Sanjiang County Overview
Basic Information
- Chinese Name: 三江侗族自治县
- Administrative Category: Autonomous County
- Location: Northeast of Liuzhou City
- Area: About 2,454 square kilometers
- Population: 367,707(2010)
Administrative Division
Sanjiang County has a total registered population of 420,600 and the resident population of 311,200. There are ethnic minorities including Dong, Zhuang, Yao and Miao. Sanjiang County has jurisdiction over 6 towns, 9 townships, 9 communities and 160 administrative villages, with an administrative area of 2417.17 square kilometers.
- 6 Towns: Guyi Town(古宜镇), Danzhou Town(丹洲镇), Doujiang Town(斗江镇), Linxi Town(林溪镇), Bajiang Town(八江镇), Dudong Town(独峒镇)
- 9 Townships: Chengcun Township(程村乡), Heping Township(和平乡), Laobao Township(老堡乡), Gaoji Yao Ethnic Township(高基瑶族乡), Liangkou Township(良口乡), Yangxi Township(洋溪乡), Fulu Miao Ethnic Township(富禄苗族乡), Meilin Township(梅林乡), Tongle Miao Ethnic Township(同乐苗族乡)
Geography
Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County (三江侗族自治县) is under the administration of Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It is a region traditionally inhabited by the Dong people, bordering the prefecture-level divisions of Qiandongnan (Guizhou) to the north, Huaihua (Hunan) to the northeast and Guilin to the west. It has an area of 2,429 square kilometres (938 sq mi) and a population of 297,244.
Climate
Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County is located in a low latitude area, belonging to the mid-subtropical and Nanling humid climate region. The annual average temperature is between 17 °C and 19 °C, and the temperature difference between the north and the south is 1 °C to 2 °C. It has distinct four seasons, namely, spring from mid-March to mid-May, summer from mid-May to late-September, autumn from late-September to end-November, winter from early-December to next March. The coldest month is January with the average temperature of 7.1°C. The hottest month is July with the average temperature of 27.4°C.
Best Time to Go
Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County is a place that is suitable to visit all year round. Therefore, visitors can enjoy a trip there any time. Every season has its unique beauty. Spring and autumn are peak seasons of rainfall. If you plan to have a tour during the period, umbrellas and rain jackets are indispensable.
Things to Do
When you come to Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, please do not miss these places. For example, Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, also known as Yongji Bridge and Panlong Bridge, is one of the most famous wind and rain bridges with the charm of the Dong people. Mapang Drum Tower is another must-see place. If you want to experience the ethnic customs, the Chengyang Eight Villages Scenic Area is the best choice. It is difficult to list all attractions in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County one by one. Therefore, come here, we can always find the right attractions for you according to your requirements. In fact, when you choose to go to Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, what you meet will be a dreamy trip.
Transportation
Generally, visitors cannot directly get to Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County by air. However, they can get to Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County by train. Of course, they can first get to Guilin by train and air. When arriving in Guilin, it is very convenient to get to Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County by long-distance bus.
Festivals
Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, a place with many ethnic minorities, has many unique folk festivals and the strong customs, which have become the major scenery line of Liuzhou Tourism. groups. Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County is the “hometown of hundred festivals”, while Gaoyou Village is a “multi-festival village” with Lusheng Festival, Black Rice Festival, Changxin Festival, Bullfighting Festival, Chidong Festival, etc. There are festivals every month. Every festival, the villagers will invite people from the surrounding villages to celebrate the festivals. Therefore, the festivals have become a bridge for Gaoyou villagers to communicate and enhance friendship with the villagers from the neighboring villages.
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Fireworks Festival(花炮节)
Lusheng Festival(芦笙节)
Sweet Potato Festival in Gaoxiu Village, Linxi Town(林溪镇高秀红薯节)
Chinese Chives Festival in Gaoyou Village, Linxi Town(林溪镇高友村韭菜节)
Festival for worshipping Cattle(敬牛节)
Dining
The Dong people's food culture also has a strong national color, retaining a strong national tradition, such as "Dong people like sour food and like eating fish". The staple food of Dong people is the sticky rice. These dining habits can reflect the national characteristics of the Dong people's food culture.
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Sour Meat(酸肉)
Eating"Paotang"(吃“泡汤”)
Konjak(魔芋)
Sanjiang Preserved Meat(三江腊肉)
Oil Tea(油茶)
Sanjiang Bamboo Shoots(三江竹笋)
Shopping
Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, as a popular tourist destination at home and abroad, has a full variety of tourist souvenirs and special local products. Its urban area is praised as a shopping paradise for every visitor, with a great many commercial centers and shopping centers.
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