Qingyan () is a town in
Huaxi District of
Guiyang
Guiyang; Mandarin pronunciation: ; Chinese postal romanization, alternatively as Kweiyang is the capital of Guizhou, Guizhou province in China. It is centrally located within the province, on the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, eastern part of the Yun ...
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Guizhou
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, China. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 30,707 and an area of . It is surrounded by Yanlou Township and Maling Township on the west, Qiantao Township on the east, and
Huishui County
Huishui () is a county of south-central Guizhou province, China. It is under the administration of the Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. 61% of its 476,900 population are minorities, including Bouyei, Miao, Hui, Zhuang, Sui, Bai, ...
on the south. Eleven ethnic groups, including Han, Miao, Bouyei, Dong and Zhuang, live in the town.
Etymology
The name, Qingyan, comes from an ancient book named ''New Records of Guizhou Illustrated Classics'' ().
History
In early
Ming dynasty
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(1368–1644), Qingyan was a military outpost. In the
Tianqi period (1621–1627) of the Ming dynasty, Ban Lingui (), a
Bouyei tusi
''Tusi'', often translated as "headmen" or "chieftains", were hereditary tribal leaders recognized as imperial officials by the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties of China, and the Later Lê and Nguyễn dynasties of Vietnam. They ruled certain ...
, founded a castle. In 1572, Qingyansi () was set up.
In 1687, in the 26th year of
Kangxi era (1662–1722) of the
Qing dynasty
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(1644–1911), Qingyan came under the jurisdiction of Guizhu County ().
In 1914, Qingyan was incorporated as a town. In 1931, Qingyan upgraded to a district. In 1941, Qingyan was under the jurisdiction of Yanlou District () of Guizhou County.
After the establishment of the Communist State in 1949, the Second District was set up in the town. In 1953, it was reverted to its former name of "Qingyan Town". In 1958, it was changed to a People's Commune. In 1984, Qingyan was renamed "Qingyan Township" and two years later it was reverted to its former name of "Qingyan Town". In 2016, it was listed as the first batch of "Small Towns with Chinese Characteristics" by the
Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development
The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development is a ministry of the People's Republic of China which provides housing and regulates the state construction activities in mainland China.
History
It was formerly known as the Ministry of Co ...
. On February 25, 2017, it was rated as a National 5A Tourist Attraction.
Administrative division
As of 2017, the town is divided into seventeen villages and two communities:
* Ming Qing Street Community ()
* East Street Community ()
* South Street ()
* West Street ()
* North Street ()
* Waijiao ()
* Shanwangmiao ()
* Baituo ()
* Yangmei ()
* Baizao ()
* Xinshao ()
* Siqian ()
* Dahang ()
* Gutong ()
* Xinlou ()
* Erguan ()
* Daba ()
* Longjing ()
* Xinguan ()
Geography
Climate
The town is in the middle subtropical monsoon zone, with an average annual temperature of , total annual rainfall of to , a frost-free period of 273 to 280 days and annual average sunshine hours in 1200 to 1300 hours.
Qingyan River (), Yangmei River () and Zhaosi River () flow through the town.
Economy
Tourism is the main source of local income.
Transport
National Highway G210 passes across the town.
Attractions
The town has many historic buildings, including the Former Residence of Zhao Yijiong (), Ancestral Hall of Marshal Zhao (), Wenchang Pavilion (), Longevity Palace (), North Gate (), and Dingguang Gate ().
See also
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List of township-level divisions of Guizhou
This is a list of township-level divisions of the province of Guizhou, China, People's Republic of China. After Province-level division, province, Administrative divisions of China#Prefectural level (2nd), prefecture, and county-level divisions, ...
References
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Towns in Guizhou
Guiyang