Longji Town | |
Native Name: | 龙脊镇 |
Native Name Lang: | zh |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | China |
Subdivision Type1: | Autonomous region |
Subdivision Name1: | Guangxi |
Subdivision Name2: | Guilin |
Subdivision Name3: | Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County |
Area Total Km2: | 273.34 |
Population Total: | 16,000 |
Population As Of: | 2018 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Coordinates: | 25.7317°N 110.0631°W |
Pushpin Map: | China Guangxi |
Pushpin Label Position: | top |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Guangxi |
Timezone: | China Standard |
Utc Offset: | +08:00 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 541701 |
Area Code: | 0773 |
Longji is a town in Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County, Guangxi, China. As of the 2018 census it had a population of 16,000 and an area of 273.34km2. Longji is known worldwide for Longsheng Rice Terraces.
As of 2016, the town is divided into fifteen villages and one community:
Longji came under the jurisdiction of Yining County in the Qing dynasty (1644 - 1911).
In 1916, it belonged to the South District . In 1933, it was under the jurisdiction of Zhennan Township .
It known as Guanya Township in May 1952 and renamed "Heping Township" on December 26 of that same year. On August 30, 1958, Heping Commune was founded and was revoked in August 1984. On January 2, 2014, it was upgraded to a town.
The town is situated at southeastern Longsheng Various Nationalities Autonomous County. The town is bordered to the north by Sishui Township, to the northeast by Jiangdi Township, to the south by Lingui District. to the southeast by Lingchuan County, and to the west by Longsheng Town.
The highest point in the town is Fupingbao which stands above sea level. The lowest point is Lipai, which, at above sea level.
The Heping Stream, a tributary of the Xun River, winds through the town.
Tourism is a significant part of the economy. The region abounds with gold.
The Longsheng Rice Terraces is a famous scenic spot in China.
The China National Highway 321, commonly referred to as "G321", is a north–south highway passing through the town.
The G65 Baotou–Maoming Expressway, more commonly known as "Bao-Mao Expressway", runs north to south of the town.