Location: situated at the Jianghan Plain, close to the Golden Waterway; Wuhan to the east, Yichang south, and the Jingmen city north; bordering on the Three Gorges
Neighboring Areas: Anhui, Jiangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Henan provinces
Physical Features: higher west and lower east; densely cover by the network of waterway, as well as lakes; with winding river course
Population: 6.30 million
Urban Population: 1.56 million
Area: 1,400 sq km
Nationalities: Han, Hui, Manchu, Tujia, Miao and Mongolian
History: a cultural ancient city with 2000 years history with the reputation of "the finest under heaven, being overwhelmed by 9 divisions"; one of the cradles of Chu Culture, and used to be the capital of the Chu State during the Spring and Autumn Period for totally 20 emperors; in Northern and Southern dynasty, the capital of Qihedi, Liangyuandi, the Later Liang; in Five Dynasties, the capital of the Nanping State
Climatic Features: subtropical humid monsoon climate; four seasons clearly demarcated; cloudy and sunny not certain in spring, humid and hot summer, fine autumns, dry cold winter; plenty of sunshine; frost free period of 220-300 days
Average Temperature: 16
C annually
Rainfall: plenty of rain, annual even precipitation 1200 mm; concentrated on June, July and August, as well as spring
Mountains: Mt. Balingshan
Rivers: Honghu Lake, Juzhanghe River, Changhu Lake, Songzihe River, Jingjiang River, Huduhe River
Local Highlights: the Shashi Jing Satin; the Shashi basin and plate golden painted
Related Hiking Tour Itinerary Information:
Jingzhou Trip: Jingzhou Ancient City Travel to Jingzhou Museum
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Travelers' Voices on Jingzhou City
1.
Sep. 1,2009 14:58 Reply
Ms.Brenda(USA) said:
What are the easiest ways from Shanghai to Jinghou?
Sep. 1,2009 22:49
Mr.Sam replied:
Firstly, please take a flight from Shanghai to Wuhan.
Second, when you arrive at the Wuhan Airport, please take the airport shuttle bus Line 1 and then get off at Jinjiadun Bus Station or its terminal at Fujiapo Bus Station. From both of the two bus stations, you could catch a bus to Jingzhou in 3 hours.
2.
Jun. 17,2009 13:44 Reply
Mr.Marko(Croatia) said:
Tell me what kind of industry is in Jingzhou. Is there any train?
What kind of businesses existing there?
Jun. 18,2009 03:00
Mr.Hank replied:
Current, this city's economy is supported by engine, light industry, textile industry, electronic product and chemical industry~
Jun. 18,2009 09:42
Mr.Marko(Croatia) replied:
Thank you Mr. Mark.
is there any web site that I can see industry data?
Thanks
3.
Jun. 2,2009 02:06 Reply
Ms.Evelyn(China) said:
Jingzhou was set up 5000 years ago. When Yu the Great reigned China, it has existed. In the history, 34 emperors and kings regarded it as the capital. Brilliant history makes Jingzhou to be one of the 12 most famous ancient capitals in China. In the Spring-Autumn and Warring States Period (770BC-221BC), the Chu State set up the capital in Jingzhou and stayed there for 411 years. Chu State created as brilliant culture as ancient Greece. At that time, the skills of textile, smelting, forging, architecture, weaponry, and lacquer ware and so on have reached very high standard. The famous patriot Qu Yuan was born in Chu State. The famous magnum opus The Romance of Three Kingdoms is made up of 120 chapters. There are 82 chapters of them relating to Jingzhou.