Which province and city is Xiangtan?

Xiangtan itself is a prefecture-level city and belongs to Hunan Province.

Xiangtan, referred to as Tan for short, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Hunan Province. Because it is rich in Xianglian, it is also called Liancheng and Tancheng. It has jurisdiction over five counties (cities) including Xiangtan County, Shaoshan City, Xiangxiang City, yuhu district City and Yuetang District. Xiangtan has a total area of 5006 square kilometers, including urban area 168.25438+0 square kilometers and built-up area of 79.2 square kilometers. According to the data of the seventh census, the permanent population of Xiangtan is 2726 1, 8 1.

Xiangtan was founded in the Southern Dynasties with a history of 1500 years. It is the important birthplace of Huxiang culture and the cradle of China red culture, and has the reputation of "Little Nanjing" and "Golden Xiangtan". "There are many heroes in one county in the world and many beauties in Hunan", a great man and master in Xiangtan, can Ruo Chen Xing, a famous official in Shu and Han Dynasties, Zeng Guofan, an important official in the late Qing Dynasty, and Qi Baishi, a cultural celebrity.

Xiangtan specialty

Xianglian. Xiangtan has the reputation of "the hometown of Xianglian in China" and is a tribute of the royal family in past dynasties. "Village Sanlian" is famous at home and abroad, and it is a treasure in lotus. Xiangtan Xianglian's output accounts for 63.4% of the whole country, and its quality is excellent. More than 4,000 people in Xiangtan County are engaged in the cultivation, processing and trafficking of lotus seeds.

Dragon sauce. Dragon brand soy sauce is a traditional product with a long history and well-known at home and abroad in Xiangtan. Since Panama International Expo 19 15, both Longpai Soy Sauce and Kweichow Moutai have won gold medals, enjoying a worldwide reputation.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Xiangtan City.