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Shicheng
Shicheng may refer to: * Shicheng, Beijing, in Miyun District, Beijing, China * Shicheng County, in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, China * Shicheng (Zhejiang) Shicheng () is an ancient underwater city situated under Qiandao Lake in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, and was the previous county of the defunct Sui'an County (). The city was flooded for the purpose of industrialization b ..., in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China See also * Shicheng station (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shicheng, Beijing
Shicheng Town () is a town located in the Miyun District of Beijing, China. It shares border with Changshaoying Manchu Ethnic Township and Fengjiayu Town to its north, Bulaotun and Xiwengzhuang Towns to its east, Xitiangezhuang and Huaibei Towns to its south, as well as Liulimiao and Tanghekou Towns to its west. As of 2020, its population was 4,014. The town was named after Shicheng Village, which hosts the town's government. Its name literally means "Stone City". Geography Shicheng Town is bounded by Mount Yunmeng to the west and Miyun Reservoir to the east. Several waterways like Bai and Duijia Rivers flows eastward through the town. In terms of transportation, Shicheng Town is connected to the Miguan and Liuxin Roads. History Administrative divisions In 2021, Shicheng Town was composed of 16 subdivisions, consisting of 1 community and 15 villages A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town (althou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shicheng (Zhejiang)
Shicheng () is an ancient underwater city situated under Qiandao Lake in Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, and was the previous county of the defunct Sui'an County (). The city was flooded for the purpose of industrialization by the Chinese government in the year 1959 after a hydroelectric dam was required for the province of Zhejiang. According to the evidence found, the lost city was inhabited for centuries, but is now primarily used as an underwater tourist attraction by tourists and diving experts. Shicheng was named the 'Lion City' after the nearby Wu Shi Mountain (Five Lion Mountain) in the Qiandao Lake. Origins and discovery Shicheng was purposely flooded to create space for a hydroelectric dam on government orders. Approximately 300,000 people were relocated as a result of the project. The former residents were connected with the Lion City by basis of ancestry and culture. Shī Chéng was believed to be the most prominent Chinese city that remains we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shicheng County
Shicheng County () is a county in the southeast of Jiangxi province, People's Republic of China, bordering Fujian province to the east. It is the easternmost county-level division of the prefecture-level city of Ganzhou. Culture Like their cousins in other counties of the southern Jiangxi uplands, the people of Shicheng are Hakkas, and pride themselves on their heritage of friendliness, especially to guests and strangers (Hospitality). Demographics Population The county has a population of , which is one of the smallest in the Ganzhou municipal region. Climate Economy Transportation National Route 206 crosses the county from north to south, from Guangchang County town in Fuzhou to Ruijin City, Ganzhou. Province-maintained roads lead off 206, westward through Pingshan Town into Ningdu County, Ganzhou, and eastward (over the watershed into Fujian), to Shibi Town and Ninghua County-town, both in Sanming. Agriculture The county's agricultural economy is bolstered by lotus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
