Xinyu


Xinyu is a prefecture-level city in west-central Jiangxi province, People's Republic of China.

History

Geography

Xinyu has an area of. It has a four-season, monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate. It can be very hot and rainy in summer. The city is located southwest of Nanchang, the provincial capital - about two and half hours away by car via highway. The city's main industry is the XinYu steel plant, which dominates the area.

Climate

Administration

Xinyu has direct jurisdiction over 1 urban district, scenic district, 1 development zone, 1 county, 17 towns, 15 townships, 2 sub-districts, 446 villages, and 51 communities.
Urban District:
  • Yushui District
County:
  • Fenyi County
Scenic District:
  • Xiannühu Scenic District
Development Zone:
Xinyu is known for the scenery and cultural sites of Xiannühu. The legend of Dong Yong and the Seventh Fairy has been passed down until now. Their love story took place at today's Xiannühu.

Colleges and universities

  • Xinyu University

    International relations

Friendship cities