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Xiamen (also known as Ludao, Jiayu in Song Dynasty and Zuosuo in Ming Dynasty) is a sub-provincial city under the jurisdiction of Fujian Province. Postal code: 36 1000, area code: 0592. Located in the southeast of Fujian, it was founded in 7 12 and is one of the first special economic zones to open to the outside world.

Xiamen is located at118o04' 04 "east longitude and 24o26' 46" north latitude. It is located in the southeast coast of China-the southeast of Fujian Province, where the Jiulong River enters the sea, backed by Zhangzhou and Quanzhou Plain, near the Taiwan Province Strait, facing the Golden Gate Islands, and across the river from Bao Dao and Penghu Islands in Taiwan Province Province. It is the habitat of ancient egrets. The land area 1565.09 square kilometers and the sea area are more than 300 square kilometers. It is an international seaport scenic city.

Xiamen Island is the main part of Xiamen, with a length of 13.7km from north to south, a width of 12.5km from east to west, and an area of about 128. 14km2, making it the fourth largest island in Fujian Province. Xiamen Port is a natural harbor with superior conditions in the Strait. Its coastline twists and turns, with a total length of 234 kilometers. There are scattered islands outside the port area, and the port area is surrounded by mountains. The harbor is wide and deep, and it is not frozen all year round. It is a natural port with superior conditions in the Strait, and has been an important port for foreign trade in the southeast coast of China in history.

Xiamen has a subtropical climate, mild and rainy. The annual average temperature is about 265438 0℃, with no heat in summer and no cold in winter. The average annual rainfall is about 65,438+0,200mm, with the maximum rainfall from May to August every year. The wind force is generally 3-4, and the dominant wind force is the northeast wind. Due to the temperature difference airflow in the Pacific Ocean, it is affected by 4 to 5 typhoons every year on average, mostly from July to September.

The population of the city is mostly Han nationality, and there are more than 20 ethnic minorities such as Hui, Man, Zhuang, She, Miao and Gaoshan. Due to the geographical environment and historical background, there are many returned overseas Chinese, their relatives, overseas Chinese in Xiamen and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

History-

In the third year of Jin Taikang (282), Tongan County was established, which belonged to Jin 'an County and later merged into Nan 'an County. In the 19th year of Tang Zhenyuan (803), Datong Field was located in the southwest of Nan 'an County. After five dynasties, it was promoted to Tongan County in the 4th year of Tang Dynasty (933), belonging to Quanzhou. Song belongs to Qingyuan Army, Pinghai Army and Quanzhou Army. Yuan belongs to Quanzhou Road. Ming belongs to Quanzhou prefecture. In the twentieth year of Hongwu (1387), "Xiamen City" was built, which means the gate of the national building, and the name of "Xiamen" has since gone down in history. In the seventh year of Qing Shunzhi (1650), Zheng Chenggong was stationed in Xiamen, and in Siming House for 12 years (1650). It was abolished in the 19th year of Kangxi (1680); In the twenty-third year (1884), there was a garrison road under Taiwan, and the road was hidden in Taiwan (in the sixth year of Yongzheng, the Taiwan government changed to a Taiwan road), in the twenty-fifth year (1686), the Quanzhou government set up a defense department separately, and in the fifth year of Yongzheng (1727), Xingquan Road was set up. In the 29th year of Guangxu (1903), Gulangyu Island in Xiamen became a "concession". In the first year of the Republic of China (19 12), Jiaheli (Xiamen) in Tongan County, Jinmen County and Daxie County was located in Siming County. In September, it was promoted to Siming House and abolished.

1933, "People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Revolutionary Government" (referred to as "Fujian People's Government") established Xiamen Special City, which was later revoked. Tongan and Siming counties belong to the fifth administrative supervision area (in Tongan) 1934. 1In April, 935, seven islands including Xiamen and Gulangyu were established, and Heshan Special Zone in Siming County was abolished. It belongs to the fourth administrative supervision area with Tongan County (within Tongan), from May 1938 to June 1945. 1September, 949/October, Tongan County and Xiamen were liberated, Tongan County was the fifth district (1950 changed to Quanzhou District and Jinjiang District), and Xiamen was a provincial city.1June, 950, Xiamen established Kaiyuan, Siming, Gulangyu and Xiamen. Jimei Town 1953 of Tongan County is under the jurisdiction of Xiamen City. 1958, 1 year evacuated from Heshan district and set it as a suburb. In August, Tongan County was included in Xiamen by Jinjiang District. 1966 In August, Kaiyuan and Siming districts were renamed as Dongfeng and Xiangyang districts (10/979 in October). 1February, 970, Tongan county belongs to Jinjiang District, and1June, 973 belongs to Xiamen City. Xinglin District was established in September 1978. 1987 Huli District was added, and the suburb was renamed as jimei district. 1997 Tongan county zoning. At this point, Xiamen has jurisdiction over Gulangyu, Siming, Kaiyuan, Xinglin, Huli, Jimei and Tongan.

In May 2003, with the approval of the State Council, it was agreed to adjust some administrative divisions of Xiamen. The main contents of the adjustment include: 1. Siming District, Gulangyu Island and Kaiyuan District were merged into Siming District, and the original three administrative areas were under the jurisdiction of Siming District. Two, Xinglin District Xinglin Sub-district Office and Xinglin Town under the jurisdiction of jimei district. Xinglin District was renamed Haicang District. 3. Establish Xiang 'an District, and put Xindian, Xinxu, Maxiang, Neicuo and Dadeng towns under the jurisdiction of Tong 'an District under the jurisdiction of Xiang 'an District. After the adjustment of administrative divisions, Xiamen has jurisdiction over six districts: Siming, Huli, Jimei, Haicang, Tongan and Xiang 'an.

Tourist attractions:

Gulangyu Scenic Area-Gulangyu Island is one of the most attractive scenic spots in Xiamen, a national key scenic spot, an outstanding representative of Xiamen scenic spots, the first of the "Top Ten" scenic spots in Fujian, and one of the 35 ace scenic spots in China. Gulangyu has unlimited scenery. The main scenic spots are Sunlight Rock, Xinzhuang Garden, Hao Yue Garden, Underwater World, Zheng Chenggong Memorial Hall, Yuyuan Garden, Qinyuan Garden, Global Architecture, Gulangyu Concert Hall, Xiamen Museum, Gulangyu Cave and Houhai Bath.

Among the natural rock landscapes in Shiwan Botanical Garden, there are famous Wan Wan Chaotian, Zhongyan Yuxi, Taiping Shixiao, Tianjie Xiao Zhong and Huxi jathyapple. Cultural landscapes, such as Wanshilian Temple, Taiping Ancient Temple, Zhongyan Tianzhu Temple, Tianjie Temple, Liquan Cave, Tingquan Pavilion, New Forest of Steles, Dugao Qindong, Zheng Chenggong's killing of Zheng Lianchu, and Zheng Chenggong's reading place. From 65438 to 0988, Gulangyu-Shiwan Mountain was rated as a national scenic spot, featuring rocks, forests and lakes. It is a scenic spot with Xiamen's historical and cultural characteristics, which is closely integrated with man-made and nature.

Nanputuo Tourist Area-Located in the south and east of Xiamen Island, the main attractions are Nanputuo Temple, Wulaofeng, the former site of Zheng Chenggong's martial arts field, the Anthropology Museum of Xiamen University, Lu Xun Memorial Hall, Hu Lishan Fort, Rongguang Treasure Museum, Taiwan Province Folk Village, Overseas Chinese Museum, Hu Lishan Bath, Zeng Cuo An Village Bath, Huangcuo Bath, Convention and Exhibition Center, etc. This area is a tourist area characterized by humanistic tourism resources.

Jimei scenic spot is beautiful and charming. On the banks of the Jiang Xun River, Minnan architecture with national style is hidden among green trees and flowers, and pavilions and waterside pavilions stand beside the crystal clear Dragon Boat Pool. Chen Jiageng Mausoleum is a must-see for Chinese and foreign tourists, and the relief of the Austrian Garden is breathtaking. ..

Tongan Scenic Area-Tongan is rich in natural and cultural tourism resources, with 5 1 provincial and county-level cultural relics protection units. The former includes Twelve Longtan in Beishan, Tingxi Hot Spring, Sandao Scenic Area, Chumiyan, Dolomite, Ziyun Cave and Amphioxus in Crocodile Island. The latter includes Brahma Temple, Su Song Historical Relics Exhibition Hall, Su Song's former residence, Meishan Temple, Mianshan Rock Temple, Confucius Temple, Tingxi Kiln Site, Brahma Pagoda, Fengshan Stone Pagoda, Kaige Golf Course, Shuangxi Park and Film and Television Entertainment City.

Haicang Scenic Area-Xinglin Haicang is rich in tourism resources, mainly including Xinglin Holiday Resort, Baozhuyu Leisure Resort, Aoguan Leisure Resort, Tianzhu Mountain Forest Park, which focuses on forest sightseeing and hunting, and Green Pepper Ciji Palace Cultural Tourism Zone, which focuses on commemorating Wu Zhenren. In addition, Haicang has many important cultural relics since the Tang and Song Dynasties, such as Li Antang Villa and Kuixing Building.

Xiamen, another scenic spot, while carrying out large-scale urban and rural construction, has also maintained the style of a port scenic tourist city. Not only the traditional tourist attractions and places of interest are constantly being renovated and expanded, but also new attractions are emerging one after another. Tzu Chi Palace, Jinbang Park, Huli Park, Nanhu Park, People's Hall, Fountain Music Square ... and countless other scenic spots are not among the traditional scenic spots. Visitors can visit these landscapes with their heart.

Xiamen specialty:

Xiamen is rich in peanuts and fruits; There are many fish, shrimps, crabs, squid and amphioxus along the coast. It is one of the hometown of amphioxus in China.

Xiamen is rich in sugarcane, which is an important raw material for light industry and sugar industry. Tongan is known as the "hometown of sugarcane", with an annual output of more than 60,000 tons of sugarcane. As for pearl embroidery, lacquer line carving, clay sculpture, colored ties, sculpture and other handicrafts. They are colorful, sell well at home and abroad and are deeply loved by people.

The main specialties are all kinds of subtropical melons and fruits, fish skin peanuts, peanut crisp, bodhi pills, olives, pies, medicinal liquor, amphioxus, mushroom meat sauce, dried seafood and so on.

Fish skin peanuts: made of super flour, sugar and other high-quality ingredients, rolled and baked in the skin, inner bag and other flowers. Strict selection of materials, exquisite craftsmanship, is a first-class dish with a fragrant, crisp, salty and sweet flavor.

Flower crisp: The main raw materials are peanuts and sugar. When eating, gently put it in your mouth, it melts in your mouth, sweet but not greasy, and the fragrance remains on your teeth and cheeks.

Bodhi Pill: made of olive, Amomum villosum, cardamom, cinnamon, agarwood and sugar water. It tastes sweet and delicious, and has the effects of appetizing, stopping vomiting and eliminating abdominal pain.

Golden Green Fruit: It is made of olives, licorice and sugar water. Moderate sweet and sour, salty and delicious, fragrant. Has the effects of promoting digestion, resolving food stagnation, relieving bloating, relieving hangover, stopping dizziness and vomiting, refreshing and invigorating spleen.

Stuffing cake: made of high-quality flour, lard and first-class mung beans. Its production focuses on the heat, so that the whole cake is cooked inside and red outside, the crust tastes fragrant, crisp and moist, and the fresh stuffing is cool and sweet. Gulangpai and Nanputuo Supai are the best in the market.

Medicinal liquor: it is the fusion of medicinal materials and wine, which has both the curative effect of medicine and the function of wine. There are Wanquantang, Chunshengtang, Songjuntang, Guben medicinal liquor, Weiyuan medicinal liquor, laurel tonic liquor, Wuji Baifeng liquor and other varieties.

Amphioxus: a rare specialty of Xiamen, commonly known as crocodile insect, also known as slug fish, mainly produced in Liuwu Store, Tongan, Xiamen. Amphioxus is small, up to five or six centimeters long, with as many as four or five thousand fish per catty. The whole body is translucent and the head and tail are pointed. It is a high-grade fish product. Its meat is fresh and tender, and its taste is pure and sweet. Made into dry products, the shelf life is one or two years, which is an ideal tourist shopping product.

Frozen bamboo shoots in Xiamen: bamboo shoots are coelenterates that grow on the sand by the sea! The dusty face is like a bug. Bamboo shoots were caught out of the sand. They were stocked for a day, spit out the sundries, and then cooked in a pot. Because this thing is as high in collagen as pigskin and sticky. Naturally cooling after taking out and solidifying into a bowl of bamboo shoots. Buckle it on a plate and turn it into four pieces with a knife. It's best to drink it with mustard, and you can chew it with your mouth empty. Frozen bamboo shoots may not be fragrant, but their refreshing taste is absolutely first-class.

Stir-fried oysters in Xiamen: stir the eggs, add a lot of fresh oysters, fry them in oil, spread them into a plate of cakes and serve them, then dip them in the sweet and spicy sauce special in Xiamen. The delicious taste of oysters, the richness of eggs, and most importantly, Chili sauce is a perfect combination. The Chili sauce in Xiamen is a little different from other places. First of all, its color is brilliant red, unlike most of its homes which are dark red. Secondly, it tastes sweet and spicy, and sweetness seems to prevail. Hot sauce is poured into the dish, chopsticks reach to the mouth, and saliva has touched the edge of the table.

Xiamen Pie: This pie is not a pie, and there is no leek and egg stuffing, pork and cabbage stuffing. There are two kinds of Xiamen school. Cookies are baked with mung bean paste, lard and sugar. Salted cakes are made of diced meat, lard and sugar. It is no exaggeration to describe Xiamen school with its crispy skin and filling beauty. In Nanputuo Temple, there is a kind of plain oil cake filled with mung bean sugar and auricularia auricula.

Xiamen bead embroidery is a decorative handicraft with a unique artistic style. It has a history of 100 years and is famous for its novelty, grandeur and brilliance. There are more than 100 varieties of beaded products in Xiamen, such as beaded slippers, beaded wall charts and beaded bags.

Lacquer line carving is a unique folk handicraft in Xiamen with a long history. All kinds of resplendent figures and animal images are made of fine lacquer thread through special production methods, especially combined with traditional folk themes, such as dragons and phoenixes, unicorns, clouds and water, and lotus flowers wrapped in branches.