Yichun, Jiangxi
Yichun | |
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| Chinese transcription(s) | |
| • Chinese | 宜春市 |
| • Pinyin | Yíchūn Shì |
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.png) Location of Yichun within Jiangxi | |
| Country | China |
| Province | Jiangxi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gong Jianhua |
| Area | |
| • Land | 7,208 sq mi (18,669 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 5,100,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China standard time) |
| Area code | 0795 |
| Website | http://www.yichun.gov.cn/ |
Yichun (Chinese: 宜春; pinyin: Yíchūn; Wade–Giles: I-ch'un; Postal map spelling: I-ch'un) is a mountainous prefecture-level city in the Chinese province of Jiangxi. Yichun literally means "pleasant spring". It is located in the northwest of the province along a river surrouneded by mountains. Yichun has a history of over 2,200 years. It was established in 201BC during the Han Dynasty. Yichun has a profound Buddhist culture. "Can Lin Qing Gui", the monastic rules for Buddhists at the Buddhist temple, originated from Yichun. Yichun is also the birthplace for many famous literary figures, such as Tao Yuaming and Deng Gu, both of whom are great poets from ancient times.
Located in a subtropical zone, Yichun enjoys a humid monsoon climate, with plentiful sunshine and abundant rainfall. The average temperature in the city is about 17-18°C. Listed in the first batch of national ecological experimental cities, Yichun has an excellent ecological environment.
The transportation in Yichun is convenient. The State Highway 320, State Highway 105, the Shanghai-Ruijin Highway and the Ganyue Highway (the Jiangxi-Guangdong Highway) construct a comprehensive traffic network in the city.
A large sports complex with two stadiums was built in the 1990s and draws teams for sports competitions from all across China. Agriculture is the main industry but other natural resource industries such as timber and mining are extremely important for the economy. Major mineral deposits include aluminum, tungsten, gold, zinc, and copper. Yichun is also a stop along the major railway running between Beijing and Nanchang, the capital of Jiangxi.
Yichun has abundant historical, cultural and natural tourism resources. Hongzhou Kiln, a famous kiln of the Tang Dynasty, was first built during the Southern Dynasty (AD420-589). Wucheng Site of the Shang Dynasty was discovered in Yichun in 1973. Gezhao Mountain, situated in Zhangshu, is a famous Taoist mountain in China. It is home to a large number of ancient buildings as well as beautiful scenery. Tourists should also visit Guan Mountain Scenic Area, which is located at the juncture of Yifeng and Tonggu counties. The famous Mingyue(moon) Mountain gained its name from its shape like a bright crescent moon. The scenic area consists of over ten peaks which are all more than a thousand meters (about 3,281feet) above sea level. It is also a national forest park comprising of six tourist zones. Among them, the Yangshan Scenic Spot is an important birthplace of Buddhism in South China, and the Wentang Town, at the foot of the Mingyue Mountain, is famous for hot springs teeming with selenium.
Yichun has a variety of local dishes. Spicy Small Chicken, Fried Bamboo Roots, Fried Bean-curd, Beef with Rice Noodles, Yifeng Potato and Bean Dumpling, and Toasted Fish are all delicious and loved by many people.
Climate
| Climate data for Yichun (1971−2000) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 9.2 (48.6) |
10.8 (51.4) |
14.9 (58.8) |
21.7 (71.1) |
26.6 (79.9) |
29.9 (85.8) |
33.4 (92.1) |
33.0 (91.4) |
28.7 (83.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
17.9 (64.2) |
12.7 (54.9) |
21.9 (71.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2.5 (36.5) |
4.3 (39.7) |
7.9 (46.2) |
13.7 (56.7) |
18.3 (64.9) |
21.9 (71.4) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.8 (74.8) |
20.2 (68.4) |
14.8 (58.6) |
8.9 (48.0) |
3.9 (39.0) |
13.7 (56.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 83.0 (3.27) |
107.0 (4.21) |
177.8 (7.00) |
215.9 (8.50) |
228.5 (9.00) |
243.4 (9.58) |
149.5 (5.89) |
139.6 (5.50) |
81.6 (3.21) |
86.0 (3.39) |
69.6 (2.74) |
48.0 (1.89) |
1,629.9 (64.18) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 15.5 | 15.4 | 19.5 | 19.6 | 18.3 | 16.2 | 13.4 | 13.9 | 10.9 | 11.7 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 174.3 |
| Source: Weather China | |||||||||||||
Administration
Yichun has 1 district, 3 cities, and 6 counties under its direct jurisdiction.
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External links
27°48′N 114°23′E / 27.800°N 114.383°E
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