Renhua County
Renhua County is a county in the northernmost portion of Guangdong province, in China, bordering Jiangxi to the northeast and Hunan to the northwest. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Shaoguan. Renhua County spans an area of, and has a population of 200,354 as of the 2010 Chinese Census.
History
During his reign, Nanyue emperor Zhao Tuo oversaw the construction of the city of in present-day, Renhua County. Upon the Nanyue capitulation to the Han dynasty, the area of present-day Renhua County was incorporated as Qujiang County.In 479 CE, during the Southern Qi, Renhua County was carved out of Qujiang County. However, during the Liang dynasty, Renhua County was merged back into Qujiang County.
In 688 CE, during the reign of Emperor Ruizong of the Tang dynasty, Renhua County was re-established. Renhua County remained intact until 973 CE, during the reign of Emperor Taizu of the Song dynasty, when it was merged into Lechang County. In 1000 CE, under the reign of Emperor Zhenzong, Renhua County was again re-established.
In 1949, the People's Liberation Army took control of Renhua County as part of Beijiang zone of Guangdong. The Communist government then established the People's Government of Renhua County.
In 1958, Renhua County was abolished and placed under the direct jurisdiction of Shaoguan. Renhua County was re-established in 1961.
In 1968, the Renhua County people's committee was withdrawn, and a revolutionary committee was established, which belongs to the revolutionary committee of Shaoguan District.
In 1980, People's Government of Renhua County was restored and put under the jurisdiction of Shaoguan District.
In 1983, Shaoguan was upgraded to a prefecture.
Geography
Renhua County is located in the far north of Guangdong province, and borders the provinces of Jiangxi and Hunan. It borders Shixing County and Nanxiong to the east, Qujiang District to the south, Lechang and Zhenjiang District to the west, Rucheng County in Hunan province to the north, and both Chongyi County and Dayu County in Jiangxi province to the northeast.The county is located along the southern foot of the Nanling Mountains, and has mostly mountainous terrain.
Renhua is located just north of the Tropic of Cancer.
Climate
It has a subtropical monsoon climate. The average annual temperature is, the average annual rainfall is, and the average frost-free period lasts 308 days.Administrative divisions
Renhua County administers 1 subdistrict and 10 towns. These township-level divisions then, in turn, administer 109 village-level divisions.The county's sole subdistrict is, which houses the county government.
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Demographics
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. A 2011 estimate put Renhua County's population at 201,700 people, and a 2008 report stated Renhua County had 229,861 hukou holders. In 1996, Renhua County's population was estimated at 180,000.Languages
The most commonly spoken languages in Renhua County are Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hakka. Some of towns speaking Shaozhou Tuhua.Tourism
Notable natural features in Renhua County include Mount Danxia, and Mount Wanshi Grassland, one of the rare grasslands in Guangdong province. Historical attractions include , in the town of , , and .Mount Danxia
Mount Danxia is a Danxia landform designated as a World Heritage Site, a, a National Nature Reserve, a National Geopark, and a National 5A Tourist Attraction. Nicknamed "The Red Stone Park of China", it is the largest attraction by area in Guangdong province, covering. It is formed by red lake and river gravel rock from 70 thousand years. In addition, it has the shape most abundant among Danxia land-form, especially the male and female stone. It is mainly divided into the Danxia scenic area, Shao Shi Xian traveled scenic, attractions, scenic spots and scenic Jinjiang gallery. In 1988, Mount Danxia was listed as a National Park of China, a National Nature Reserve, a National Geopark, and a National 5A Tourist Attraction. In 2004, Danxia Mountain was listed as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Mount Danxia has a lot of resources including 1,916 kind of plants, 88 mammals, 288 birds, 86 reptiles, 37 amphibians, 100 fishes and 1,023 insects.Mount Wanshi Grassland
The highest point in Renhua County is, which serves as the tripoint between Renhua County, Rucheng County in Hunan, and Chongyi County in Jiangxi. The mountain is also known as Mount Sishui in Hunan, and Mount Fanzi in Jiangxi. Mount Wanshi reaches in elevation, and is located from Mount Danxia. Like Mount Danxia, Mount Wanshi is a Danxia landform. Mount Wanshi is the source of the Jin River.Mount Wanshi was the site of battles during the Chinese Civil War, and part of the Long March passed through Mount Wanshi.
The annual average temperature of this special area is, the annual average rainfall is, and there are more than 100 types of animals and more than 30 types of plants. Mount Wanshi is a popular regional destination for ecotourism.
Shuangfeng Fort
Built in 1915, Shuangfeng Fort is located in the town of, to the west of Renhua County's center. It covers. 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 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, Guqincheng is to the north of the county center. It controlled the route from Guangdong Province to Hunan Province as it east village was fixed up the city group, south * en streams, west street, north to SanJiaoPing to old salt. With a height of, and a width of, Chengkou Guqincheng was listed as a county-level cultural relic protection unit in 1982. It was built under the administration of Nanyue emperor Zhao Tuo, but was rebuilt in Qing dynasty after being destroyed.Yunlong Pagoda
Located in, Yunlong Pagoda is a pagoda built between 894 CE and 901 CE, during the Tang dynasty. The pagoda was originally called Xishan Pagoda, but was renamed in the Qing dynasty. Yunlong Pagoda has a rectangular shape, and is five stories in height, with the top reaching high. The length of the first floor is, although higher floors have a smaller area. The pagoda's architecture is distinct to the Tang dynasty.In January 1988, the State Council announced it as a national key cultural relics protection unit.