Chaodong


Chaodong is a town in Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 33,850 and an area of.

Administrative division

As of 2016, the town is divided into one community and twenty-one villages:
  • Chaodong Community
  • Chaodong
  • Dongshui
  • Huangbao
  • Xiushui
  • Heping
  • Chashan
  • Minzhu
  • Tangyuan
  • Bengbei
  • Yingshang
  • Ruzi
  • Tongshi
  • Longgui
  • Shilin
  • Gaozhai
  • Youmu
  • Chashan
  • Huangsha
  • Changtang
  • Liyutang
  • Fuxi

Geography

The town is situated at northwestern Fuchuan Yao Autonomous County, bordering Jiangyong County to the northwest, Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County to the southwest, and Chengbei to the northeast.
The Xiushui River flows through the town northeast to northwest.

Economy

The economy is supported primarily by farming and ranching. The region mainly produce tobacco, vegetables, grapes, Castanea mollissima and medicinal materials. Other products include sweet potato, pumpkin, and taro.

Tourist attractions

The town enjoys rich tourist resources. The most popular natural scenic spots are the Site of Jiangdong Academy, Site of Pangu Temple, cliff inscriptions, and Huilan Wind-rain Bridge. Ma Yin Temple is a National Historical and Cultural Site in Guangxi.

Transportation

The County Road X717 passes through the town.