Where is Xiangtan City in Hunan Province?

Former residence of Comrade Mao Zedong

Xiangtan is located in the middle and east of Hunan Province, China, in the middle and lower reaches of Xiangjiang River. Together with Changsha, it constitutes the most developed "Golden Triangle" region in Hunan Province in politics, economy and culture. It now governs Xiangxiang City, Shaoshan City, Xiangtan County, yuhu district and Yuetang, with a total area of 50 15 square kilometers and a population of 2.8 million, including an urban area of 28 1 square kilometers and a population of 650,000. The northeast of the city is hilly, and the west is mostly flat. Fahua Mountain in Yuetang District is 299 meters above sea level, which is the highest place in the urban area. Wujiagang in Yijiawan is 30 meters above sea level, which is the lowest point in the urban area. Xiangjiang River flows through the city in an "S" shape from south to north. It belongs to the humid climate of mid-subtropical monsoon, with annual average temperature 17.5℃, precipitation 1500mm and frost-free period of 280 days. The main crops are rice, vegetables, fruit trees, flowers and trees, and the agricultural and sideline products are lean pigs. Zhu Xiang Village has a greenhouse vegetable base, Guanghua Village has a pollution-free vegetable base, Yuetang District has a pig sacrifice base, and Tian Yang Lake has a special aquaculture base. Xiangtan has outstanding people and talented people. Xiangtan is the hometown of great men, proletarian revolutionaries of the older generation such as Peng, Chen Geng and Tan Zheng, and celebrities such as Qi Baishi, Yang Du and Zhang Tianyi. Xiangtan is the hometown of Xianglian and a famous grain and pig production base in China. Since the founding of New China, agriculture and rural areas in Xiangtan have made great progress. Especially since the reform and opening up, Xiangtan has intensified its efforts to promote agriculture through science and technology, and accelerated the process of agricultural industrialization and farmers' running towards a well-off society. Xiangtan is the third largest ton grain market in China, the second largest ton grain market in the province, the first batch of all-round green cities in the province, and the first well-off rural city in the province. Xiangtan has developed education, and there are more than a dozen colleges and universities in the city. Xiangxiang City and yuhu district were rated as culturally advanced counties in China and the whole province respectively. All social undertakings have developed in an all-round way. Xiangtan is an ancient city with a long history and many places of interest. Guandi Temple is a famous temple on the road in Qing Dynasty. It is carved from many pieces of wood and stones. Among them, the former white marble in the Spring and Autumn Museum has a hollow dragon column and a stone dragon leap, which is absolutely exquisite and is a key protected unit in the province. "Liu Martyrs' Temple" is located in the main street, with inscriptions inscribed by Sun Yat-sen and Huang Xing to commemorate the martyrs. Xiangtan cemetery, located in Jianshe North Road, is the resting place of revolutionary martyrs and late revolutionary veteran cadres. The park is lush and quiet and elegant. The Yiyuan Pawnshop in Youyi Lane is the former residence of Qiu Jin, a "heroine". The scenic "Marsh Mountain" is near Yijiawan, with rugged rocks and beautiful scenery. There are more than ten historical sites in the city, such as Confucian Temple, Tangxing Bridge, Wang Hengting, Taogong Mountain and Wenguan Tomb in He Tengjiao. "Yuhu Park" is the largest exquisite and beautified rest place in the city, with pavilions, clear water and weeping willows, and an endless stream of tourists, all of whom admire the beautiful scenery. Because of the beautiful mountains and rivers and fertile land, Xiangtan has always been the national commodity grain base and the lean pig sacrifice base in Hunan Province. Grain yield per mu exceeded 1000 tons, making it the first well-off city in Hunan province. Because it is rich in Xianglian, it is called "the hometown of Xianglian in China", so Xiangtan is also called "Lotus City".

In April of 20021year, Xiangtan ranked 9 1 in the ranking of urban communication heat (prefecture-level cities) in China.

In March, 20021year, Xiangtan ranked 129 in the ranking list of comprehensive urban strength in China in 20021year.

202 1, 1, China City Science and Technology Innovation and Development Index was released in 2020, and Xiangtan City ranked 7 1.

202 1, 1, in 2020, the list of "Top Efficient Cities 100" in China was released, and Xiangtan ranked 62nd.

By the end of 65438+February 2020, Xiangtan ranked 37th in the national ranking list of urban universities, with 14 universities.

From June 5438 to February 2020, the ranking list of China's urban business environment in 2020 was released, and Xiangtan ranked 142.

From June 5438 to February 2020, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development named Xiangtan as a national model city, county and village for barrier-free environment.

In June 2020 165438+ 10, the Central Civilization Office announced the sixth review of the list of national civilized cities with honorary titles, and Xiangtan City was selected.

June 5438 +2020 10, Xiangtan won the title of National Model City (County) with Double Support in 2020.

In June 2020, 5438+ 10, "Top Blue Sky Cities in China in 2020 100" was released, and Xiangtan ranked 14 1.

In July 2020, China Customs magazine published the list of "20 19 Top 100 Foreign Trade Cities in China", and Xiangtan ranked 49th.

In June, 2020, "20 19 China Best City for Studying Abroad" was released, and Xiangtan ranked 40th (representing universities: Xiangtan University).

In 2020, the GDP ranking of cities in Hunan Province was released as 20 19, and Xiangtan ranked seventh with 225.76 billion yuan.

On 20 19, 1 1, the national development and reform commission announced the list of cities (regions) to promote the "front runner" of domestic service industry, and Xiangtan was on the list.

From July 2065438 to July 2009, the National Health and Wellness Commission and state administration of traditional chinese medicine identified Xiangtan as a pilot city for the construction of urban medical complex.

In 20 19, Xiangtan was selected as one of the top cities in China in 20 19, ranking 74th.

On October 20 17, 1 1 year 10, Xiangtan was included in the fifth national civilized city list and confirmed to retain the honorary title in the last national civilized city list.

On July 20 16, Xiangtan was awarded the title of national model city (county) with double support.

20 10 February, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development named Xiangtan as the National Garden City in 2009.