Taihe County, Anhui


Taihe County is a county in northwestern Anhui Province, China, bordering Henan Province to the north. It is under the administration of Fuyang City.
WWW taihe.gov.cn

History

Ancient Times
The area belonged to the Yu Province.
Spring and Autumn Period
It was part of Song, known as Lushang, and also called Xingqiu and Linqiu. The State of Song formed alliances with the Qi and Chu here, known as the "Alliance of Lushang".
Warring States Period
It was part of Wei. Su Qin persuaded King Xiang of Wei, referring to the area as "New Qi", which indicates Taihe. Later, it was annexed by Chu.
Qin 'Dynasty
After unifying the nation, Qin established Xinyang County, under the jurisdiction of Yingchuan Commandery.
Han Dynasty
Counties such as Xiyang, Lechang, and Xinqi, Song were established and placed under the jurisdiction of Runan Commandery.
Three Kingdoms
The area belonged to Cao Wei. In the second year of Jingchu, it was placed under Qiao Commandery.
Jin Dynasty
Xiyang County was abolished. Song County was reassigned to Ruyin Commandery.
Northern Wei
During the Taihe Period, Song County was abolished. Chenliu County was established.
Sui Dynasty
Chenliu County was renamed Yingyang.
Tang Dynasty
In the first year of Zhenguan, Yingyang County was abolished and merged into Ruyin.
Song Dynasty
In the sixth year of Kaibao, Wanshou County was established in Baichi Town, Ruyin County, under the jurisdiction of Yingzhou. In the first year of Xuanhe, the county was renamed Taihe. By the end of the Shaoxing period, the area was occupied by Jin. After Jin's fall, it returned to the Song Dynasty.
Yuan Dynasty
In the second year of Zhiyuan, Taihe County was merged into Yingzhou. In the eighth year of Dade, the county was reestablished. The county was relocated to its current location, under the jurisdiction of Yingzhou, and later under Runing Prefecture.
Ming Dynasty
The area belonged to Yingzhou, Fengyang Prefecture, under Nanjing's administration. In the third year of Hongwu, The county changed its name from "Taihe" to "Taihe" with different "Tai".
Qing Dynasty
In the second year of Yongzheng, the county was transferred to Bozhou. In the thirteenth year of Yongzheng, Yingzhou was promoted to a prefecture, and the county was transferred back to Yingzhou Prefecture.
Republic of China
In the first year of the Republic, Yingzhou Prefecture was abolished, and the county was directly under Anhui Province. In the third year of the Republic, it was placed under Huaisi Circuit and later the Seventh Administrative Supervision District of Anhui Province. In the thirty-fifth year of the Republic, during the Chinese Civil War, the northern part of the county was assigned to Lubuotai County, and the northeastern part to Fubei County. In the thirty-seventh year of the Republic, the entire county belonged to forces of the Chinese Communist Party, and Taihe County was established.
People's Republic of China'
In 1949, the county was under Fuyang Special Administrative Region of Northern Anhui. In 1951, it became part of Fuyang Special Administrative Region of Anhui Province. In January 1959, it was merged with Jieshou to form Shoutai County. In April 1959, Taihe County was restored. On April 29, 2019, the Anhui Provincial Government approved Taihe County's removal from the list of poverty-stricken counties.

Administrative divisions

In the present, Taihe County has 26 towns and 5 townships.
;26 towns
  • Chengguan
  • Jiuxian
  • Shuizhen
  • Pitiaosun
  • Yuanqiang
  • Niqiu
  • Lixing
  • Daxin
  • Xiaokou
  • Guanji
  • Santa
  • Shuangfu
  • Caimiao
  • Santang
  • Miaolaoji
  • Zhaomiao
  • Gongji
  • Fentai
  • Hongshan
  • Qingqian
  • Wuxing
  • Gaomiao
  • Sangying
  • Damiaoji
  • Ruanqiao
  • Shuangmiao
;5 townships
  • Huzong
  • Zhaoji
  • Guomiao
  • Maji
  • Erlang

Places of Interest

Shaying River National Wetland Park (沙颍河国家湿地公园)

Shaying River National Wetland Park surrounds the southwest part of Taihe County. Stretching from the Genglou Water Conservancy Hub to the anchorage area downstream of the Second Bridge, it spans a total length of 13.5 kilometers and covers an area of 714 hectares. The park is divided into four functional zones: ecological conservation, leisure experiences, ecological function displays, and service management. It is a wetland park based on ecological restoration, showcasing the essence of Taihe culture, highlighting the cultural imprints of the Shaying River, and telling the stories of Taihe. Its primary feature is diversified leisure activities. In 2017, the park was awarded as one of the "Top Ten Scenic Spots" in Fuyang City.

Taihe Confucian Temple (太和文庙)

Adjacent to the park is Taihe Confucian Temple. The main gate of the temple displays a plaque with the characters "Taihe Vitality". In front of the gate is the Confucian Temple Square.
Taihe Confucian Temple is located at No. 35, Hongxue Street, Chengguan Town, Taihe County, Anhui Province. Covering an area of 4,620 square meters, the temple was originally built in the eighth year of the Yuan Dynasty's Dade reign by Darughachi Li Ying. It was damaged during wars and was rebuilt in the fifth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty. The temple's main hall is 20 meters wide and 10 meters deep, with a single-eaved hipped roof covered with glazed tiles. The building combines the beam-lift and post-and-lintel architectural styles, reflecting a mixture of northern and southern architectural features. The structure has a palatial wooden framework, with a roof adorned with glazed tiles, ridge animals, and flying eaves on the corners. The temple has a history of over 700 years.

Honorary Title

The Chinese government typically issues specific nomination documents on an annual basis to recognize the achievements of particular regions in agriculture, industry, commerce, and other fields. This section records some of the honorary titles that Taihe County has earned over the past decade.
  • In December 2018, Taihe County was selected as one of the "Top 100 Counties in China for Investment Potential."
  • On September 21, 2019, Taihe County was listed among the "Top 10 Counties for Comprehensive Manufacturing Development in Anhui Province" and the "Top 10 Counties for Fastest Manufacturing Growth in Anhui Province."
  • On December 6, 2019, Taihe County was included in the "2019 Top 100 Counties for Investment Potential in China."
  • In June 2020, Taihe County was awarded the title of "Nominee City for Anhui Provincial Civilized City."
  • On July 10, 2020, Taihe County was selected as a "2020 National E-commerce Demonstration County for Rural Development."
  • On July 30, 2021, Taihe County was included in the "National List of Counties for Agricultural Science and Technology Modernization Pilot Projects."
  • On September 8, 2021, Taihe County was selected by the National Energy Administration for the "County-Wide Rooftop Distributed Photovoltaic Development Pilot Program."
  • In 2023, Taihe County was ranked 10th in the "2023 Top 20 Counties in Anhui Province by Economic Scale."