Zhongzhai, Hunan

Zhongzhai 中寨镇
Town
Zhongzhai Location in Hunan
Coordinates: 27°12′04″N 109°16′29″E
Country	People's Republic of China
Province	Hunan
Prefecture-level city	Huaihua
Autonomous county	Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County
Incorporated (township)	1956
Designated (town)	1984
Area
• Total	133.9 km^2 (51.7 sq mi)
Population  (2015)
• Total	16,130
• Density	120/km^2 (310/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+08:00 (China Standard)
Postal code	419209
Area code	0745

Zhongzhai (simplified Chinese: 中寨镇; traditional Chinese: 中寨鎮; pinyin: Zhōngzhài Zhèn) is a rural town in Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County, Hunan, China. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 16,130 and an area of 133.9-square-kilometre (51.7 sq mi). It borders Hetan Town in the north, Mibei Miao Ethnic Township in the east, Fuluo Town in the west, and Zhuxi Township in the south.[1]

History

During the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), it was known as "Zhonghe City" (Chinese: 中和市). After the founding of the Communist State in 1951, the People's Government of the 6th District was established. In July 1956, the Zhongzhai Township was set up. In December 1984 it was upgraded to a town.[2] In December 2015, some parts of the Bilang Township (Chinese: 碧朗乡) and Lishu Township (Chinese: 李树乡) were incorporated into the town.[3][4]

Geography

The Zhonghe Stream (Chinese: 中和溪) winds through the town.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main native products are wood, tobacco and medicinal materials. The main cash crops are potatoes.

Attractions

The Wind-rain Bridge (Chinese: 风雨桥) is a famous scenic spot in the town and Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County. It was rebuilt in 2003. The Wind-rain Bridge is the symbolized cultural landscape and architecture of the Dong people. It has a deep connotation of culture, philosophy and architecture art, it also contains plenty of ecological aesthetic implications.[2]

References

1. Zhang Hong, ed. (2018). "Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County" 《新晃侗族自治县》. 《中国分省系列地图册：湖南》 [Maps of Provinces in China: Hunan] (in Chinese). Xicheng District, Beijing: SinoMaps Press. p. 164. ISBN 978-7-5031-8949-4.
2. Huang Xuehong, ed. (2007). "Zhongzhai Town" 《中寨镇》. 《新晃侗族自治县概况》 [General Situation of Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County] (in Chinese). Beijing: Nationalities Publishing House. pp. 246–247. ISBN 978-7-105-08619-1.
3. 重磅！新晃调整乡镇区划 23个乡镇合为11个！. rednet.cn (in Chinese). 30 October 2015.
4. Jin Ling (金灵), ed. (3 December 2015). 怀化撤并93个乡镇，你家乡变了没. hunan.voc.com.cn. Retrieved 7 October 2021.