Longji Explained

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.

Administrative division

As of 2016, the town is divided into fifteen villages and one community:

History

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 On August 30, 1958, Heping Commune was founded and was revoked in August 1984.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.

Geography

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.

Economy

Tourism is a significant part of the economy. The region abounds with gold.

Tourist attractions

The Longsheng Rice Terraces is a famous scenic spot in China.

Transportation

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.

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