Yanxi, Liuyang
Administrative division
The town is divided into four villages and three communities, the following areas:
- Yanxiqiao Community (沿溪桥社区)
- Jianshe Community (建设社区)
- Daguang Community (大光元社区)
- Shalong Village (沙龙村)
- Lihua Village (礼花村)
- Jinqiao Village (金桥村)
- Huayuan Village (花园村)
Geography
The Daxi River (大溪河) flows through the town.
The Dajingchong Reservoir (大荆冲水库) is the largest body of water in the town. It was built in the 1960s to provide drinking water for the town. The reservoir has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents.
Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the townsite are: Mount Tianzigang (天子岗; 1,279.4-metre (4,198 ft)) and Mount Fushou (福寿山; 1,542-metre (5,059 ft)).
Economy
The main industries in and around the town are fireworks and animal farming.
Education
- Yanxi Middle School
Transportation
Expressway
The Changsha–Liuyang Expressway, from Changsha, running through the town to Jiangxi.
Provincial Highway
The Provincial Highway S309 runs southwest to northeast through the town.
Attractions
Mount Feilong (飞龙山; 'Mount of Flying Dragon') and Lake Tianzi (天子湖; 'Emperor Lake') are famous scenic spots.
Religion
There are two Buddhist temples situated at the town: Huangtan Temple (黄昙寺) and Daguang Temple (大光寺).
References
- ^ 金桔绿蛋相辉映 走进浏阳市沿溪镇金桔村 (in Chinese). Changsha News. Retrieved 2012-09-27.
- ^ 浏阳市乡镇区划调整改革结果公示. sohu (in Chinese). 2016-04-15.
- ^ Zhang Hong, ed. (2018). "Liuyang" 《浏阳市》. 《中国分省系列地图册:湖南》 [Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan] (in Chinese). Xicheng District, Beijing: SinoMaps Press. pp. 32–33. ISBN 978-7-5031-8949-4.