Shuanglong, Hunan
Shuanglong Town (simplified Chinese: 双龙镇; traditional Chinese: 雙龍鎮; pinyin: Shuānglóng Zhèn) is a rural town in Huayuan County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, in northwestern Hunan, China.[1][2] As of the 2015 census it had a population of 29,000 and an area of 155.7 square kilometres (60.1 sq mi).[3]
Shuanglong Town | |
|---|---|
| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| • Simplified | 双龙镇 |
| • Traditional | 雙龍鎮 |
| • Pinyin | Shuānglóng Zhèn |
  Shuanglong Town Location in Hunan | |
| Coordinates: 28.431786°N 109.575334°E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Hunan |
| County | Huayuan County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 155.7 km2 (60.1 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | 29,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Postal code | 416000 |
| Area code(s) | 0743 |
History
On November 3, 2013, Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping explored the Shibadong Village, where he first put forward the scheme of the "targeted poverty alleviation" (精准扶贫).[4][5] Shibadong Village became a testing ground for the new initiative in since Xi's investigation.[6][7][8]
On November 30, 2015, Pailiao Township, Paibi Township and Dongmaku Township merged to form the Shuanglong Town.[3]
Geography
Zixia Lake (紫霞湖) is a lake and the largest body of water in the town.[9]
The Ancient Miao River (古苗河) flows through the town.[9]
Economy
Special local products such as native chicken, mushrooms, Miao embroidery are important to the economy.[8][4]
Kiwifruit and cattle rearing are also the source of revenue.[10][8]
Transportation
- Jishou-Chaling Expressway
- National Highway G209
- National Highway G319
Attractions
The Yelang Shiba Cave (夜郎十八洞) is a karst cave in the town and became a tourist attraction in 2016.[11]
References
- Liu Xiangrui (1 June 2017). "Beekeeping has village buzzing". Chinadaily. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- Zhang Yunbi (2 March 2018). "Xi writes villagers, encourages beautification". Chinadaily. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- 花垣县乡镇区划调整方案：调整后下辖3乡9镇. rednet.cn (in Chinese). 2015-12-04.
- Xing Wen (30 September 2017). "President: Use traits of village to prosper". Chinadaily. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- "China widens personality cult around 'unrivaled helmsman' Xi". yahoo.com. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- Liu Xiangrui (12 June 2017). "Chinese village transformed by a visit from President Xi... and kiwis". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- Niu Zhen (2015-10-31). 十八洞村与精准扶贫. crnews.net (in Chinese).
- Guo Liliang; Tong Di (2017-02-21). 花垣县双龙镇十八洞村：我们脱贫了！. rednet.cn (in Chinese).
- 花垣县以5大旅游板块为重点 四大举措发力全域旅游. hunan.voc.com.cn (in Chinese). 2018-03-23.
- Feng Shuang (23 May 2017). "Ethnic villagers' fortunes rise as they cooperate in kiwi cultivation". ecns.cn. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
- Tong Di (2016-02-27). 花垣县十八洞村“夜郎十八洞”探秘. rednet.cn (in Chinese).