What is the history and culture of Sanya, Hainan?

"Sanya" is named "Sanya" because the Sanya River (the ancient name is Linchuan River) is where the east and west rivers of Sanya meet, forming the shape of "Y". Sanya City was called Yazhou in ancient times. Although it is located at the southernmost tip of the motherland, it is moistened and deeply influenced by the culture of the Central Plains and has a splendid culture. This is the ancient and modern political, economic and cultural center of Yazhou, with many existing cultural relics and historic sites.

As early as the time of Qin Shihuang, three southern counties were established, and Yazhou was one of them, Xiang County. In the Han Dynasty, Zhuya County was established in what is now Yacheng Town, Sanya City. In the Sui Dynasty, Linzhen County was established, and in the Tang Dynasty it was changed to Zhenzhou. The Song Dynasty became the southernmost prefecture-level state and county in my country. Prime Minister Han Yuan and the famous monk Jianzhen of the Tang Dynasty, famous Prime Minister Zhao Ding and Minister Hu Quan of the Song Dynasty, and textile expert Huang Daopo visited Yazhou successively and made important contributions to the economic and cultural exchanges and development of the region.

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On September 26, 1987, the State Council approved the upgrade of Sanya City to a prefecture-level city. On December 30, Sanya prefecture-level city was officially established and officially opened for business.

In May 1988, Hedong and Hexi management areas were established. ?,

On February 11, 2014, the State Council approved the withdrawal of six towns in Sanya City and the establishment of four new districts, namely Jiyang District, Tianya District, Haitang District and Yazhou District.

On January 2, 2015, the four newly established districts of Tianya District, Haitang District, Jiyang District and Yazhou District in Sanya City were officially established. Starting from June 1, Sanya City can exercise local legislative power and formulate local regulations.

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