Jizhou, Tianjin

Ji County
County
Chinese transcription(s)
• Simplified	蓟县
• Traditional	薊縣
• Pinyin	Jì Xiàn
Ji County in Tianjin
Country	China
Municipality	Tianjin
Area
• Total	1,590 km2 (610 sq mi)
Population
• Total	800,000
• Density	500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (China Standard)
Website	http://www.tjjx.gov.cn/

Ji County (simplified Chinese: 蓟县; traditional Chinese: 薊縣; Pinyin: Jì Xiàn) is a county in the far north of Tianjin municipality, China of cultural and historical significance (e.g., the Buddhist Temple of Solitary Joy). The administration of the county was transferred from Hebei province to Tianjin in 1973. Historically, it was also known as Yuyang (simplified Chinese: 渔阳; traditional Chinese: 漁陽; Pinyin: Yú Yáng) during the Tang Dynasty.

Ji County is the only mountainous area in the Tianjin municipality, home to the renowned Mount Pan. Known as "Tianjin's backyard", the spectacular natural scenery and numerous historical monuments, including a small section of the Great Wall known as Huangyaguan, in the county means that it is a major tourist attraction. It is also well-known for its abundance of unique, local fruits and nuts.

Ji County is approximately 115 kilometres away from Tianjin city proper. It has an area of 1,590 square kilometers and a population of 800,000.

See also

• History of Beijing

External links

• Official website of Ji County Government