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Jiaxing
嘉兴市
Kashing
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Prefecture-level city
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Location of Jiaxing City jurisdiction in Zhejiang
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 Jiaxing
Location in Eastern China
Jiaxing
Location in China
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| County-level divisions | 7 |
| Township-level divisions | 75 |
| Municipal seat | Nanhu District |
| Area | |
| • Prefecture-level city | 4,008.76 km2 (1,547.79 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 986.9 km2 (381.0 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 986.9 km2 (381.0 sq mi) |
| Population
(2020 census)
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| • Prefecture-level city | 5,400,868 |
| • Density | 1,347.2665/km2 (3,489.404/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,518,654 |
| • Urban density | 1,538.81/km2 (3,985.51/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,518,654 |
| • Metro density | 1,538.81/km2 (3,985.51/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Prefecture-level city | CN¥ 551 billion US$ 73.6 billion |
| • Per capita | CN¥ 102,541 US$ 15,695 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| ISO 3166 code | CN-ZJ-04 |
| License Plate Prefix | 浙F |
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"Jiaxing", as written in Chinese
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| Traditional Chinese | 嘉興 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Wu | Gāshīng [kɑɕiŋ] | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Postal | Kashing | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Jiaxing (simplified Chinese: 嘉兴; traditional Chinese: 嘉興; pinyin: Jiāxīng; Wade–Giles: Chia-hsing), also called Kashing, is a big city in northern Zhejiang province, China. It sits on the famous Grand Canal of China. Jiaxing is bordered by Hangzhou to the southwest, Huzhou to the west, Shanghai to the northeast, and Jiangsu province to the north. In 2020, over 5.4 million people lived in Jiaxing. About 1.5 million people lived in its main urban areas.
Contents
- What is Jiaxing?
- A Look Back: The History of Jiaxing
- What is the Weather Like in Jiaxing?
- What Industries are in Jiaxing?
- What Can You See and Do in Jiaxing?
- How Do People Travel in Jiaxing?
- What Language is Spoken in Jiaxing?
- What Religions are Practiced in Jiaxing?
- Who are Some Famous People from Jiaxing?
- Images for kids
- See also
What is Jiaxing?
Jiaxing is a prefecture-level city. This means it's a large city that also manages several smaller areas around it. It's like a central hub for a wider region.
How is Jiaxing Governed?
Jiaxing manages 7 smaller areas. These include 2 districts, 3 cities, and 2 counties.
- Nanhu District
- Xiuzhou District
- Jiashan County
- Haiyan County
- Haining (city)
- Pinghu (city)
- Tongxiang (city)
These 7 areas are then split into 75 even smaller parts. These include 60 towns, 2 townships, and 13 subdistricts.
A Look Back: The History of Jiaxing
Jiaxing has a very long history. People have lived here for thousands of years.
When was Jiaxing First Known?
- About 7,000 years ago: Jiaxing was home to the Majiabang Culture. People here were already farming, raising animals, fishing, and hunting.
- Spring and Autumn period: Jiaxing was called Zuili, meaning "Drunken Plums." It was an important city in the state of Yuè.
How Did Jiaxing Get Its Name?
- 210 BC: Qin Shi Huang, China's first emperor, changed the name of the area from Changshui District to Youquan.
- 231 AD: Wild rice grew in Jiaxing. This was seen as a good sign by Sun Quan, who was the ruler of the Kingdom of Wu. He changed the name Youchuan to Hexing District. This is why Jiaxing's short name is He.
- 242 AD: Sun Quan's son, Sun He, became the crown prince. Because of a rule about not using names that sounded like the emperor's family, Hexing was changed to Jiaxing.
When Did Jiaxing Become a Prefecture?
- 938 AD: During the Five Dynasties period, Xiu Prefecture was created.
- 1117 AD: During the Song dynasty, it was called Jiahe District.
- 1429 AD: In the Ming dynasty, Xiushui District was set up near Jiaxing.
- Early 1900s: Xiushui and Jiaxing were combined into Jiahe County.
- 1914: The name changed back to Jiaxing County. This was because there was already a Jiahe in another province.
- 1921: The Chinese Communist Party was officially started on a boat in South Lake in Jiaxing.
- 1983: Jiaxing was upgraded to a prefecture-level city. This means it became a major city that oversees many smaller areas.
What is the Weather Like in Jiaxing?
| Climate data for Jiaxing (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 22.4 (72.3) |
28.3 (82.9) |
30.2 (86.4) |
33.9 (93.0) |
36.1 (97.0) |
37.2 (99.0) |
40.0 (104.0) |
41.1 (106.0) |
38.5 (101.3) |
33.6 (92.5) |
29.1 (84.4) |
24.0 (75.2) |
41.1 (106.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 8.3 (46.9) |
10.6 (51.1) |
14.9 (58.8) |
20.8 (69.4) |
25.7 (78.3) |
28.4 (83.1) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.3 (90.1) |
28.1 (82.6) |
23.2 (73.8) |
17.5 (63.5) |
11.1 (52.0) |
21.1 (70.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 4.5 (40.1) |
6.5 (43.7) |
10.4 (50.7) |
15.9 (60.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
24.5 (76.1) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
24.3 (75.7) |
18.9 (66.0) |
13.1 (55.6) |
6.8 (44.2) |
16.9 (62.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.6 (34.9) |
3.2 (37.8) |
6.8 (44.2) |
12.0 (53.6) |
17.3 (63.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.4 (77.7) |
21.2 (70.2) |
15.4 (59.7) |
9.4 (48.9) |
3.5 (38.3) |
13.6 (56.4) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −7.9 (17.8) |
−6.4 (20.5) |
−3.0 (26.6) |
0.5 (32.9) |
6.9 (44.4) |
13.2 (55.8) |
17.9 (64.2) |
18.6 (65.5) |
11.2 (52.2) |
2.1 (35.8) |
−3.1 (26.4) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
−9.0 (15.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 80.3 (3.16) |
74.3 (2.93) |
107.8 (4.24) |
92.2 (3.63) |
104.4 (4.11) |
211.9 (8.34) |
140.7 (5.54) |
174.2 (6.86) |
105.0 (4.13) |
57.8 (2.28) |
61.8 (2.43) |
54.7 (2.15) |
1,265.1 (49.8) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 11.6 | 11.0 | 13.5 | 12.4 | 11.9 | 14.7 | 12.0 | 12.4 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 9.8 | 8.8 | 135.3 |
| Average snowy days | 3.1 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 7.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 79 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 76 | 83 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 78 | 79 | 77 | 79 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 110.1 | 113.1 | 134.8 | 160.6 | 171.9 | 132.4 | 210.6 | 205.8 | 160.1 | 158.3 | 129.3 | 126.9 | 1,813.9 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 34 | 36 | 36 | 41 | 40 | 31 | 49 | 51 | 44 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 41 |
| Source: China Meteorological Administrationall-time extreme temperature | |||||||||||||
Jiaxing has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has four clear seasons. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cool and damp. The city gets a lot of rain, especially in late spring and early summer.
What Industries are in Jiaxing?
Jiaxing's economy relies a lot on industry. In 2015, industry made up almost half of the city's total economic output.
Famous Products from Jiaxing
- Silk: Jiaxing is known as the "hometown of silk." It produces many textiles and woolens.
- Leather: It's one of the biggest exporters of leather goods in the world.
- Other Industries: Jiaxing also has strong mechanical, chemical, and electronic industries.
Energy Production in Jiaxing
Jiaxing is an important energy center for East China.
- Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant: This was China's first nuclear power station designed by China itself.
- Fangjiashan Nuclear Power Plant: This plant is also in Haiyan County.
Jiaxing Export Processing Zone
This is a special area set up in 2003. It helps companies that make goods for export. The goal is to attract high-tech industries like IT, electronics, and machinery.
What Can You See and Do in Jiaxing?
Jiaxing has many interesting places to visit, from historical sites to beautiful water towns.
Explore South Lake
South Lake is a very popular spot. It's been a tourist favorite for hundreds of years. The Chinese Communist Party was officially founded on a boat here in 1921. Because of this, many people visit the lake for educational tours.
Discover Historic City Areas
- Zicheng (Citadel): This was the fortified center of Jiaxing for two thousand years. Only parts of it remain today. The main gate was rebuilt in 1990. Jiaxing is one of the few cities in this part of China that still has parts of its old citadel.
- Famous Homes: You can also find homes of famous writers in the old city. There's also a Carmelite abbey and a Gothic church built in 1902.
Wander Through Restored Neighborhoods
- Meiwan Street: This area has restored historic buildings. It includes homes that belonged to important families. You can find Kim Koo's refuge here, which is important to the Korean independence movement.
- Yuehe Street: This street is known for artisan workshops and street food. It was named a top cultural and tourist area in 2022. Both Meiwan and Yuehe streets are near the city's canals and lakes.
Visit Ancient Water Towns
- Wuzhen and Xitang: These two towns are within Jiaxing's city limits. They have well-preserved old houses along small canals. They are very popular with tourists and are often used as filming locations.
How Do People Travel in Jiaxing?
Jiaxing has good transportation links, making it easy to get around and connect to other cities.
Train Travel
- Jiaxing Railway Station: This station is on the Shanghai–Kunming railway.
- Jiaxing South Railway Station: This station is for high-speed trains on the Shanghai–Hangzhou Passenger Railway.
Roads and Buses
Jiaxing is connected by major highways like the G92 Hangzhou Bay Ring Expressway and the G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expressway. It also has two main long-distance bus stations.
Air Travel
Jiaxing Air Base is being changed into an airport for public use.
What Language is Spoken in Jiaxing?
The local language is the Jiaxing dialect. It's a type of Wu dialect. It's similar to the languages spoken in Shanghai and Suzhou. However, it's very different from Mandarin Chinese or other Chinese languages like Cantonese.
What Religions are Practiced in Jiaxing?
People in Jiaxing practice several religions. These include Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, and Protestantism.
- Jiaxing Catholic Church and Jiaxing Vincent Abbey are well-known Catholic churches in the city.
Who are Some Famous People from Jiaxing?
Many notable people come from Jiaxing.
- Zhu Yizun (朱彝尊), a scholar and poet.
- Wang Guowei (王國維), a scholar, writer, and poet.
- Xu Zhimo (徐志摩), a famous poet.
- Shiing-Shen Chern (陳省身), a brilliant mathematician.
- Mao Dun (茅盾), a novelist, critic, and journalist.
- Zhang Yuanji (张元济), a publisher.
- Zhang Zhongjun (张钟俊), a scientist.
- Xu Kuangdi (徐匡迪), a scientist and politician.
- Zhu Shenghao (朱生豪), a translator.
- Zhang Leping (张乐平), a cartoonist who created Sanmao.
- Yang Borun (楊伯潤), a poet, calligrapher, and painter.
- Yi Ling (钱今凡), a calligrapher and art critic.
- Jin Yong (金庸), a famous novelist.
- Fan Xiping (范西屏), a Go player.
- Miao Huixin, an artist.
- Shen Junru (沈钧儒), a politician and patriot.
- Wu Outing (吴藕汀), a poet, painter, and culture scholar.
- Zhou Hanming, a mathematician.
- Wang Yilyu (王懿律), an Olympic badminton champion.
Images for kids
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Map showing the administrative divisions of Jiaxing
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An old map of "Kia-hing-fou" (Jiaxing) from 1736
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The main gate of the Zicheng (citadel) in Jiaxing
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Yuehe Street, a restored historic neighborhood
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View of the G60 Highway from the Shanghai-Hangzhou high-speed railway
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Shiing-Shen Chern, a famous mathematician from Jiaxing
See also
In Spanish: Jiaxing para niños
