During his reign, Nanyue emperor Zhao Tuo oversaw the construction of the city of Guqincheng [zh] in present-day Chengkou [zh], Renhua County.[2] Upon the Nanyue capitulation to the Han dynasty, the area of present-day Renhua County was incorporated as Qujiang County (simplified Chinese: 曲江县; traditional Chinese: 曲江縣; pinyin: Qūjiāng Xiàn).[2]
In 479 CE,[3] during the Southern Qi,[2] Renhua County was carved out of Qujiang County.[2] However, during the Liang dynasty, Renhua County was merged back into Qujiang County.[2]
In 1958, Renhua County was abolished and placed under the direct jurisdiction of Shaoguan.[2] Renhua County was re-established in 1961.[2]
In 1968, the Renhua County people's committee was withdrawn, and a revolutionary committee was established, which belongs to the revolutionary committee of Shaoguan District.[citation needed]
In 1980, People's Government of Renhua County was restored and put under the jurisdiction of Shaoguan District.[citation needed]
It has a subtropical monsoon climate (Köppen classification Cfa).[1] The average annual temperature is 19.9 °C (67.8 °F), the average annual rainfall is 1,660.8 millimetres (65.39 in), and the average frost-free period lasts 308 days.
Climate data for Renhua (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
As of the 2010 Chinese Census, Renhua County has a population of 200,354, up from the 163,213 recorded in the 2000 Chinese Census.[2] A 2011 estimate put Renhua County's population at 201,700 people, and a 2008 report stated Renhua County had 229,861 hukou holders.[2] In 1996, Renhua County's population was estimated at 180,000.[2]
The highest point in Renhua County is Mount Wanshi [zh], which serves as the tripoint between Renhua County, Rucheng County in Hunan, and Chongyi County in Jiangxi.[8] The mountain is also known as Mount Sishui (Chinese: 汜水山; pinyin: Sìshuǐ Shān) in Hunan, and Mount Fanzi (Chinese: 范子山; pinyin: Fànzi Shān) in Jiangxi.[8] Mount Wanshi reaches 1,559.38 metres (5,116.1 ft) in elevation, and is located 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Mount Danxia.[8] Like Mount Danxia, Mount Wanshi is a Danxia landform.[8] Mount Wanshi is the source of the Jin River.[8]
Mount Wanshi was the site of battles during the Chinese Civil War, and part of the Long March passed through Mount Wanshi.[8]
The annual average temperature of this special area is 17.8 °C (64.0 °F), the annual average rainfall is 1,600 millimetres (63 in), and there are more than 100 types of animals and more than 30 types of plants.[citation needed] Mount Wanshi is a popular regional destination for ecotourism.[8]
Built in 1915, Shuangfeng Fort is located in the town of Shitang [zh], 19 km (12 mi) to the west of Renhua County's center. It covers 11.3 km2 (4.4 sq mi). Shuangfeng Fort served as a defensive fort, made from limestone and ancient black brick which made it very strong. The fort is surrounded by a 4.878 square kilometres (1.883 sq mi) moat. In 1928, forces from the Red Army and the Kuomintang fought at Shuangfeng Fort. In 2006, Shuangfeng Fort was approved by the State Council on the sixth batch of national key cultural relic unit under state protection list.
Chengkou Guqincheng
Located in Chengkou [zh],[2] Guqincheng is 38 km (24 mi) to the north of the county center.[citation needed] It controlled the route from Guangdong Province to Hunan Province as it east village was fixed up the city group, south * en streams (where the west water), west street, north to SanJiaoPing to old salt.[citation needed][clarification needed] With a height of 6.2 metres (6.8 yd), and a width of 4.5 metres (4.9 yd), Chengkou Guqincheng was listed as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 1982.[citation needed] It was built under the administration of Nanyue emperor Zhao Tuo,[2] but was rebuilt in Qing dynasty after being destroyed.[citation needed]
Yunlong Pagoda
Yunlong Temple Tower
Located in Dongtang [zh], Yunlong Pagoda is a pagoda built between 894 CE and 901 CE, during the Tang dynasty.[9] The pagoda was originally called Xishan Pagoda (Chinese: 西山寺塔; pinyin: Xīshān Sìtǎ), but was renamed in the Qing dynasty.[9] Yunlong Pagoda has a rectangular shape, and is five stories in height, with the top reaching 10.34 metres (11.31 yd) high.[9] The length of the first floor is 2 metres (2.2 yd), although higher floors have a smaller area.[9] The pagoda's architecture is distinct to the Tang dynasty.[9]
In January 1988, the State Council announced it as a national key cultural relics protection unit.[9]
Also located in Dongtang, Sixi Pagoda faces Yunlong Pagoda across Sixi Mountain. It was built in 1075 and listed as the second paper unit of Guangdong Province.[clarification needed] The tower has a height of 23.14 metres (25.31 yd) and made of brick. It not only has an architectural feature of Tang Dynasty, but with the style of Song dynasty. It is a loft-style tower which made of examinations in the imitation wood for external, the door with arch plane, shape likes flat square, round flat seat Chuanxin wall internal, with blue bricks' Chuanxin ladder, can connect to the top floor.[clarification needed]
Cuisine in Renhua County includes Shitang rice wine, Field-snail casserole, Hongshan white-hair tea, Danxia pickled radish, Huangkeng citrus Gonggan, and Xiafu pomelo.
Shitang rice wine
Shitang Rice Wine
Shitang rice wine has a history of more than 300 years. The unique taste is attributed to the requirement that it must be made with local water. The foam from Shitang Rice Wine often accumulates in cups, giving it the nickname "stacking flowers".
Field-snail casserole
Field-snail casserole is one of the local feather foodies.[clarification needed] The dish is made with locally planted betel nut palm. It is locally used to dispel the cold.
Hongshan white-hair tea
Hongshan White-hair Tea
Hongshan white-hair tea was used as a royal tribute during the Qing dynasty. The tea is a kind of green tea which has the leaves' white "hair" in it. The tea tastes sweet and delicate, and is the first of three white-hair tea in China.
Danxia pickled radish
Danxia Pickled Radish is made a by local secret recipe, and is round, crispy, and acidic.
Huangkeng citrus Gonggan
Huangkeng Citrus Gonggan
Huangkeng citrus Gonggang is grown in Huangkeng [zh], which neighbors Mount Danxia. Huangkeng has a special climate and soil condition which is suitable for Gonggan growing. Huangkeng citrus Gonggang is characterized by its uniquely thin skin, seedless-ness, and sweet flesh.
Xiafu Pomelo
Xiafu pomelo is sweet and fragrant. With its climate and soil conditions the shape, flesh, and taste of Xiafu pomelo is the similar to pomelo from Shatian Guangxi.
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