Anqing [Anqing]

Anqing has been called the "cultural capital", "Drama," and the reputation of "Tongcheng School" literature, drama and emblem Huangmeixi the birthplace of art, is thinking Thrill-Ming Fang Yizhi, nose Jiechanggeng Peking Opera, "two bombs fathers" of Deng Xiaoping Jia first, the famous artists Yanfengyang Huangmeixi performing arts, one of the founders of the Communist Party of China early Chen Duxiu’s hometown, and the territory is rich in human, natural landscape, the nation’s key temples Jiang Ying Lungshan Temple and the National Forest Park in the city focus on the provincial heritage conservation unit 12, focus on the protection of the municipal units 38, more than 200 pieces of cultural relics collection, including one for 23, two for 15, three for 201.

Anqing is the commercial and industrial center of the Yangtze River Basin, in the middle of the 19th century is to create China’s first steam engine, a motor boat and the first telephone, the history of China’s modern industry as writing a brilliant one.

Anqing battle to protect the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Xutilin uprising, the intifada, such as moving Xiongcheng of the major historical events have occurred in Anqing.

Anqing has remained a medium-sized provincial city, an important commercial centre for the plain north of the Yangtze, and a market for tea produced in the mountains both north and south of the river. While also a local cultural centre, it has remained comparatively stagnant after losing its status as provincial capital. Its modern industrial development includes a petrochemical works that produces fuel oils and synthetic ammonia, an oil refinery, and a new port. Factories manufacturing auto parts, textiles, and building materials have also been established. In addition to its access to easy navigation on the Yangtze, Anqing is connected by railways and expressways to Hefei (capital of Anhui province), Nanchang (capital of Jiangxi province to the south), and Wuhan (capital of Hubei province to the west). These transportation links have greatly facilitated the city’s economic growth.