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Qingyang District
Qingyang District () is a central urban district of the City of Chengdu, capital of Sichuan, China. Qingyang District is bordered by Jinniu District to the northeast, Jinjiang District to the southeast, Wuhou District to the south, Shuangliu District to the southwest, Wenjiang District to the west, and Pidu District to the north. Qingyang has an area of 68 square kilometers and a population of 460,000. Administrative divisions Qingyang District administers 12 subdistricts: * Caoshijie Subdistrict () * Xiyuhe Subdistrict () * Shaocheng Subdistrict () * Caotang Subdistrict () * Funan Subdistrict () * Guanghua Subdistrict () * Jinsha Subdistrict () * Huangtianba Subdistrict () * Supo Subdistrict () * Wenjia Subdistrict () * Caiqiao Subdistrict () * Kanghe Subdistrict () Tourist attractions The following are in the Qingyang District: * Chengdu Huangcheng Mosque * Chengdu Museum * Du Fu Thatched Cottage * Jincheng Art Palace * Jinsha site * People's Park * Qingyang Temple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
District (China)
The term ''district'', in the context of China, is used to refer to several unrelated political divisions in both ancient and modern China. In the modern context, district ( zh, s=区, labels=no), formally city-governed district, city-controlled district, or municipal district ( zh, s=市辖区, links=no, labels=no), are subdivisions of a Direct-administered municipality, municipality or a prefecture-level city. The rank of a district derives from the rank of its city. Districts of a municipality are prefectures of China, prefecture-level; districts of a sub-provincial division, sub-provincial city are sub-prefecture-level; and districts of a prefecture-level city are counties of China, county-level. The term was also formerly used to refer to obsolete District (China)#County-controlled districts (obsolete), county-controlled districts (also known as district public office). However, if the word ''district'' is encountered in the context of ancient history of China, Chinese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Bureau Of Statistics Of China
The National Bureau of Statistics () is a deputy-ministerial level agency directly under the State Council of China. Established in August 1952, the bureau is responsible for collection, investigation, research and publication of statistics concerning the nation's economy, population and other aspects of the society. Kang Yi has served as the commissioner of the bureau since 3 March 2022. Responsibilities The bureau's authority and responsibilities are defined in ''Statistics Law of the People's Republic of China''. It is responsible for the research of the nation's overall statistics and oversees the operations of its local counterparts. Organizations The bureau is overseen by a commissioner, several deputy commissioners (currently four), a chief methodologist, a chief economist, and a chief information officer. It is composed of 18 departments, oversees 12 affiliated institutions, and manages 32 survey organizations stationed in respective provinces. It also operates ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wenshu Temple (Chengdu)
Wenshu Temple, or Wenshu Monastery (), is a Buddhist temple located in Qingyang, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. History Sui dynasty Legendary said the original temple was built by a consort of Princess Yang Xiu, son of Emperor Wendi in the Sui dynasty (581–618). Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms The temple was renamed "Miaoyuan Tayuan" () during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907–960). Song dynasty In the Song dynasty (960–1279), its name was changed into "Xinxiang Temple" (). Ming dynasty According to ''Chengdu County Annals'', a disastrous fire consumed the temple at the end of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), only ten iron statues of Buddhist deities and two thousand-year-old China firs survived. Qing dynasty In 1681, in the reign of Kangxi Emperor of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), master Cidu () came to the site and built a thatched cottage. At that time, the temple was renamed "Wenshu Temple", which is still in use now. Renovations and rebuilding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sichuan Science And Technology Museum
Sichuan Science and Technology Museum () is a provincial public science and technology museum located in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Established in 2006, the museum is affiliated with the Sichuan Association for Science and Technology. The museum includes airplanes, flying saucers, 3D movies, robots and interactive model rocket A rocket (from , and so named for its shape) is a vehicle that uses jet propulsion to accelerate without using any surrounding air. A rocket engine produces thrust by reaction to exhaust expelled at high speed. Rocket engines work entirely ...s. References {{reflist External links10 page Chengdu Time review Museums in Sichuan Science museums in China ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sichuan Provincial Library
Sichuan Provincial Library is the provincial public library of Sichuan, China, located in Qingyang, Chengdu. It is largest library in Western China and one of ten largest libraries in China. It was institutionally established in October 1912, being as the second earliest public libraries established in the country. The library building is currently adjacent to Tianfu Square, the geographic center of Chengdu City. History Sichuan Provincial Library was planned in 1909. On 20 October 1912, it was officially established and open to the public in a small blue brick building west of Chengdu Shaocheng Park (now People's Park). In August 1927, due to financial difficulties of the Sichuan provincial government, Deng Xihou (commander of the 28th Army of the National Revolutionary Army The National Revolutionary Army (NRA; zh, labels=no, t=國民革命軍) served as the military arm of the Kuomintang, Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang, or KMT) from 1924 until 1947. From 1928, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sichuan Art Museum
Sichuan is a province in Southwestern China, occupying the Sichuan Basin and Tibetan Plateau—between the Jinsha River to the west, the Daba Mountains to the north, and the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau to the south. Its capital city is Chengdu, and its population stands at 83 million. Sichuan neighbors Qinghai and Gansu to the north, Shaanxi and Chongqing to the east, Guizhou and Yunnan to the south, and Tibet to the west. During antiquity, Sichuan was home to the kingdoms of Ba and Shu until their incorporation by the Qin. During the Three Kingdoms era (220–280), Liu Bei's state of Shu was based in Sichuan. The area was devastated in the 17th century by Zhang Xianzhong's rebellion and the area's subsequent Manchu conquest, but recovered to become one of China's most productive areas by the 19th century. During World War II, Chongqing served as the temporary capital of the Republic of China, and was heavily bombed. It was one of the last mainland areas captured by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qingyang Temple , Wuxi, Jiangsu, China
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Qingyang may refer to: * Qingyang, Chengdu (成都市青羊区), a central urban district of Chengdu, Sichuan, China * Qingyang, Anhui (安徽省青阳县), a county in Anhui, China * Qingyang, Gansu (甘肃省庆阳市), a city in Gansu, China * (江阴市青阳镇), a town in Jiangyin Jiangyin (, Jiangyin dialect: ) is a county-level city on the southern bank of the Yangtze River. It is administered by the Wuxi, Jiangsu province. Jiangyin is an important transport hub on the Yangtze River and one of the most developed counties ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People's Park (Chengdu)
People's Park () is an urban public park in central Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, China. Built in 1911 as Shaocheng Park (少城公园), it is the first public park in the city. The Railway Protection Movement Monument in the park is designated a Major Historical and Cultural Site of China. Overview People's Park is located on Shaocheng Road in central Chengdu, near Tianfu Square. Covering an area of , it is the largest green area in downtown Chengdu. The park features an artificial lake, several gardens, the Railway Protection Movement Monument, and the century-old Heming Teahouse (), a local landmark. History The park is located in the former Shaocheng ("small city"), which was built by the Qing dynasty as the garrison for the Manchu and Mongol soldiers from the Eight Banners. In 1911, Yu Kun (玉昆), the last Qing general in Chengdu, converted part of Shaocheng into the city's first public park, known as Shaocheng Park. In 1911, the Railway Protection Movement erup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinsha Site
Jinsha () is a Chinese archaeological site located in Qingyang, Chengdu, the capital of the Chinese province of Sichuan. The site is one of the major archaeological discoveries in China during the 21st century. It is listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Tentative List and Major Sites Protected at the National Level. The Chinese Internet Information Centre ranked Jinsha 5th on the Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in 2001. In 2007, the Jinsha Museum was constructed to display the artefacts and features found. This includes the gold sunbird, smiling gold mask and the kneeling stone figures. The gold sunbird artefact is a national symbol of China according to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage. Jinsha is organised into different archaeological localities such as Mei Yuan, Lan Yuan and Tiyu Gongyuan. After the decline of Sanxingdui, Jinsha emerged as the capital of the Shu state in the Shang or Western Zhou dynasty. It disappeared between 500 BCE and 200 BCE due t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jincheng Art Palace
Jincheng is a prefecture-level city situated in the southeast of Shanxi province, China. It shares its border with Henan province to the south and southeast. The city is recognized as an industrial hub, with coal mining being one of its key industries. The population of the entire city is estimated to be 2.2 million. Due to the extensive coal industry in the region, Jincheng has gained notoriety for air pollution. However, the local government has recently made significant investments to address this issue. Efforts have been made to enhance the air quality in the city, such as tree planting, developing and maintaining vast parks and ecological reserves, shutting down or relocating some of the most polluting factories, and promoting the use of coalbed methane, which is a cleaner fuel source than coal. Jincheng is one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. There are many legends in the territory such as Nuwa patching up the sky, Jingwei reclaiming the sea, Yu Gong moved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Du Fu Thatched Cottage
Du Fu Thatched Cottage () is a park and museum in honour of the Tang dynasty poet Du Fu at the western outskirts of Chengdu, adjacent to the Huanhua Xi (Flower Rinsing Creek). In 1961 the Chinese government made the cottage a National Heritage site. History In 759 Du Fu moved to Chengdu, built a thatched hut near the Flower Rinsing Creek and lived there for four years. The "thatched hut" period was the peak of Du's creativity, during which he wrote 240 poems, among them "My Thatched Hut was torn apart by Autumn Gales" and "The Prime Minister of Shu". Du Fu Thatched Cottage is now a popular destination for Du enthusiasts around the world to pay tribute to the poet. Many rich families in ancient China donated money for decades to keep this cottage in its best state; being able to donate money was also a sign of wealth and power back then. The donator's name is usually carved on a wall next to the cottage, in order to thank them for this deed. One of the families known to donate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chengdu Museum
Chengdu Museum ( zh, 成都博物馆, aka Chengdu Museum New Hall from 2016) is a large city museum in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. The museum is located on the west side of Tianfu Square, close to the Jincheng Art Palace, Sichuan Art Museum, Sichuan Provincial Library, and Sichuan Science and Technology Museum. History On 15 September 1958, the Chengdu Municipal Government, under the direction of the Ministry of Culture to prepare for the formation of a museum, established the Chengdu Topographical Museum Preparatory Committee, located at Daci Temple. The deputy mayor, the writer Li Jieren, was the director of the committee. The committee eventually led to the opening of Chengdu Museum in 1984, housed at Daci Temple. In 2007, the architects Sutherland Hussey Harris, together with Pansolution, based in Beijing, won the first prize in an international competition to design a new city museum for Chengdu. The museum building was completed in 2016 with a floor area of 65,000 m2 and named ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
