| Native name | 花明楼镇 |
|---|---|
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Hunan |
| Prefecture-level city | Changsha |
| County-level city | Ningxiang |
| Area total | 112.4 km² |
| Population total | 51,000 |
| Coordinates | 28°02′30″N 112°38′10″E |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+08:00) |
| Postal code | 410611 |
| Area code | 0731 |
| S | 花明楼镇 |
|---|---|
| T | 花明樓鎮 |
| P | Huāmínglóu Zhèn |
Huaminglou (simplified Chinese: 花明楼镇) is a rural town in Ningxiang City, Hunan Province, China. It is surrounded by Ruyi Township on the west, Donghutang Town on the north, Daolin Town on the eastsouth, Lianhua Town and Yuchangping Town on the northeast, and Datunying on the south. As of the 2000 census it had a population of 45,634 and an area of 112.4 square kilometres (43.4 sq mi).
Administrative divisions
The town is divided into eight villages and one community, which include the following areas:
- Liu Family Community (刘家社区)
- Tanzichong (炭子冲村)
- Huaminglou (花明楼村)
- Zhushiqiao (朱石桥村)
- Jinjiang (靳江村)
- Jinyuan (靳源村)
- Lianxinqiao (联新桥)
- Changshan (常山村)
- Yanglinqiao (杨林桥村)
History
In 2019, the Changsha Municipal Government decided to build it into a "Red Cultural Tourism Town".[1]
Geography
The Jin River flows through the town.
Economy
The region abounds with refractory clay.[2]
Education
There is one senior high school located with the town limits: Ningxiang No.4 High School (simplified Chinese: 宁乡四中).There are two junior high schools and six primary schools located with the town.
Culture
Huaguxi is the most influence local theater.
Transportation
Provincial Highway
The Provincial Highway S219 (simplified Chinese: 省道S219) runs east and intersects with S50 Changsha-Shaoshan-Loudi Expressway and G0421 Xuchang–Guangzhou Expressway.[2]
Expressway
The Changsha-Shaoshan-Loudi Expressway, which runs east through Daolin Town to Yuelu District, Changsha, and the west through Donghutang Town, Jinshi Town, Huitang Town, Jinsou Township, Yueshan Town, Hutian Town to Louxing District, Loudi.[3]
The northern terminus of Shaoshan Expressway is at the town.[3]
County Road
The County Road X087 runs northwest to Donghutang Town and runs east to Daolin Town.[3]
The County Road X085 runs north and intersects with Yue-Ning Avenue.[3]
The County Road X217 runs southeast to Datunying Town.[3]
The County Road X090 runs southwest to Sanxian'ao Township.[3]
Attractions
The Former Residence of Liu Shaoqi is a famous scenic spot. It was originally built in late Qing dynasty (1644–1911).[2]
Celebrity
- Tao Runai (traditional Chinese: 陶汝鼐; simplified Chinese: 陶汝鼐; pinyin: Táo Rǔnaì), scholar.
- Tao Lidian (traditional Chinese: 陶立典; simplified Chinese: 陶立典; pinyin: Táo Lìdiǎn), scholar.
- Wang Tanxiu (traditional Chinese: 王坦修; simplified Chinese: 王坦修; pinyin: Wáng Tǎnxiū), scholar.
- Yuan Mingyao (traditional Chinese: 袁名曜; simplified Chinese: 袁名曜; pinyin: Yuán Míngyào), scholar.
- Zhu Yidian (traditional Chinese: 朱衣點; simplified Chinese: 朱衣点; pinyin: Zhū Yīdiǎn), general.
- Chen Jiading (traditional Chinese: 陳家鼎; simplified Chinese: 陈家鼎; pinyin: Chén Jiādǐng), revolutionist.
- Zhou Wen (traditional Chinese: 周文; simplified Chinese: 周文; pinyin: Zhōu Wén), sculptor.
- Yang Shichao (traditional Chinese: 楊世焯; simplified Chinese: 杨世焯; pinyin: Yáng Shìchāo), artist.
- Yang Peizhen (traditional Chinese: 楊佩貞; simplified Chinese: 杨佩贞; pinyin: Yáng Peìzhēn), artist.
- Qi Xueqi (traditional Chinese: 齊學啟; simplified Chinese: 齐学启; pinyin: Qí Xuéqǐ), general of the Kuomintang (KMT).
- Liu Shaoqi (traditional Chinese: 劉少奇; simplified Chinese: 刘少奇; pinyin: Liú Shàoqí), politician.
References
- ^ "zh:今年刘源上将首次回故里，见证这一历史性时刻" (in Chinese). ifeng. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ Huang Haichao & Jiang Hongzhao (2002-09-01). zh:《宁乡史地》 [History and Geography of Ningxiang] (in Chinese). Hainan: Nanfang Publishing House. ISBN 7-80660-538-X.
- ^ Zhang Hong (ed.) (2018). zh:《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. 34–35. ISBN 978-7-5031-8949-4.