7) 		0.1
(32.2) 		6.4
(43.5) 		11.1
(52.0) 		15.5
(59.9) 		18.3
(64.9) 		18.0
(64.4) 		15.4
(59.7) 		6.8
(44.2) 		3.3
(37.9) 		−1.6
(29.1) 		−1.6
(29.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 17.6
(0.69) 		18.7
(0.74) 		48.3
(1.90) 		105.1
(4.14) 		159.1
(6.26) 		162.9
(6.41) 		119.0
(4.69) 		117.9
(4.64) 		108.9
(4.29) 		98.6
(3.88) 		55.0
(2.17) 		22.1
(0.87) 		1,033.2
(40.68)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 8.3 7.7 11.4 14.9 16.6 14.6 11.3 11.1 11.2 15.8 11.2 9.6 143.7
Average snowy days 0.3 0.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.1 0.5
Average relative humidity (%) 81 77 75 76 78 80 73 71 75 82 83 83 78
Mean monthly sunshine hours 35.3 50.9 90.2 120.0 124.7 122.5 205.5 208.0 138.3 77.8 62.8 32.6 1,268.6
Percent possible sunshine 11 16 24 31 29 29 48 51 38 22 20 10 27
Source: China Meteorological Administration

Ghost City

Main article: Fengdu Ghost City

The Fengdu Ghost City is a tourist attraction modelled after Diyu, the concept of hell in Chinese mythology and Buddhism. It was built over 1,800 years ago. The ghost city became an island once the Three Gorges Dam project was completed. Specifically, part of the Fengdu Ghost City is or will be submerged, but scenery above the "Door of Hell" remains or will remain above water.

Transportation

Fengdu has one Yangtze crossing, the Fengdu Yangtze River Bridge.

Image gallery

  • Façade of an unfinished five-star hotel overlooking Fengdu
    Façade of an unfinished five-star hotel overlooking Fengdu
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