Zhuolu County
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Zhuolu County is a county of Hebei
, China
. It is under the administration of the Zhangjiakou
city. It has eight towns (镇), nine townships (乡
), and 373 village-level units (行政村), in Zhangjiakou
Prefecture, Hebei
Province. It is located near the confluence of the Sanggan He (桑干河)
and Yang He (洋河) tributaries to the Yongding River
, on the banks of Sanggan He. Zhuolu has 2802 square kilometers (approximately 1082 square miles), with a population of 330,000 inhabitants. Its postal code number is 075600, and its telephone area code is 0313.
. However, it is promoted for tourism as such. Modern Zhuolu may or may not have been the location of what is claimed to be the only city founded by the legendary Yellow Emperor
, Huáng dì 黄帝, although there is evidence to support this case.
. Besides this historical-type tourism, ecological tourism is also offered, although industrial plant/sector tours seem to be less widely advertised. As of June, 2009, an investment of 2,000,000 (US$) is planned to develop and promote grape and wine country tours, in the so-called "Zhuolu Grape Sightseeing Zone".
s. The Zhangjiakou vicinity is typified by iron and steel metallurgy. According to a Chinese government source, Zhuolu has the "largest grape plantation
in Asia", being particularly noted for producing the Longyan grape, but also growing over twenty other varieties.
The county-administered district is Nanshan District
(南山区)
Towns:
Townships:
Hebei
' is a province of the People's Republic of China in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is "" , named after Ji Province, a Han Dynasty province that included what is now southern Hebei...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. It is under the administration of the Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou, also known also by several other names, is a prefecture-level city in northwestern Hebei province of North China, adjacent to Beijing to the southeast. Its administrative area has a population of 4.35 million, and covers...
city. It has eight towns (镇), nine townships (乡
Townships of the People's Republic of China
Townships formally township level divisions is the basic level of political divisions in China. They are similar to municipalities and communes in other countries and in turn may contain village committees and villages...
), and 373 village-level units (行政村), in Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou, also known also by several other names, is a prefecture-level city in northwestern Hebei province of North China, adjacent to Beijing to the southeast. Its administrative area has a population of 4.35 million, and covers...
Prefecture, Hebei
Hebei
' is a province of the People's Republic of China in the North China region. Its one-character abbreviation is "" , named after Ji Province, a Han Dynasty province that included what is now southern Hebei...
Province. It is located near the confluence of the Sanggan He (桑干河)
Sanggan River
The Sanggan River , known in English as the Sanggan or the Sangkan River is a river in China. It is important both hydrologically and culturally. For example, the Sanggan River is referenced in a poem by Chen Tao. It is also of historical interest.-References:...
and Yang He (洋河) tributaries to the Yongding River
Yongding River
The Yongding River is a river in northern China. It is one of the main tributaries in the Hai River system and is best known as the largest river to flow through Beijing Municipality.-Geography:...
, on the banks of Sanggan He. Zhuolu has 2802 square kilometers (approximately 1082 square miles), with a population of 330,000 inhabitants. Its postal code number is 075600, and its telephone area code is 0313.
Historical uncertainty
Modern Zhuolu may or may not have been the location of the historical Battle of ZhuoluBattle of Zhuolu
The Battle of Zhuolu was the second battle in Chinese history as recorded in the Records of the Grand Historian, fought between the Yellow Emperor and Chi You. The battle was fought in Zhuolu, near the present-day border of Hebei and Liaoning...
. However, it is promoted for tourism as such. Modern Zhuolu may or may not have been the location of what is claimed to be the only city founded by the legendary Yellow Emperor
Yellow Emperor
The Yellow Emperor or Huangdi1 is a legendary Chinese sovereign and culture hero, included among the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Tradition holds that he reigned from 2697–2597 or 2696–2598 BC...
, Huáng dì 黄帝, although there is evidence to support this case.
Historic sites and scenic spots
Among the historic, scenic, or tourist destination spots, there are several associated with Huang di (the Yellow Emperor) and his rival Chi YouChi You
Chi You was a tribal leader of the ancient nine Li tribe . He is best known as the tyrant who fought against the then-future Yellow Emperor during the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors era in Chinese mythology. For the Hmong people, Chi You was a sagacious mythical king...
. Besides this historical-type tourism, ecological tourism is also offered, although industrial plant/sector tours seem to be less widely advertised. As of June, 2009, an investment of 2,000,000 (US$) is planned to develop and promote grape and wine country tours, in the so-called "Zhuolu Grape Sightseeing Zone".
Economy
Aside from tourism, the local economy is typified by heavy manufacturing industries, together with viticulture and orchard produce, such as almondAlmond
The almond , is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia. Almond is also the name of the edible and widely cultivated seed of this tree...
s. The Zhangjiakou vicinity is typified by iron and steel metallurgy. According to a Chinese government source, Zhuolu has the "largest grape plantation
Vineyard
A vineyard is a plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes and non-alcoholic grape juice...
in Asia", being particularly noted for producing the Longyan grape, but also growing over twenty other varieties.
Grapes and wine
Zhuolu is considered to be part of the Huai-Zhuo Basin viticultural region, along with Xuanhua and Huailai. With a claimed heat summation of 3532 degrees celsius and 413 mm. (approximately sixteen and one-quarter inches) of annual rainfall, a sandy, lime, loam soil, and a distinct day/night temperature, together with the cool, dry summers, Zhuolu may be quite suitable for the production of Vitis vinefera-based wines, such as Cabernet sauvignon.Administrative divisions
Zhuolu County is subdivided into the following:The county-administered district is Nanshan District
Nanshan District, Zhuolu County
Nanshan District, Zhuolu County is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(南山区)
Towns:
- Zhuolu Town, ZhangjiabaoZhangjiabaoZhangjiabao is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(张家堡镇), WujiagouWujiagouWujiagou is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(武家沟镇), WubaoWubao, Zhuolu CountyWubao, Zhuolu County is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(五堡镇), BaodaiBaodaiBaodai is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(保岱镇), FanshanFanshanFanshan is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(矾山镇), DabaoDabaoDabao is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(大堡镇), HedongHedong, Zhuolu CountyHedong, Zhuolu County is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(河东镇), DongxiaozhuangDongxiaozhuangDongxiaozhuang is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(东小庄镇), DahenanDahenanDahenan is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(大河南镇), HuiyaoHuiyaoHuiyao is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(辉耀镇)
Townships:
- Luanzhuang TownshipLuanzhuang TownshipLuanzhuang Township is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(栾庄乡), Wenquantun TownshipWenquantun TownshipWenquantun Township is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(温泉屯乡), Heishansi TownshipHeishansi TownshipHeishansi Township is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(黑山寺乡), Wofosi TownshipWofosi TownshipWofosi Township is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(卧佛寺乡), Xiejiabao TownshipXiejiabao TownshipXiejiabao Township is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(谢家堡乡), Mangshikou TownshipMangshikou TownshipMangshikou Township is a township-level division situated in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China....
(蟒石口乡)
External links
- Government Website (Chinese)
- another Government Website (Chinese)
- Zhuolu County Kernel Company Limited Of Hebei (mostly Chinese)
- cultural-china.com Includes some pictures, info
- Hebeitour tourist oriented