Yanxi Town | |
Native Name Lang: | zh-Hans |
Native Name: | 沿溪镇 |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | People's Republic of China |
Subdivision Type1: | Province |
Subdivision Name1: | Hunan |
Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture-level city |
Subdivision Name2: | Changsha |
Subdivision Type3: | County-level city |
Subdivision Name3: | Liuyang |
Area Total Km2: | 119.6 |
Population: | 32,000 |
Population As Of: | 2015 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Coordinates: | 28.3317°N 113.8153°W |
Pushpin Map: | China Hunan |
Pushpin Label Position: | top |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Hunan |
Timezone: | China Standard |
Utc Offset: | +8 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 410304 |
Area Code: | 0731 |
Yanxi Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China.[1] As of the 2015 census it had a population of 32,000 and an area of 119.6km2.[2] It is surrounded by Fushoushan Town of Pingjiang County on the north, Dahu Town on the northeast, Gugang Town on the west, Guandu Town on the east, and Yonghe Town on the south.
The town is divided into four villages and three communities, the following areas:
The Daxi River flows through the town.
The Dajingchong Reservoir is the largest body of water in the town. It was built in the 1960s to provide drinking water for the town. The reservoir has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents.
Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the townsite are: Mount Tianzigang (Chinese: 天子岗; 1279.4m (4,197.5feet)) and Mount Fushou (Chinese: 福寿山; 1542m (5,059feet)).
The main industries in and around the town are fireworks and animal farming.
The Changsha–Liuyang Expressway, from Changsha, running through the town to Jiangxi.[3]
The Provincial Highway S309 runs southwest to northeast through the town.[3]
Mount Feilong and Lake Tianzi are famous scenic spots.
There are two Buddhist temples situated at the town: Huangtan Temple and Daguang Temple .