The Mortal's Yaochi, Wanlv Lake
by xandra_5971
Apr 3, 2024
Heyuan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Guangdong Province. It is located in the northeast of Guangdong Province, in the middle and upper reaches of the Dongjiang River, and is one of the main settlements of the Hakka people. The following is some basic information about Heyuan:
1. Geographical Location
- Heyuan is located at the junction of Guangdong and Jiangxi provinces, bordering Meizhou City to the east, Huizhou City to the south, Shaoguan City to the west, and Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province to the north.
- The terrain is mainly mountainous and hilly, with a high forest coverage rate and a good ecological environment.
2. History and Culture
- Heyuan is one of the important birthplaces of Hakka culture, with strong Hakka customs. The main language is Hakka dialect.
- It has a long history. In the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to the Nanhai Commandery. Heyuan County was established in the first year of Yongming in the Southern Dynasty Qi (483 AD), and a prefecture-level city was established in 1988.
3. Economy and Industry
- Heyuan's economy is dominated by agriculture, tourism and ecological industries. In recent years, it has also developed emerging industries such as electronic information and new materials.
- It is rich in water resources. Xin'fengjiang Reservoir (Wanlü Lake) is the largest freshwater lake in South China and an important source of drinking water for Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
4. Tourist Resources
- Wanlü Lake: A national AAAA-level scenic spot, famous for its clear water and beautiful scenery.
- Jinghuayuan Scenic Area: A tourist area built with the classical novel "Jinghuayuan" as its background.
- Mount Huo: One of the seven famous mountains in Guangdong, with Danxia landform and unique scenery.
- Dinosaur Museum: Heyuan is the "Hometown of Chinese Dinosaurs". The museum has a large collection of dinosaur egg fossils.
5. Transportation
- Heyuan has convenient transportation. The Beijing-Kowloon Railway, Guangmei-Shantou Railway, and Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway (opened in 2021) pass through the urban area.
- The expressway network is well-developed, including the Yuegan Expressway, Changshen Expressway, and Shanzhan Expressway.
6. Featured Cuisine
- Hakka cuisine is the main cuisine in Heyuan. Representative delicacies include:
- Hakka stuffed tofu
- Salt-baked chicken
- Pig's feet noodles
If you have more specific questions about Heyuan (such as tourism, investment, culture, etc.), please ask!
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