Pingyang County


Pingyang County is a county in the prefecture-level city of Wenzhou, located along the southern coast of Zhejiang province, China.
There are two main cities with many surrounding villages in Pingyang. The two main settlements are called and Kunyang. Aojiang is located ten minutes outside of Kunyang. Various villages and areas also classified under Pingyang County extend for about a one-hour radius.

Administrative divisions

Towns:
  • Kunyang, Aojiang, Shuitou, Xiaojiang, Tengjiao, Wanquan, Mabu, Shunxi, Shanmen, Nanya
The only township is Qingjie She Ethnic Township.
Pingyang county also administrates the popular local tourist destination, Nanji Island.

Climate

Religious Persecution

Pingyang made international headlines in March 2017 when local Christian pastor, Huang Yizi was jailed for a year for protesting at the enforced removal of a cross from Pingyang's Salvation church. 50 people were arrested during the protest.