Investigation report: The origin of the name Shunde

The area of ??Shunde belonged to Baiyue before the Qin Dynasty. From the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Panyu County, Nanhai County. From the Sui Dynasty, it belonged to Nanhai County. During the Southern Han Dynasty, it belonged to Xianning County, which was separated from Nanhai County. It was re-merged into Nanhai County, and the Song system was still followed from the Yuan Dynasty to the early Ming Dynasty. After the Huang Xiaoyang uprising in the Zhengtong period of Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, in order to strengthen the management of the source of the uprising, the imperial court transferred Dongchong, Maning and Xiling in Nanhai County on April 27, the third year of Jingtai (May 16, 1452). , Ding'an 4du 37bao and Baitengbao in Xinhui County were demarcated to establish a new county, named "Shunde", which means "Shuntian Mingde". In March 1992, with the approval of the State Council, Shunde was removed from the county and established as a city.

Daliang Town

Daliang Town was historically the seat of Shunde County. After the county was removed from the county and established as a city in 1992, it became the seat of the Municipal People's Government. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it belonged to the county seat and the three forts of Daliang, Gulou and Xiaowan. During the Republic of China, the county seat was called Daliang Town, and the suburban countryside was the first district. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the county seat was still called Daliang Town, and from 1958 to 1959 it was named Fengcheng People's Commune; the suburban and rural areas were successively called First District, Fuyou District, Daliang People's Commune, Daliang District, and Jinhu Town. In 1988, In August, the organizational structure of Jinhu Town was revoked, and it was collectively known as Daliang Town together with the county seat.

There are two versions of how Daliang got his name. According to folk legend, Daliang's real name was Taigen, which originated from the ancient "Taige Strait" in the area. After the county was established, the imperial court officials mistakenly added a dot of the character "Tai" to the top of the character "Gen" to form "Daliang". The academic community believes that there is no record of "Taigen" and "Taigen Strait" in the historical materials before Shunde was established as a county, and "Daliang" should be a legacy of the ancient South Vietnamese ethnic phonetic, meaning "yellow earth".

Daliang Town is also known as "Fengcheng", which originates from Fengshan Mountain, which lies on the west side of the ancient city wall. Fengshan Mountain was named because the shape of the mountain resembles a phoenix with its neck ringing.

Historically, suburban and rural areas were semi-grain and semi-economic crop areas, mainly producing rice, sugar cane, bananas, vegetables, and pond fish. After the reform and opening up, it became a key industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta, with more than 20 industries including plastic products, household appliances, machinery, electromechanical, and electronics. The "three high" agriculture focuses on the development of pond fish, pigs and poultry breeding.

Guizhou Town

According to legend, the name Guizhou originated from the osmanthus trees growing on Funing Hill when the village was founded. It was called "Guihuazhou" and was later shortened to "Guizhou". . During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the town belonged to the Magang Village of Guizhou Fort and Rongqi Fort. Xiaohuangpu, Gaoli and Dongsheng Villages belonged to Xiangshan County; during the Republic of China, they belonged to the 10th District with Rongqi; after the founding of the People's Republic of China Until March 1956, it was still called the Tenth District. From 1956, it was called Guizhou District, Guizhou Township, and Guizhou People's Commune. In November 1983, the district's organizational structure was restored. In February 1987, the district was removed and a town was established. In February 2000, Yue and Rongqi Town merged to form Ronggui Town.

Historically, Guizhou Town was a semi-economic and semi-grain crop area. The main agricultural and sideline products were pond fish, rice, sugar cane, bananas, livestock and vegetables. After the reform and opening up, it became a key industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. Its main industries include household appliances, lighters, gas appliances, lighting, plastic products, wires and cables, etc. The “Three Highs” agriculture focuses on the development of high-quality pond fish, poultry and livestock breeding, and the cultivation of vegetables, flowers and fruits.

Rongqi Town

In ancient times, Rongqi Town was originally a small fishing village on the side of a tributary of the Xijiang River. It was named after the two small hills of Nei Nei Shan and Qi Shan. It was called Rongqi Fort during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and developed into a commercial port in the late Qing Dynasty. During the Republic of China, it belonged to the 10th District together with Guizhou Town. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was a district-level town. In 1958, it merged with Guizhou to form Ronggui Commune. In 1959, it was separated into Rongqi Commune. In May 1961, the town's organizational system was restored. In February 2000, it merged with Guizhou Town to form Ronggui Town.

Historically, the town had a considerable industrial and commercial foundation, and the silk reeling industry was relatively developed. After the reform and opening up, it became a key industrial satellite town and foreign trade port in the Pearl River Delta. The main industrial industries include household appliances, knitting dyeing and finishing, clothing, hardware machinery, feed, etc.

Lunjiao Town

Lunjiao Town was known as "Haixinsha" in ancient times. It was renamed "Lunjiao" in the early Ming Dynasty. It is said that the squire Zheng Xunzhai was good at managing the countryside, and the imperial court awarded him a plaque with "Lun Chang Jiao Hua" And got its name. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the town belonged to Lunjiao, Licun, and Yang'ebao areas. During the Republic of China, it was divided into the second district. It was still called the second district until the founding of the People's Republic of China in March 1956. It has been successively divided since April 1956. Chenglun District, Lunjiao Township, and Lunjiao People's Commune were restored to district organization in November 1983, and were removed from the district and established as towns in February 1987.

Historically, the town was a semi-grain and semi-economic crop production area, mainly producing rice, pond fish, sugar cane, and bananas. The silk and silk yarn production industry also enjoyed a high reputation. After the reform and opening up, it became an industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. Key industries include woodworking machinery, dyeing and finishing, electronics, glass, and daily industrial products. The "Three Highs" agriculture focuses on the development of high-quality pond fish, poultry and livestock breeding, and the cultivation of flowers and vegetables.

Chencun Town

Chencun Town got its name. According to legend, a Taiwei named Chen was born here during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Later generations built a temple to commemorate the place, and the place was named "Chencun". During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the town belonged to Longjin, Ganxi, Dengzhou and Longtoubao areas. During the Republic of China, it belonged to the third and fourth districts. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was still divided into three and four districts until March 1956. From April 1956, it was divided into Chencun District (Township) and Xianyong District (Township). Chencun was established in October of the same year. People's Commune, the district organization was restored in November 1983, and the district was withdrawn to establish a town in February 1987.

Historically, the town has developed commerce and is known as the four major towns in Guangdong together with Guangzhou, Foshan and Shilong; its flower and fruit planting industry is well-known far and near. After the reform and opening up, it became an industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. Its main industries include household appliances, hardware and electrical machinery, high-end building materials, plastic chemicals, etc. The "Three Highs" agriculture focuses on the development of flowers and vegetables, high-quality pond fish, and livestock breeding.

Leliu Town

The name Leliu comes from the flow direction of the Beijiang tributary north of the town government residence. The Beijiang tributary originally flows eastward and branches into a secondary tributary here. , reverses the direction and connects to Ganzhu River, a tributary of the Xijiang River. In ancient times, it was commonly known as "E (reverse) stream". Because the connotation was considered unlucky, it was renamed "Leliu" using the homophonic pronunciation, and was written as "Lelou". After the Republic of China, it was unified as "Leliu" ". During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the town belonged to Lelou, Huanglian, Jiangcun, Shiyong and Chonghebao areas. During the Republic of China, it was divided into the sixth district. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was still called the Sixth District until March 1956. In April 1956, it was renamed Leliu District. From February 1958, it was divided into Leliu Town and Fufu and Dawan Townships. In the same year Leliu People's Commune was established in October; the district organization was restored in November 1983, and the district was withdrawn to build a town in February 1987.

Historically, the town was an economic crop area, rich in sericulture and pond fish. After the reform and opening up, it became an industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. Its main industries include transportation machinery, plastic products, hardware, plastics, and Chinese patent medicines. . The "Three Highs" agriculture focuses on the development of high-quality pond fish and poultry and livestock breeding.

Xingtan Town

According to legend, Xingtan Town Government Residency was founded by two people named Xia and Tan in ancient times. Later generations took the homophonic name of "Xingtan" where Confucius lectured, and it was billed as a cultural and educational ceremony. The land of joy. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the town belonged to Longzhu, Maqi, Gufen, Maning, Changjiao, Beishui and Fengjianbao areas. During the Republic of China, it was divided into the eighth district. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was still called the Eighth District until March 1956. In April 1956, it was renamed Qixing District. In February 1958, it was divided into two townships, Xingtan and Longtan. In October of the same year, Xingtan People's District was established Commune; the district organization was restored in November 1983, and the district was withdrawn to establish a town in February 1987.

Historically, the town was an economic crop area, rich in sericulture, bananas, bananas and pond fish. After the reform and opening up, it became an industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. Its main industries include household appliances, textile printing and dyeing, plastics, food, etc. The "Three Highs" agriculture focuses on the development of high-quality pond fish, livestock breeding, and fruit and vegetable cultivation.

Beijiao Town

There were more than 100 rivers in Beijiao Town in ancient times, and the area was collectively called "Baijiao". Later, the homophonic pronunciation was adopted and the name was changed to "Beijiao". During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was part of Guilin, Dunian Fort and Longtou and Xinliang Forts. During the Republic of China, it was divided into the third and fifth districts. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was still divided into the third and fifth districts until March 1956. Wuliang District has been divided into Chencun District and Lecong District since April 1956. It was incorporated into Chencun Township in February 1958. Chencun People's Commune was established in October of the same year. It has been independent from Chencun Commune since May 1961. The organizational system of the district was restored in November 1983, and the district was withdrawn to establish a town in February 1987.

Historically, the town was a semi-grain and semi-cash crop producing area. After the reform and opening up, it developed into a key industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. In addition to household appliances, its main industries include gas appliances, livestock feed, etc. The "Three Highs" agriculture focuses on the development of high-quality aquatic products, livestock breeding, and fruit and flower cultivation.

Lecong Town

Lecong got its name from the Qing Dynasty common name "Liu Songwei" where the town government was stationed. It was named because there were six pine trees in the polder. In the early years of the Republic of China, it was officially named "Lecongwei" with a homophonic pronunciation.

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the town was part of Ge'an, Pingbu, Luzhou Fort and Xinliang Fort. During the Republic of China, it was divided into the fifth district. Until the founding of the People's Republic of China in March 1956, it was still called the Fifth District. In April 1956, it was renamed Lecong District. In February 1958, it was divided into Shajiao Township and Laocun Township. In October of the same year, Shajiao People's Commune was established. In November, the people's commune was abolished and renamed Lecong District. In February 1987, the district was removed and a town was established.

Historically, the town was an economic crop area, rich in pond fish, sugar cane, and sericulture. After the reform and opening up, it became an industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. Its main industries include furniture, gas appliances, household appliances, building materials, etc. The furniture and steel professional markets are well-known far and wide. The "Three Highs" agriculture focuses on the development of high-quality pond fish and poultry and livestock breeding.

Longjiang Town

Longjiang Town is named after the twists and turns of the river, which looks like a dragon. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the town belonged to Longjiang, Longshan and Ganzhu Forts. During the Republic of China, it was divided into the Seventh District. It was still called the Seventh District until the founding of the People's Republic of China in March 1956. In April 1956, it was renamed Longjiang District. , was renamed Longshan Township in February 1958. Longshan People's Commune was established in October of the same year ("Longshan" was changed to "Longjiang" from May 1961). The district organization was restored in November 1983, and the district was withdrawn to establish a town in February 1987. .

Historically, the town was a cash crop area, rich in sericulture and pond fish. After the reform and opening up, it became an industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. Its main industries include furniture, beer, home appliances, textiles, and chemicals. The wholesale market has a large scale. The "three high" agriculture focuses on the development of high-quality pond fish and livestock breeding.

Jun'an Town

The name Jun'an originated from Sanhua in the Qing Dynasty. Wealthy households from two villages, Cangmen and Cangmen, jointly built Wei City and named it "Jun'an", which means people living together in peace and contentment. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the town belonged to Jiangwei, Yunbu, Dingxin and Fu'an forts. During the Republic of China, it was classified as the first. Ninth District. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was still called the Ninth District in March 1956. It was renamed Jun'an District in April 1956. In February 1958, it was divided into two large townships, Jun'an and Nansha, which were established in October of the same year. Jun'an People's Commune; the district organization was restored in November 1983, and the district was removed and established as a town in February 1987.

Historically, the town was an economic crop area, rich in sericulture, pond fish, sugar cane and cabbage. After the reform and opening up, it became an industrial satellite town in the Pearl River Delta. The main industries include magnetic materials, plastic products, clothing, shoemaking, chemicals, mechanical and electrical products, food, etc. The "three high" agriculture focuses on the development of high-quality pond fish, livestock breeding, and vegetables. , fruit planting. In recent years, the tourism industry with water town customs as an important project has emerged.

Desheng District

Desheng District was originally part of Daliang Town, including Nanjiang, Sugang, and Fengsha. , Wusha Village was established in June 1993 for the purpose of building a new urban center. It was named because it is located on the north bank of the Desheng River section of the Ronggui Waterway. Historically, this area was a food crop area; after the reform and opening up, it was located along 105. The national highway section has become the main distribution area for municipal industries, including gas appliances, refrigeration equipment, power generation, nylon, printing ink and other large-scale enterprises, as well as the country's first county-level four-star hotel Xianquan Hotel and Shunde New Port