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Tangxi, Jinhua
Tangxi (Chinese: 汤溪镇<!—see MOS:ZH-->) is a rural town in Wucheng District of Jinhua, Zhejiang.[1] As of the 2017 census[update] it had a population of 62,900 and an area of 106.82-square-kilometre (41.24 sq mi). HistoryThe history of Tangxi Town dates back to the Neolithic Age.[2] During the Spring and Autumn period, Tangxi was under the jurisdiction of the Gumie Kingdom (Chinese: 姑蔑国).[2] In 222 BC, Qin Shi Huang established Taiwei County (Chinese: 太未县) here. Later its name was changed into Longqiu County (Chinese: 龙丘县).[2] In 931, during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, Qian Liu founded the Wuyue Kingdom, Longqiu County was renamed Longyou County (Chinese: 龙游县).[2] In 1471, in the 7th year of the Chenghua period of the Ming dynasty, Chenghua Emperor established Tangxi County (Chinese: 汤溪县) here.[2] During the Guangxu reign of the Qing dynasty, American priest Weng Pixian (Chinese: 翁丕显) came here to spread Catholicism. Then priest Yi Wensi (Chinese: 伊文思) founded a Catholic church here.[2] On December 28, 1958, Tangxi County was merged into Jinhua County (Chinese: 金华县).[2] GeographyThe highest point in the town is Mount Jiufeng. AttractionsTangxi Chenghuang Temple (Chinese: 城隍庙) is a folk temple and provincial level cultural heritage. It was first established in 1472, during the Ming dynasty, the modern temple was founded in 1866, in the late Qing dynasty.[3] Jiufeng Temple is a Buddhist temple on Mount Jiufeng, it was built in 502, under the Liang dynasty. The present version was completed in the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty.[2] Notable people
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