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Yintian, Shaoshan
Yintian Town () is a rural town in Shaoshan City, Xiangtan City, Hunan Province, China. it had a population of 19,560 and an area of . Administrative division The town is divided into eleven villages and a community: Yintianzhen Community (), Qingshi Village (), South Village (), Chayuan Village (), Aoshi Village (), Fengjia Village (), Changtian Village (), Nanhu Village (), Sanhua Village (), Xifeng Village (), Beituo Village (), and Huaixing Village (). Geography The Longgu Mountain () is a scenic spot in the town, the highest point of the mountain, measures . Economy The region abounds with coal, limestone, and sepiolite. Transportation Expressway The Shaoshan Expressway, which runs east through to Nanzhushan Town of Xiangtan County and the west through Qingxi Town to Ningxiang. Its eastern terminus is at G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expressway and its northern terminus is at Changsha-Shaoshan-Loudi Expressway. Provincial Highway The S208 Provincial Highway () runs through ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Towns Of The People's Republic Of China
When referring to political divisions of China, town is the standard English translation of the Chinese (traditional: ; ). The Constitution of the People's Republic of China classifies towns as third-level administrative units, along with for example townships (). A township is typically smaller in population and more remote than a town. Similarly to a higher-level administrative units, the borders of a town would typically include an urban core (a small town with the population on the order of 10,000 people), as well as rural area with some villages (, or ). Map representation A typical provincial map would merely show a town as a circle centered at its urban area and labeled with its name, while a more detailed one (e.g., a map of a single county-level division) would also show the borders dividing the county or county-level city into towns () and/or township () and subdistrict (街道) units. The town in which the county level government, and usually the division's mai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sepiolite
Sepiolite, also known in English language, English by the German language, German name meerschaum ( , ; ; meaning "sea foam"), is a soft white clay mineral, often used to make tobacco pipes (known as meerschaum pipes). A complex magnesium silicate, a typical chemical formula for which is Mg4Si6O15(OH)2·6H2O, it can be present in fibrous, fine-particulate, and solid forms. The fibrous clay minerals have recently been shown to exist as a continuous polysomatic series where the endmembers are sepiolite and palygorskite. There is a continuous variation in chemical composition from sepiolite, the most magnesic and trioctahedral endmember, to palygorskite, the least magnesic, most Al- Fe- bearing, dioctahedral endmember. Originally named ''meerschaum'' by Abraham Gottlob Werner in 1788, it was named ''sepiolite'' by Ernst Friedrich Glocker in 1847 for an occurrence in Bettolino, Baldissero Canavese, Torino Province, Piedmont, Italy. The name comes from Ancient Greek, Greek ''sepion' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhism
Buddhism ( , ), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya (), is an Indian religion or philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha. It originated in northern India as a -movement in the 5th century BCE, and gradually spread throughout much of Asia via the Silk Road. It is the world's fourth-largest religion, with over 520 million followers (Buddhists) who comprise seven percent of the global population. The Buddha taught the Middle Way, a path of spiritual development that avoids both extreme asceticism and hedonism. It aims at liberation from clinging and craving to things which are impermanent (), incapable of satisfying ('), and without a lasting essence (), ending the cycle of death and rebirth (). A summary of this path is expressed in the Noble Eightfold Path, a training of the mind with observance of Buddhist ethics and meditation. Other widely observed practices include: monasticism; "taking refuge" in the Buddha, the , and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhengtong Emperor
Emperor Yingzong of Ming (; 29 November 1427 – 23 February 1464), personal name Zhu Qizhen (), was the sixth and eighth Emperor of the Ming dynasty. He ascended the throne as the Zhengtong Emperor () in 1435, but was forced to abdicate in 1449, in favour of his younger brother the Jingtai Emperor, after being captured by the Northern Yuan dynasty during the Tumu Crisis. In 1457, he deposed the Jingtai Emperor and ruled again as the Tianshun Emperor () until his death in 1464. First reign Zhu Qizhen was the son of the Xuande Emperor and his second wife Empress Sun. At the beginning of the Zhengtong reign, the Ming dynasty was prosperous and at the height of its power as a result of the Xuande Emperor's able administration. The Zhengtong Emperor's accession at the age of eight made him the first child emperor of the dynasty – hence the Zhengtong Emperor was easily influenced by others, especially the eunuch Wang Zhen. At first, Wang Zhen was kept under control by his f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaoshan Railway
Shaoshan railway () is a major rail corridor in Xiangtan, Hunan, China. The railway is from Xiangshao station of Xiangtan County to Shaoshan station in Qingxi Town. Its total length is . It links Hunan–Guizhou railway The Hunan–Guizhou railway or Xiangqian railway (), is a double-track electrified railroad in Southwest China linking Zhuzhou, Hunan, with Guiyang, Guizhou. The railway runs through a very mountainous region, 23% of its length were either bridges ... at Xiangshao station. The railway is under the jurisdiction of Guangzhou Railway Group (GRG). Construction of the railway commenced on February 5, 1967 and was completed at the year's end. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Shaoshan Railway Railway lines in China Rail transport in Hunan Railway lines opened in 1967 1967 establishments in China ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Changsha-Shaoshan-Loudi Expressway
The Changsha-Shaoshan-Loudi Expressway () commonly abbreviated as Changshaolou Expressway (), is a major expressway of Hunan province, China, linking the cities of Changsha, Shaoshan, Xiangxiang, Loudi, and Lianyuan. It is 139.151 km in length. Route The expressway passes the following major cities: * Yuelu District, Changsha * Ningxiang * Shaoshan * Xiangxiang * Louxing District, Loudi * Lianyuan Scenic spots * Yuelu Mountain and Yuelu Academy * Liu Shaoqi's Former Residence * Huitang Hot Spring * Mao Zedong's Former Residence Former Residence of Mao Zedong or Mao Zedong's Former Residence () was built in the late Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It is located in Shaoshan Village of Shaoshan Township in Shaoshan, Xiangtan, Hunan, China. The building was the birthplace ... References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Changsha-Shaoshan-Loudi Expressway Transport in Hunan Expressways in Changsha Expressways in Xiangxiang Expressways in Loudi Expressways in Lianyuan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expressway
The Shanghai–Kunming Expressway (), commonly referred to as the ''Hukun Expressway'' () is an expressway that connects the cities of Shanghai, China, and Kunming, Yunnan. It is in length. The entire route forms part of Asian Highway 3. Route The Shanghai portion of the Shanghai–Kunming Expressway was originally designated ''A8'' by the municipal government and was also known as the Shanghai–Hangzhou Expressway. In Shanghai, the Shanghai–Kunming Expressway is a concurrency for its entire length with G92 Hangzhou Bay Ring Expressway. The Zhejiang portion of the expressway runs from the Shanghai border to the Jiangxi border, passing through the cities of Hangzhou, Jinhua, and Quzhou. The Jiangxi portion of the expressway passes through the cities of Shangrao, Nanchang, Yichun, and Pingxiang. The Hunan section of the expressway passes through the cities of Zhuzhou, Shaoyang, and Huaihua. The portion of the expressway connecting Sansui County and Kaili City is known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ningxiang
Ningxiang () is a county-level city and the 2nd most populous county-level division in the Province of Hunan, China; it is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Changsha. The city is bordered to the north by Heshan District of Yiyang and Taojiang County, to the west by Anhua County and Lianyuan City, to the south by Louxing District of Loudi, Xiangxiang City, Shaoshan City and Yuhu District of Xiangtan, to the east by Yuelu and Wangcheng Districts. Located in the central east of Hunan Province, Ningxiang covers with a registered population of 1,393,528 and a resident population of 1,218,400 (as of 2014). The city has 4 subdistricts, 21 towns and 4 townships under its jurisdiction, its administrative centre is at Yutan Subdistrict ()., , also see: The most famous historic resident was Liu Shaoqi, who lived in Ningxiang from 1898 until 1920, before he went to Beijing as President. The city is famous for its tourism as the home of attractions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qingxi, Shaoshan
Qingxi Town () is an urban town in and subdivision of Shaoshan, Hunan Province, China. it had a population of 48,500 and an area of . History In 2015, Ruyi Town and Yongyi Township were merged into Qingxi Town. Administrative division The town is divided into 18 villages and 4 communities: * Shaoshao Railway Station Community () * Zhuji Community () * Ruyiting Community () * Shaoshanchong Community () * Qingxi Village () * Shizhong Village () * Shishan Village () * Huayuan Village () * Chaoyang Village () * Yangjia Village () * Yangrong Village () * Qiushan Village () * Ruyi Village () * Meihu Village () * Houluo Village () * Shihu Village () * Shaonan Village () * Yongquan Village () * Yongyi Village () * Shishan Village () * Changhu Village () * Donghu Village () Transportation Expressway The Shaoshan Expressway, which runs east through Yintian Town to Nanzhushan Town of Xiangtan County and the north through Huaminglou Town to Ningxiang. Its eastern terminus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiangtan County
Xiangtan County () is a county in Hunan Province Hunan (, ; ) is a landlocked province of the People's Republic of China, part of the South Central China region. Located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze watershed, it borders the province-level divisions of Hubei to the north, Jiang ..., China; it is under the administration of Xiangtan City. Located on the east central Hunan, the county is bordered to the north by Yuhu, Yuetang Districts and Xiangtan City, to the west by Xiangxiang City and Shuangfeng County, to the south by Hengshan and Hengdong Counties, to the east by Zhuzhou County and Tianyuan District of Zhuzhou City. Xiangtan County covers , as of 2015, it had a registered population of 979,600 and a resident population of 857,200. oxtlxsh.com/ref> The county has 14 towns and 3 townships under its jurisdiction, the county seat is at Yisuhe Town (). Administrative divisions After an adjustment of subdistrict divisions of Xiangtan County on 19 Nove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaoshan Expressway
Shaoshan () is a county-level city in Hunan Province, China. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Xiangtan. Qingxi Town is its seat. Located on the mid-eastern Hunan and the mid-north of Xiangtan, Shaoshan is bordered by Ningxiang County to the north, Xiangxiang City to the west and southwest, Xiangtan County to the east and southeast. It covers an area of , as of 2015, it has a census registered population of 118,236 and a permanent resident population of 97,800. oxiangtan.gov.cn/ref> It is the smallest administrative unit by size or by population in the counties and county-level cities in Hunan province. As the birthplace of Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, Shaoshan was an important base during the Chinese Communist Revolution. It is also the birthplace of Mao's Family Restaurant, a restaurant chain that has spread to many other cities. Mao remains a popular figure in the area, and red tourism to Shaoshan and other place ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limestone
Limestone ( calcium carbonate ) is a type of carbonate sedimentary rock which is the main source of the material lime. It is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of . Limestone forms when these minerals precipitate out of water containing dissolved calcium. This can take place through both biological and nonbiological processes, though biological processes, such as the accumulation of corals and shells in the sea, have likely been more important for the last 540 million years. Limestone often contains fossils which provide scientists with information on ancient environments and on the evolution of life. About 20% to 25% of sedimentary rock is carbonate rock, and most of this is limestone. The remaining carbonate rock is mostly dolomite, a closely related rock, which contains a high percentage of the mineral dolomite, . ''Magnesian limestone'' is an obsolete and poorly-defined term used variously for dolomite, for lime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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