Famous tea family: Guzhang County
Guzhang County is located in the west of Hunan Province and the east of the central part of Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture. The Wuling Mountains run diagonally across the entire territory, with a maximum altitude of 1,146 meters and a total area of ??1,297 square meters. kilometer. During the Warring States Period, Guzhang belonged to Chu and Qin to Qianzhong County. In the second year of Daoguang in the Qing Dynasty (1822), the Guzhangping Hall was established. In the first year of the Republic of China (1912), the hall was changed and established in Guzhang County to this day. The county governs 11 townships, 4 towns and 1 township-level state-owned forest farm, with a total population of 133,800, of which 76.9 are ethnic minorities. It is known as the "hometown of forestry, famous tea, weightlifting, and singing and dancing."
The county has a forest area of ??1.13 million acres, a standing stock volume of 3.15 million cubic meters, a forest coverage rate of 76%, and 860,000 acres of pasture resources that have been proven to be high-grade and easy to mine manganese, phosphorus, and limestone. There are 13 large and medium-sized mineral deposits such as , barite, marble, pyrite, and purple clay pottery, 63 large and small rivers, and a water energy reserve of 67,000 kilowatts. There are provincial scenic spots such as Qifeng Lake, Xiangxi Red Stone Forest, and Gaowangjie that urgently need to be developed. Forest Park, Warring States Ancient Tombs Site, etc. Famous specialties such as Guzhang Famous Tea and Guzhang American Ginseng are well-known at home and abroad. The Jiaoliu Railway and the 1828 (national second-level) provincial highway run through the entire Guzhang territory. Highways extend in all directions. The Youshui Channel leads to the Yuanshui River, connects to Dongting, and reaches the Yangtze River. It is only more than 70 kilometers away from Zhangjiajie International Airport. It is the hub of Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, and The border areas of the fourth province of Chongqing serve as the intersection hub and commodity distribution center for east, west, north and south.
Guzhang County has worked hard to achieve the strategic goals of "strengthening agriculture and eradicating poverty, developing industry to get rich, activating businessmen to gather wealth, and revitalizing the county through science and education" and has achieved earth-shaking changes. The rural economy has developed greatly, and the development of forestry, tea, citrus and other mountainous areas and goat breeding have become the advantages of rural economic development. The industry has initially formed pillar industries such as building materials, metallurgy, chemicals, and food. The rapid development of the private economy has become a new growth point for the county economy. The county has become the second batch of electrification standards-compliant counties in the country. It has completed the construction of the Mengdonghe National Secondary Railway Station, the highway to the village has an area of ??58.69, and digital program-controlled telephones and optical fiber communications have been opened. Especially in farmland water conservancy construction, a number of provincial and state key projects such as the first and second phases of the Jielong Canal and the extension of Guangtan River water conservancy have been completed. From now until 2010, it is a critical period for the implementation of the "87" poverty alleviation plan to move from stable poverty alleviation to small and exquisite health. We will persist in seizing opportunities, giving full play to our advantages, accelerating development, and achieving a great leap forward in national economic and social development.
When it comes to Guzhang, you will feel the atmosphere and charm of "mysterious Xiangxi, tea-rich Guzhang". Guzhang Maojian is known as the "proud among teas". It has unique craftsmanship, good color and fragrance, and is resistant to brewing and steeping. It fully reflects the spirit of Wuling's landscape. It was a tribute as early as the Tang Dynasty and is one of the "Top Ten Famous Teas in China". Won the gold medal at the Paris International Exposition. At the first China Food Expo, "Guzhang Maojian" won the gold medal, and Guzhang Seven-leaf Ginseng Tea won the Rising Star Cup award. The products sell well in the European Union, Japan, Southeast Asia and other countries. The existing tea garden covers an area of ??50,000 acres, with an annual output of more than 1,000 tons. At the same time, a number of green and environmentally friendly processing enterprises with high technological content have been built, such as "Guzhang Tea Polyphenol Factory" and "Guzhang Tea Company". Guzhang tea industry has embarked on the development path of promoting tea through science and technology.
Rich history and folk culture. Guzhang is a land of outstanding people and is known as the "Hometown of Singing and Dancing" and the "Hometown of Weightlifting", allowing you to feel the strong cultural atmosphere of the tea town. There are contemporary singers He Jiguang and Song Zuying who are famous at home and abroad. In addition, there are the ancient ruins of Xizhou where Tusi culture originated, the Ming and Qing Tujia residences in Laosiyan, the ruins of Danwuying, the terminus of the Great Wall in the South, and the Chu tombs of the Warring States period in Hexi, etc., all of which reflect the history and culture of the tea-province nation. The vicissitudes and depth of it have high value for ethnic research and humanistic tourism development. The mysterious and beautiful Guzhang is a fascinating place and a hot spot for starting a business.
Overview
Guzhang County is located in western Hunan and east of central Xiangxi Prefecture. It borders Yongshun County to the north, Yuanling County to the east, Luxi County and Jishou City to the south, and Huayuan County to the west. The total area is 1286 square kilometers / 1297.45 square kilometers.
In 2004, the total population of the county was 137,637; the minority population was 117,066, accounting for 85.1% of the total population, including 54,169 Tujia people and 62,683 Miao people.
The County People’s Government is located in Guyang Town, Postal Code: 416300. Administrative division code: 433126. Area code: 0743. Pinyin: Guzhang Xian.
The Wuling Mountains run diagonally across the entire territory, with a maximum altitude of 1,146 meters and a minimum altitude of 147 meters; the main river is Youshui.
Historical evolution
In 2000, Guzhang County governed 4 towns and 11 townships. The total population is 119202, and the population of each township is: Guyang Town 18061 Morong Town 12627 Luoyixi Town 10714 Hexi Town 3972 Duanlong Township 11367 Qingtong Township 7669 Gaofeng Township 8189 Yantuzhai Township 3629 Yezhu Township 5946 Hefeng Township 5276 Pingba Township 9578 Shan Zao Township 5527 Shuangxi Township 6435 Chengguan Township 4346 Caotang Township 2752 State-owned Gaowangjie Forest Farm Virtual Township 3114 (based on the fifth census data; unit: person)
In 2004, Guzhang County governed 4 towns and 11 townships. (Overview of administrative divisions in 2004)
In 2005, Guzhang County adjusted the administrative divisions of towns and villages: 5 townships and 2 towns were merged to form 1 township, 2 towns, and 1 township was established, ** *Reduced 3 townships. The specific adjustments are as follows: Chengguan Township and Guyang Town were merged to form Guyang Town (the town people's government was stationed in Guzhangping); Yantuzhai Township, Caotan Township, and Yezhu Township were merged to form Yantuzhai Township (the township people's government was stationed in Yezhuping) ; Qingtong Township and Hexi Town merged to establish Hongshilin Town (the town people's government is located in Baihewan); Gaowangjie Township was established (the township people's government is located in Gaowangjie). As of December 31, 2005, Guzhang County governed 4 towns and 8 townships.
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Introduction to the township
A list of the administrative divisions of Guzhang County in 2004 (www.xzqh.org is compiled according to the "Administrative Division Code of County and Below County in Hunan Province·2004")
100 Guyang Town Jurisdiction: Guzhangping There are 4 community committees: , Hongxing, Square, and Station; 4 village committees: Shuqike, Hongxing, Ganziping, and Siyuanqiao.
101 Merong Town is under the jurisdiction of: Merong Town Neighborhood Committee; Longbizui, Paibuping, Zhongzhai, Jirong, Tanxi, Jiulong, Bangle, Lijia, Yanzhai, Chachang, Pai There are 19 village committees in Daniu, Xiangjia, Wanyan, Pancao, Xinwo, Sifangpo, Tongmu, Maoping and Wengcao.
102 Luoyixi Town governs: Luoyixi Neighborhood Committee; Luoyixi, Longtan, Heitanping, Aojiahu, Tea, Dalong, Niuershan, Kangjia, Maoping, Qingyutan, Huixi, There are 15 village committees in Wulipo, Jiangyangxi, Shibixi and Qiecha.
103 Hexi Town Jurisdiction: Hexi Town Neighborhood Committee; 4 village committees: Hexi, Liexi, Henan, and Longtianping.
200 Duanlongshan Township is under the jurisdiction of: Duanlongshan Township Neighborhood Committee; Tianjiadong, Longminghe, Xita, Baowulie, Baixi, Xiqiha, Xilongche, Miduo, Menghuzhou, There are 17 village committees in Meita, Dalongre, Zuokuba, Xiaobai, Shangjia, Hujiaping, Yangjiahe and Baijia.
201 Qingtong Township is under the jurisdiction of: Qingtong Township Neighborhood Committee; Qingtong, Yehu, Xianfeng, Xiabuchi, Tiemazhou, Kebuche, Xiaolongre, Laosiyan, Madaping, Zelexi , Yanrenping, Zhangjiapo, Ginkgoshu, Hualan 14 village committees.
202 Gaofeng Township is governed by: Gaofeng Township Neighborhood Committee; Lijiadong, Liangshui, Bashui, Yanpai, Gelian, Sanping, Yanchang, Laoguanping, Guanyinshan, Chenjia, Zhenxi, Yanpai There are 13 village committees in Ao and Taojin.
203 Yantouzhai Township governs: Yantouzhai Township Neighborhood Committee; 10 villages: Yantouzhai, Lujia, Yinping, Yanzui, Laozhai, Wanping, Baiyang, Bengshan, Yanshan, and Baizhu committee.
204 Yezhu Township is under the jurisdiction of: Yezhu Township Neighborhood Committee; Yezhuping, Haogenping, Pingjia, Bajiao, Wangouxi, Moziping, Yashi, Yuzhuping, Dongping, Zimuping, There are 13 village committees in Liangchaxi, Gongzhai and Tuxi.
205 Hepeng Township governs: Hepeng Township Neighborhood Committee; 9 village committees: Shanghepeng, Yajiaoshan, Fengmingxi, Yanzhai, Guanping, Baiyangxi, Xiahepeng, Sujia, and Shaping meeting.
206 Pingba Township is under the jurisdiction of: Pingba Township Neighborhood Committee; There are 17 village committees in Laiao, Caojia, Langmu, Danwu, Hedong and Paida.
207 Shanzao Township governs: Shanzao Township Neighborhood Committee; 9 village committees: Nongke, Huoma, Gaozhai, Shaojitian, Congshu, Zhushan, Shanzao, Forest Farm, and Modao.
208 Shuangxi Township governs: Shuangxi Township Neighborhood Committee; Guanba, Bangshui, Xiximo, Dasha, Songjia, Dongshang, Pairuo, Xiqi, Shutouxi, Caijia, Datang , Maopo, Zhuping 13 village committees.
209 Chengguan Township Jurisdiction: Chengguan Township Neighborhood Committee; 10 village committees including Nanshan, Laozhai, Changtan, Xiaozhai, Taiping, Ergang, Gao'ao, Tianmazhai, Chaping and Baiyan.
210 Caotan Township: Jurisdiction: Caotang Township Neighborhood Committee; 7 village committees: Caotang, Zhantan, Dongxi, Songxi, Changchong, Tongmu, and Qianjin.
500 The state-owned Gaowangjie Forest Farm has jurisdiction: forest farm neighborhood committee; 10 village committees of Gaowangjie, Huluping, Shimen, Lanni, Jiaoping, Gongyangping, Chongtianping, Maxi, Yantuo and Wujiaping .