| Zhongzhai | |
| Native Name: | 中寨镇 |
| Native Name Lang: | zh |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Pushpin Map: | China Hunan |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Hunan |
| Coordinates: | 27.2012°N 109.2748°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | People's Republic of China |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Hunan |
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture-level city |
| Subdivision Name2: | Huaihua |
| Subdivision Type3: | Autonomous county |
| Subdivision Name3: | Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County |
| Established Title1: | Incorporated (township) |
| Established Date1: | 1956 |
| Established Title2: | Designated (town) |
| Established Date2: | 1984 |
| Area Total Km2: | 133.9 |
| Population As Of: | 2015 |
| Population Total: | 16,130 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone1: | China Standard |
| Utc Offset1: | +08:00 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 419209 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 0745 |
Zhongzhai is a rural town in Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County, Hunan, China. As of the 2015 census it had a population of 16,130 and an area of 133.9km2. It borders Hetan Town in the north, Mibei Miao Ethnic Township in the east, Fuluo Town in the west, and Zhuxi Township in the south.[1]
During the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), it was known as "Zhonghe City" . After the founding of the Communist State in 1951, the People's Government of the 6th District was established. In July 1956, the Zhongzhai Township was set up. In December 1984 it was upgraded to a town.[2] In December 2015, some parts of the Bilang Township and Lishu Township were incorporated into the town.[3] [4]
The Zhonghe Stream winds through the town.
The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and local industry. The main native products are wood, tobacco and medicinal materials. The main cash crops are potatoes.
The Wind-rain Bridge is a famous scenic spot in the town and Xinhuang Dong Autonomous County. It was rebuilt in 2003. The Wind-rain Bridge is the symbolized cultural landscape and architecture of the Dong people. It has a deep connotation of culture, philosophy and architecture art, it also contains plenty of ecological aesthetic implications.[2]