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Xinyu (, formerly ), is a prefecture-level city in west-central Jiangxi province, People's Republic of China.


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 (People's Republic of China), county, 17 towns, 15 townships, 2 sub-districts, 446 villages, and 51 communities. Urban District: *Yushui District () County: *Fenyi County () Scenic District: *:zh:仙女湖 (新余市), Xiannühu (Fairy Lake) Scenic District () Development Zone: *Gaoxin Technical & Economic Development Zone ()


Tourism

Xinyu is known for the scenery and cultural sites of :zh:仙女湖 (新余市), Xiannühu (). The legend of Dong Yong (Han Dynasty), Dong Yong () and the Seventh Fairy () has been passed down until now. Their love story took place at today's :zh:仙女湖 (新余市), Xiannühu (Fairy Lake).


Colleges and universities

*Xinyu University ()


International relations


Friendship cities

* Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada * Bangalore, Karnataka, India


References


External links


Official Xinyu city website (Chinese)
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