Yingshan County () is one of the seven counties governed by the

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, located on the eastern edge of the province, adjoining

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, and encompassing the southwestern portion of the Dabie Mountains. The county covers an area of in 11 towns and townships.

History

Yingshan is famous as the birthplace of Bi Sheng, the inventor of movable-type printing technology in the 11th century, which is regarded as one of ancient China's Four Great Inventions. Communist guerrillas were active in the area in the early period of their insurgency, and the 27th Corps of the Red Army was set up there. It was also the point of departure for the 25th Corps on the Communists'

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Geography

Administrative divisions

Yingshan County administers eight towns and three townships:

Climate

Economy

The county is rich in natural resources and produces tea, silk, herbs, chestnuts, and granite. Yingshan is the leading producer of Green Tea in Hubei and the fourth largest tea producer in China. There are four hot water springs in Yingshan town, with the water temperature recorded up to 71 Celsius degrees.

Transportation

* China National Highway 318

Gallery

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References

* * {{Authority control Huanggang Counties of Hubei