Doushan () is a town of
Taishan
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Taishan may refer to:
*Mount Tai
Mount Tai () is a mountain of historical and cultural significance located north of the city of Tai'an. It is the highest point in Shandong province, China. The tallest peak is the ''Jade Emperor Peak ...
in southwestern
Guangdong
) means "wide" or "vast", and has been associated with the region since the creation of Guang Prefecture in AD 226. The name "''Guang''" ultimately came from Guangxin ( zh, labels=no, first=t, t= , s=广信), an outpost established in Han dynasty ...
province,
China
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. , it has 1 residential community () and 18 villages under its administration.
There are approximately 88,000 overseas Chinese from Doushan living in over 90 countries and regions. It is also notable for eel farming.
History
Doushan was founded as a marketplace for farmers to transport goods down the Doushan River.
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Notable people
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Chen Yixi (1844–1929), founder of the
Sun Ning Railway Co.
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Huang Xinbo (1916–1980), printmaker
References
External links
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Towns in Guangdong
Taishan, Guangdong