Zhangfang, Beijing


Zhangfang Town is a suburban town in the Fangshan District of Beijing. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 18,299, and had an area of. It is located in southwestern Beijing, approximately southwest of the city center of Beijing.
The town was historically a crucial military station, and was named Zhangfang as a result. Later the name was corrupted to Zhangfang of today.
WWW zhangfang.bjfsh.gov.cn

Administrative divisions

In the year 2021, the town was divided into 15 villages:
  • Dayugou Village
  • Beibaidai Village
  • Caijiakou Village
  • Dongguanshang Village
  • Sanhezhuang Village
  • Wagou Village
  • Ganhekou Village
  • Mujiakou Village
  • Guangluzhuang Village
  • Nanbaidai Village
  • Xibaidai Village
  • Shigezhuang Village
  • Zhangfang Village
  • Pianshang Village
  • Xiasi Village

Geography

Juma River, a tributary of the Daqing River, flows northwest to southeast through the town.
Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the townsite are: Dawajian, Baihujiao, Zhuanghushan, and Ma'anshan.

Education

Zhangfang Town has four public primary schools and one middle school.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and tourism.
Persimmon is important to the local economy.

Religion

Yunju Temple is a Buddhist temple in the town, which was originally built during the Northern Qi dynasty.

Transportation

The Beijing–Tongliao railway, from Beijing to Tongliao in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, runs through the town.

Attractions

The main attractions are the Zhangfang Shang and Zhou Dynasties Site, Xianxi Cave, and Jiulong Pond.

Notable people