Xinyu (p=Xīnyú, formerly labels=no),
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:
County:
Scenic District:
Development Zone:
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Gaoxin Technical & Economic Development Zone (高新技术经济开发区)
Tourism
Xinyu is known for the scenery and cultural sites of
Xiannühu (l=Fairy Lake). The legend of
Dong Yong (c=董永) and the Seventh Fairy (c=七仙女) has been passed down until now. Their love story took place at today's
Xiannühu.
Colleges and universities
International relations
Friendship cities
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